Job Vacancy – Programme Manager: Research & Policy – Ref: PASGR/PM/RP/2023

PASGR seeks to recruit a Research Manager to lead our research initiatives and provide programmatic and technical direction to the Research and Policy Unit. Reporting to the Executive Director, the overall role of the jobholder is to manage the Research Programme (RP), offer leadership in Research projects, influence policy, fundraising and engaging the Research stakeholders, while coordinating monitoring and evaluation. The post holder is expected to have a high level of credibility and record of accomplishment in published social science research.

He/she must be able to interact comfortably and confidently with peers and associates in the African and international research and academic communities. He/she must also have a record of engagement with policy actors and institutions such as think tanks, research institutes, government, and intergovernmental bodies, regional or international organisations, civil society and/or media in Africa.

For more information and details, please download the Job Description.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit: (a) a cover letter; (b) detailed CV with names and email addresses of 3 referees; and (c) a suitability statement against listed qualifications, competencies, and experience. Applications should be sent to recruitment@pasgr.org with subject of the email as the job title and Job Ref: PM/RP/2023. Only Kenyan nationals and residents are eligible to apply, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications must be submitted by October 19, 2023, at 1700hrs.