Project Coordination Officers at African Population And Health Research Center (APHRC)

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with researchers across the consortium to ensure that targeted work is delivered as expected.
• Partner with Communications and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) teams to distill complex research into clear insights for enhancing the visibility and branding of project work.
• Coordinate with relevant work package teams and Information Technology (IT) teams to support data-related initiatives including data systems, digital platforms, repositories, dashboards, and knowledge hubs.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary research efforts that link data, policy translation, and communication.
• Manage work plans, timelines, and deliverables across thematic areas: Climate Change & Food Security, Human Capital Development, and Economic Transformation & Governance.
• Support the operationalization of the CACEPS platform by collaborating with internal and external partners within the consortium.
• Ensure alignment between research outputs, policy engagement, visibility, and the strategic use of the platform to inform policies and decisions.
• Ensure that the targets set by consortium partners in the Partners Performance Agreements (PPAs) are monitored, followed up on, and achieved in a timely manner.
• Coordinate internal APHRC project meetings and engagements, as well as consortium-wide meetings and convenings, to ensure partners receive the necessary support for the efficient and effective delivery of their work packages.
• Serve as the primary contact for consortium partners throughout project implementation.
• Collaborate closely with the Policy Engagement and Communications (PEC) team to translate technical research into policy briefs and other relevant communications products.
• Work with the Consortium Coordinator, work package leads, and partner institution coordinators to facilitate engagement with AUDA-NEPAD, the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), national governments, regional bodies (EAC, ECOWAS, SADC, and IGAD), and development partners.
• Collaborate with the PEC team to identify policy opportunities and align the platform to influence decision-making cycles.
• Work with the PEC team, work package leads, and consortium partners to coordinate the production and dissemination of CACEPS knowledge products.
• Coordinate with the PEC team to enhance visibility through events, media, and stakeholder engagement related to the consortium’s outputs and activities.
• Support capacity-building initiatives in collaboration with other think tanks within the ATTP consortia.
• Coordinate with the MEL team to contribute to adaptive project design, track project outputs outcomes, and the overall impact of the project, and document lessons learnt.
• Work closely with the Program Officer to coordinate logistics for high-level convenings and workshops.
• Monitor program budgets and expenditures, maintain documentation and reporting systems.
• Ensure that project coordination processes adhere to APHRC institutional policies and donor requirements, including standards for ethics, safeguarding, inclusion, and accountability.
• Support the Consortia Coordinator in ensuring timely follow-up on contractual, administrative, and compliance obligations throughout the program.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• PhD or Master’s degree in Economics (e.g., Development Economics, Agricultural Economics, International Trade and Trade Policy), Public Policy, International Development, Data Science and Analytics, Development Studies, Political Science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant post-doctoral experience, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant post-Master’s experience.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor engagement.
• Experience collaborating with African policy institutions, continental bodies (such as AUC, AUDA-NEPAD, and ACBF), governments, the private sector, and civil society organizations.
• Proven experience coordinating multi-country or multi-partner programs for a World Bank-funded project.
• Up to date with current discussions on topics affecting Africa’s research, development, and science, and their linkages to policy.
• Experience with African data initiatives or knowledge platforms.
• Familiarity with open data, data governance, and digital ecosystems in Africa.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French, Swahili, Arabic, or Portuguese is a plus.
• Excellent research, policy, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in policy engagement and diplomacy, tactful with strong negotiation