Job Vacancy: Programme Officer – Research & Policy Uptake (Bilingual)

PASGR seeks to recruit a bilingual Programme Officer to work within the Research and Policy Programme. Reporting to the Programme Head, Research and Policy, the overall role of the job holder is to coordinate the implementation of PASGR Research Programme (RP) portfolios and outputs. The post holder is expected to be highly motivated and experienced research and development professionals with a commitment to contributing to research that addresses Africa’s social and governance challenges.

The job holder will be responsible for effective programme coordination of RP projects, ensuring proper project identification and design, effective delivery, and assisting the Programme Head with all stages of project cycle management. She/he will be instrumental in supporting knowledge generation and ensuring policy uptake. This will require familiarization with PASGR’s approach to research and evidence uptake, policy engagements, systems, and processes, as well as rules and regulations. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Research and Policy and other members of the RP team.

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

How to apply:

This position is open to all African nationals who are bilingual in English and French. Interested applicants are invited to submit the following: (a) a cover letter that includes a suitability statement addressing the listed qualifications, competencies, and experience; (b) a detailed CV, including the names and email addresses of three referees.

Applications should be sent to recruitment@pasgr.org , with the subject line formatted as the Job Reference and job title: PO/RP/2025: Programme Officer – Research and Policy Uptake (Bilingual). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and any attempts to canvass will result in automatic disqualification.

The deadline for applications is Friday, March 14, 2025, at 05:00 p.m. EAT.