APHRC seeks to recruit a Program Coordinator to support the DSWB project under the Data Science Program. S/he will plan, direct, and coordinate project activities across the different African countries.
Responsibilities
Responsible for identifying realistic and timely project goals, support defining of the project scope.
Develop the implementation plan and road map for the DSWB from project inception to completion.
Under the direction of the PI, build and manage relationships with the investigators in the three pathfinders and global collaborating institutions.
Work closely with collaborators to ensure support provided to the pathfinders in a quality, timely and conducted in an efficient and respectful manner.
Coordinate the planned capacity building activities between pathfinders and collaborators.
Ensure internal and external project reports on the status, progress and outcomes are submitted to the funder on time.
Review project progress and training reports for quality assurance.
Oversee project meetings, outreach efforts to continental bodies and various partners.
Contribute to development of the project workplan and planning of key meetings.
Manage and oversee staff working on the project to ensure project objectives are achieved and timely delivery of project deliverables.
Support project visibility and branding.
Participate in problem solving activities including resolving issues, conflicts, and derailments that may occur during project implementation.
Ensure that the project deliverables meet quality standards and funders expectations.
Identify potential risk and develop mitigation strategies for minimize project disruptions and delays among the pathfinders.
Manage and oversee project resources to ensure resources are spent according to agreed allocations.
Qualifications and Desirable Experience
A master’s degree in project management, health systems, or related field.
At least 12 years’ experience in managing local and international projects.
Experience in managing large scale (multi-year, multi-team, multi-country) projects in a managerial role.
Good understanding of international collaborations and global partnerships.
Good communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders, investigators from the pathfinders and leads of various collaborating partners.
Experience working in a research or academic institution conducting research.
Experience engaging policy makers, researchers and key stakeholders at national, regional, continental or global levels.
Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.
Experience in corporate branding and marketing using digital tools.
Experience in working in data science -driven project.
Experience in grant writing.
Bilingual language (English and French) skills will be an added advantage.
Apply via :
aphrc.org
