Tobacco Control Data Initiative- Programme Manager

The Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) invites highly motivated and experienced candidates interested in working in Sub-Saharan Africa to contribute to the design, implementation, and facilitation of the Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI) platform.

CSEA is a leading think tank in Africa on Tobacco Control Research and has continued to advocate for the use of evidence-informed policy around tobacco control in Africa. These impact-driven strategies and activities have over the years helped to stimulate rigorous debates on the effects of tobacco on the economy and health sectors.

CSEA is implementing Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI 2.0) across seven African countries. The TCDI aims to supply sub-Saharan African governments, civil society, and academia with improved access to country-specific data that will inform better tobacco control policy design and implementation.

As the Programme Manager, you will support the management of TCDI 2.0 across seven African countries and help in building partnerships to facilitate uptake and capacity development among CSOs and policymakers in Africa. You will also support government engagement and collaborations with diverse stakeholders. 

Required skills and experience

CSEA seeks candidates with the following: 

-Master’s in social sciences, with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience conducting cross-country research or programme management. 

-8+ years’ experience in project management, technology development, and/or data for international development.

-Demonstrated expertise in Global South contexts, along with hands-on experience working in Sub-saharan Africa. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated history of successful collaboration with NGOs, governments, and/or health system actors.

-Operational project management: Demonstrates broad knowledge of project management tools and methodologies; identifies risks and mitigation measures; interprets background analysis and proposed solutions.

-Communication: Provides clear and concise oral and written communication; presents oral information with clarity and appropriate style and adapts language and style to suit the requirements of a particular audience.

-Team working and relations: Works with others to maximize the effectiveness of the team, sharing the knowledge and workload. Develops strong working relationships with colleagues and contributes to the creation of a positive team environment. Ability to work and cooperate with others from diverse backgrounds; demonstrated the mature sense of judgment.

-Excellent organizational, analytical and coordination skills. Ability to work accurately, methodically and to meet deadlines.

-Competence in the use of office software packages, experience in handling web-based management systems.

-History of working with diverse, remote team members in a global environment.

-Experience using data; or supporting people and institutions to make better use of data; or developing effective processes to remove decision-making bottlenecks and promote impact.

-Experience managing team members and providing clear, regular feedback. History and commitment toward leading and creating healthy team dynamics

 

Competencies

-Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management, and reporting.

-Ability to lead formulation and evaluation of development programmes and projects.

-Ability to contribute to CSEA Practice Areas and actively work towards continuing personal learning and development.

-Ability to provide top quality policy advice services on tobacco control and related issues.

-Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

-Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills.

Reporting

The Programme Manager will report directly to the Director of Research at CSEA and will work closely with members of the team at Development Gateway and CSEA. Candidates based in Nigeria will be expected to work from CSEA offices in Abuja, Nigeria. Remote work arrangement will be considered for candidate outside of Nigeria. 

 

How to Apply 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

 

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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