Vacancy: Africa Programme Officer

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in NGO /International development or public health.
• Experience of the health sector
• Experience in communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders in various forums and
• formats

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent relationship management skills, in particular diplomacy, persuasion and communication across cultures
• Written communication skills including ability to write content for website, newsletters, and
• other communications
• Ability to collate and present diverse information from varied sources in an engaging format.
• Positive, solution-oriented collaborative team player
• Ability to remote work in a multicultural, global team environment
• Able to take initiative and work independently to deliver key activities.
• Ability to work to deadline and manage multiple, competing priorities
• Strong interest in international affairs and public health
• A commitment to the values of IAPB
• Eagerness to travel within the region

Personal Characteristics

The successful applicant will engage a broad mix of stakeholders and understand challenges for health policy across Africa. A strong team player who can work with a wide range of individuals and needs little supervision to complete tasks. A diplomatic self-starter with a passion to build collaborations, enhance the work of IAPB members and develop a lasting network in the region. Regular calls and a close working relationship with the IAPB Africa Programme Manager, located in Durban, South Africa, will be required.

Why work with us?

Work for purpose, know that your work contributes to creating a world where no one is needlessly visually impaired, where everyone has access to the best possible standard of eye health; and where those with irreparable vision loss achieve their full potential.

IAPB is an equal opportunity employer with a candidate selection policy that encourages diversity and inclusion.

Apply Now

All applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to the IAPB Africa Programme Manager, Simon Day [email protected]

The last date to apply is 30 June and the role is based out of Nairobi, Kenya.