HelpAge International Regional Program Manager - Research, Evidence and Learning Jobs in Ethiopia

HelpAge International Regional Program Manager - Research, Evidence and Learning Jobs in Ethiopia

Closing date: 16 Oct 2019

Vacancy Announcement

Regional Program Manager – Research, Evidence & Learning

Based in Either Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia or Mozambique (National position)

HelpAge International is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organisations and individuals working to promote the rights and meet the needs of older women and men, nationally and/or internationally.

Our long-term vision is to establish a global movement of network partners to work on issues of older people and population ageing. Only by collaborating together can we achieve a world in which all older people can lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives.

We aim to extend the reach and influence of the HelpAge Global Network to all those in a position to help bring about our vision for older people- including Governments, regional institutions, policy makers, development partners, the private sector, UN organisations and academic institutions.

In the Africa region we will deliver this through a combination of programme, policy advocacy, learning and communications work focused on our core themes of social protection, health and care, abuse & discrimination, and voice, in both stable and humanitarian contexts.

The incumbent will develop and implement a robust evidence, research & learning strategy on focussed themes, develop and coordinate ‘Learning & Research group on Ageing’ in Africa, develop knowledge content to inform programming, advocacy, & fundraising, train and support HelpAge and network members on learning strategies and develop a systematic architecture of data collection and management.

Interested candidates to send their curriculum vitae and cover letter detailing how they meet the criteria for this role to jobs.africa@helpage.org by 16th October 2019.

How to Apply:

For a detailed Job description and information on how to apply, please follow this link: HelpAge International Regional Program Manager - Research, Evidence and Learning Jobs in Ethiopia

HelpAge International is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to be inclusive of age and disability in our teams. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply