Project Officer And Training Coordinator at African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)

Job Description

AFIDEP is looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Project Officer and Training Coordinator to join our research team in an exciting Building Capacity for Integrated FP/RH and Population, Environment and Development Action (BUILD) Project.

Required qualifications and experience

1. The candidate shall have a Master’s degree in Public Health, Economics, Population Studies, Environmental Science, or other social sciences
2. Minimum of 5 years practical experience working as a Project Officer
3. Proven track record in supporting evidence/knowledge synthesis and translation including the development of relevant policy and advocacy products
4. Demonstrated track-record in supporting development of training materials and conducting population, health and environment-related trainings
5. Proven track record in policy and multi-sectoral engagement with both government and non-governmental actors.
6. Proven track record in conducting research
7. Strong background and minimum of three years experience in conducting both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
8. Experience in Population, Environment, and Development (PED)/ Population, Environment and Health (PHE) and USAID-funded projects is an added advantage.