African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is a regional non-profit research and policy Institute established in 2010 to help bridge the gaps between research, policy and practice in development efforts in Africa. The Institute’s priority thematic areas are 1) Population Dynamics and the Demographic Dividend, 2) Health and Well-being, 3) Environment and Climate Change, 4) Governance and Accountability, 5) Transformative Education and Skills Development, and 6) Gender Equality. For more information about the Institute, visit our website www.afidep.org
AFIDEP seeks to recruit a Communications and Policy Engagement Manager to be based in the Malawi Office. The Communications and Policy Engagement Manager will lead the work of AFIDEP’s communications and policy engagement department, overseeing the design and implementation of an innovative communication and policy-influencing strategy that will raise AFIDEP’s profile as a regional development policy institute and enhance the role of research evidence in development processes in Africa.
The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Communications, Media or International Relations. He/she must have at least 10 years’ experience in science and development communications in the development sector or a related field, including at least three years at an international level. The candidate should also possess excellent communication skills in English.
To apply: Please visit our website www.afidep.org) for a detailed advert to see the full description of this position before applying. Please send a cover letter and detailed CV with three relevant referees to: recruitment@afidep.org including the position title “Communications and Policy Engagement Manager” not later than 30th April 2024. Include the job title in the email subject. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.