AFRICAN POPULATION AND HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER 

 Promoting the well-being of Africans through policy-relevant research on population and health

 

CARTA PROGRAM MANAGER

In its 2007 – 2011 Strategic Plan, APHRC identified the strengthening of doctoral training at African universities as a key area of focus in its research capacity strengthening program. Since then, APHRC has worked with several African universities to develop a number of innovative programs to support doctoral training in Africa including the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA).  CARTA is jointly led by APHRC and the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and it aims to strengthen doctoral training in public and population health in Africa.

 

This innovative initiative brings together nine academic and four research institutions from West, East, Central, and Southern Africa and selected northern partners to foster the development of vibrant and viable research hubs at African universities through the provision of a collaborative doctoral training program in public and population health; faculty and staff training programs; and the strengthening of institutional infrastructure to support rigorous research.  It seeks to produce cohorts of skilled and motivated young scientists who are able to reproduce the training model at their home institutions.

 

APHRC seeks to recruit a Program Manager for the CARTA program. S/he will oversee the day-to-day operations and activities of the program. The Program Manager will supervise the technical and administrative staff, and also oversee the internal monitoring and evaluation system.

Overview of role:

·         Manage day-to-day operations of CARTA;

·         Coordinate the development of learning modules and facilitation of the Joint Advanced Seminars, in conjunction with partnering institutions;

·         In collaboration with CARTA’s Executive Director and Deputy Director, assist with additional fundraising, negotiate grants and sub-awards, and maintain donor relations;

·         Manage networking of CARTA partners and promote collaborations among them;

·         Prepare reports to funders, partners, and the CARTA Management Board;

·         Oversee the internal monitoring and evaluation system - manage the development and implementation of an evaluation plan for CARTA,  establish standards, indicators, and processes to evaluate performance, and put in place a Continuous Quality Improvement plan; and

·         Manage HR functions and budget of the program and maintain efficient use of resources. Oversee staff training and mentorship to ensure the project team has the necessary skills and knowledge to plan, implement, and monitor CARTA activities. Oversee staff of partner organizations who are working on CARTA projects.

Reporting

The Program Manager will report to CARTA’s Executive Director.

Core Competencies:

·         Professional: Extensive knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to program management. Good research and analytical skills relevant to the social and/or health sciences; Experience with management of academic/research programs/institutions  

·         Excellent communication skills  

·         Accountable and dependable

·         Self-driven/motivated and takes initiative

·         Excellent performance management skills: Expert command of planning, programming and budgeting management.

·         Excellent leadership skills

·         Excellent problem solving skills

 

Qualifications  

·         Education: PhD-level training in a relevant social or health science discipline including Population Studies, Public Health, Policy Studies, Sociology, Education Administration or other related fields.

·         Work experience: A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in an academic or research institution.  Experience managing graduate training programs will be an advantage.

·         Languages: Fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of other United Nations languages is an asset.

 

Other skills required: 

·     Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, and internet)  

·     Able to work in a  multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

·     Experience working with donors, university academics, graduate students and top university administrators at various levels, including the Vice Chancellor

·     Good negotiation/organizational/advocacy  skills

·     Track record in fundraising

·     Strong interest in research capacity strengthening

·     Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation

·     Willingness to travel

 

 Remuneration: 

The positional will attract an international salary with benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

Applications should be addressed to:

 

The Human Resources Manager 

African Population and Health Research Center

Shelter Afrique Center, 2nd floor

Longonot Road, Upper Hill

P. O. Box 10787-00100, GPO, Nairobi, Kenya

Email : jobs@aphrc.org 

 

The position will remain open until filled. For more information on APHRC, CARTA and other open research positions, please visit www.aphrc.org