The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier Africa-based and Africa-led research institution committed to generating evidence, strengthening research capacity, and informing policy action on health and development across sub-Saharan Africa. With its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and a West Africa Regional Office (WARO) in Dakar, Senegal, APHRC is at the forefront of driving change in the African research and development ecosystem.
APHRC co-leads the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA), an Africa-led initiative aimed at strengthening African universities to produce world-class researchers and scholars. CARTA addresses a critical challenge in the African academy: the lack of robust research and training infrastructure to attract, train, and retain the continent’s brightest minds.
To support this mission, APHRC seeks a Program Coordinator to focus on three core aspects of CARTA: maintaining the pipeline of early-career researchers, creating research hubs, and fostering engagement between the CARTA community and society. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to building Africa’s research ecosystem and shaping the next generation of African researchers.
Key Responsibilities
Support for PhD and Postdoctoral Fellows:
- Coordinate fellowship calls, selection processes, and provision of fellowship support.
- Manage training activities for PhD and postdoctoral awardees.
Implementation of Research Hubs:
- Oversee calls, reviews, selection processes, and grant provision for CARTA Research Hubs.
- Collaborate with the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to monitor activities and outcomes related to Early Career Researcher awards, training, and Research Hubs.
- Ensure timely reporting on activities, outputs, and outcomes for CARTA programs.
Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy:
- Develop, update, and implement the CARTA stakeholder engagement and advocacy strategy.
- Work with the CARTA Communications Officer and the Policy Engagement & Communications (PEC) Division to produce impactful content showcasing CARTA’s achievements.
Fundraising and Research:
- Contribute to CARTA’s fundraising efforts, particularly for programs supporting early-career researchers, research hubs, and community engagement.
- Conduct research to evaluate the impact of CARTA training interventions and programs.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Health, Education, Communications, or related fields.
- At least two years of post-PhD experience in capacity strengthening or research projects.
- Proven experience in project impact evaluation and communication.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with higher education in health sciences and related fields.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application letter and a detailed CV through this link by December 15, 2024.
Cover letters should be addressed to:
The People & Culture Business Partner
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P.O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate at a specific stage of the recruitment process.
Special Notice
APHRC is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to applicants with disabilities to support their participation in the recruitment process upon request.
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