Communications and Programme Officer Job Vacancy

Communications and Programme Officer

The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is an international

non-profit policy think tank whose mission is to translate and enable

utilisation of evidence in policy-making, primarily in the fields of population

change and sustainable development; and health systems strengthening in

Africa. 

We work to bridge the gap between

research, policy and practice by enabling use of research evidence in

decision-making aimed at addressing various development challenges in

Africa. 

With our Head Office in Nairobi-Kenya

and a branch office in Lilongwe-Malawi, we are seeking a highly qualified and

self-motivated individual to fill the position of Communications and Programme

Officer based in our Malawi office.  

The role will lead AFIDEP’s

communications and policy engagement activities at the Malawi office as well as

support programme activities in Malawi and the Southern Africa region.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and facilitate AFIDEP’s participation
  
  in important national and regional policy dialogue forums.


• Expand AFIDEP’s policy links and influence by
  
  establishing and maintaining relationships with relevant national 
policymakers and
  
  donors in Malawi and sub-regional bodies and networks in Southern Africa.


• Develop and oversee the production of AFIDEP’s
  
  policy-oriented publications, including Policy briefs, Research 
Briefs,
  
  Factsheets, and Development Perspectives.


• Contribute to development and production of
  
  AFIDEP’s institutional publications, including Brochures, 
Newsletters,
  
  Annual Reports.


• Establish and sustain meaningful connections
  
  with relevant media actors and facilitate media coverage of AFIDEP’s
  
  research and programmes in Malawi and Southern Africa.



• Contribute content for AFIDEP’s website and
  
  social media platforms.


• Coordinate research, capacity building and
  
  advocacy programmes in Malawi.


• Lead in planning and organising workshops,
  
  training and other events related to AFIDEP’s programmes in Malawi.

• Masters’ degree either in communications,
  
  international relations, or related field.


• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience,
  
  preferably in a research setting in the areas of 
health,
  
  population, environment or development.


• Excellent writing and communication skills in
  
  English (proficiency in French is desirable).


• Experience in synthesis and translation of
  
  research findings, and in developing high impact policy briefs and web-based
  
  advocacy materials.


• Experience in policy engagement and programme
  
  management.


• Graphics and web design and management skills
  
  would be an added advantage.


• Experience in project management including
  
  report writing, building and managing partnerships, and organisation of
  
  high-level forums.


• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  
  and experience in using relevant analytical 
software would be an added advantage.

This position will be for an initial

period of 2 years, with possibility of extension.

A competitive remuneration package

will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience of the

successful applicant. 

Applicants are required to send

their 

(1) one-page cover letter, 

(2) CV – max 3 pages including three

relevant referees and 

(3) one-page motivation statement

detailing career goals and interests 

not later than March 4, 2016 to:

Finance and Administration Manager,

African Institute for Development

Policy (AFIDEP),

Off Maula prison road- Area 6,

Lilongwe 3.

Email: hr@afidep.org