Job Title: Program Officer I
Job Summary: The Population Council is seeking an experienced
researcher to serve as a Program Officer in a multi - country DFID research
initiative.
The programme aims to produce a
global evidence base on the most effective and cost-effective approaches to
ending female genital mutilation / cutting (FGM/C) to inform policy and
programming.
Candidates must be Kenyan nationals.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the analysis and report writing
for multiple research projects with an initial focus on conducting a
systematic review of literature on FGM/C interventions and studies in
Somali.
- Contribute to study proposal preparation,
review and submission for ethical approval, training and supervising
research assistants and ensuring that research is conducted according to
ethical and quality standards.
- Serve as a focal field person for the
Somali-based projects overseeing all research field activities, including
liaison with UNJP focal persons, as well as other national stakeholders
working in FGM/C.
- Contacting potential partners to introduce and
explain study objectives and protocol, and to arrange interviews, either
in person or by telephone.
- Monitor and supervise fieldwork, travelling to
various sites within a specified geographical area, as appropriate to
ensure field interviews are conducted in accordance with specified
protocol and procedures.
- Review all service statistics for completeness
and accuracy;
- Maintain close communication with the PI to
ensure program goals are being met, and that partner project challenges
are promptly addressed.
- Liaise with the Council’s data management unit
to analyze data and provide feedback to all the groups.
- Together with UNJP develop a dissemination
strategy for the end products to engage policymakers in the research
process and promote the utilization of evidence generated.
- Participate in disseminating and communicating
the programme’s results through presentations, preparation of monthly
progress reports, and technical reports.
- Undertake other programmatic and technical
responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
- Advanced degree in social sciences, public
health, demography, epidemiology, or related field with minimum 5 years
international experience in project management, health research;
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research
training and experience required;
- Broad knowledge and experience of working in
FGM/C, women’s and girls’ empowerment, reproductive health, and in Somalia
context required;
- Creative thinker able to manage complex
activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions and
staff; to identify opportunities and design high-quality research that has
an impact; and to motivate and support a group of national programs to
produce high quality research products;
- Management experience and skill;
- Willingness and ability to travel within
Somalia and the region;
- Demonstrable writing and communication
skills;
- Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks
in parallel under minimum supervision;
- Excellent communication skills, with fluency
in written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of Somali language a plus.
Interested candidates should send
their resume and cover letter to: jobsfgc1-nairobi@popcouncil.org.
Applications must be received by
December 28, 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Population Council is an equal
opportunity employer.