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
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
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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