The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that carries out policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.

The Center seeks to recruit a Communications Manager.

Duties
  • Oversee and manage all APHRC’s Corporate Communication functions
  • Lead the development, production and circulation of institutional publications
  • Manage the production and circulation of Working Papers and Research Reports including ensuring editorial quality control
  • Plan and implement communication activities at international, regional and national levels
  • Work with, and through, national, regional and international networks to promote the utilization of research evidence in policy formulation and action
  • Facilitate the dissemination of APHRC’s work through media networks and associations
  • Identify and lead the implementation of activities that promote awareness of APHRC’s work among various publics
  • Provide advice on website content and design
  • Identify and make available e-resources relevant to APHRC’s research work
  • Identify and pursue fundraising opportunities for Communication activities and participate in development of proposals
  • Supervise Communication Assistants and Officers
Skills and Qualifications
  • MA or MSc in mass communications, information sciences (publishing major), and related fields
  • At least five years hands-on experience in undertaking similar work, preferably at an international or research organization
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to translate complex scientific facts into simple messages for general audiences.
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office products and Desk-Top Publishing software
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply enclosing a detailed CV, quoting current and expected salary and providing contact details of three referees to the address below by November 2, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate the position you are applying for on the envelope or on the subject line for those applying by email (jobs@aphrc.org).

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787-00100 GPO, Nairobi
www.aphrc.org

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