The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The institution conducts policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization, and related development issues across the continent. The Project Coordination Officer will be responsible for streamlining project workflows, managing stakeholder relations, and ensuring the timely delivery of project milestones within the research ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Implementation
- Coordinate the execution of project annual workplans and activity schedules to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and consistent information flow across assigned projects.
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholder communications, facilitating structured engagement and follow-up throughout project activities.
Project Monitoring and Tracking
- Track project milestones, deliverables, deadlines, and interdependencies across workstreams.
Event and Meeting Coordination
- Support the organization of meetings, review panels, workshops, convenings, and exchange visits.
- Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action trackers to ensure clear follow-up.
Operational and Administrative Support
- Maintain project operational trackers, calendars, and documentation repositories.
- Support procurement, consultant onboarding, travel arrangements, and event logistics.
- Assist with contract and documentation processes in compliance with APHRC procedures.
Reporting and Compliance
- Support the preparation of progress updates, internal briefs, and reporting inputs.
- Liaise with the Communications Officer to ensure timely dissemination of project outputs.
- Maintain accurate records for audit and compliance purposes.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably within research or health programs.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to simultaneously coordinate technical, policy, and administrative stakeholders.
- Familiarity with donor-funded project environments (Wellcome, Gates, DFID, NIH) and their reporting/compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting workshops, convenings, or peer-review processes is an added advantage.
- Experience supporting multi-country or consortium-based projects, particularly in research or global health programs.
- Exposure to digital health, AI, data science, or innovation programs in LMIC or African contexts.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools (workplan trackers, Gantt charts, budget trackers, and shared document repositories).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the APHRC application portal on aphrc.org. Direct application can be initiated via the following link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1202052
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