Introduction

HEARD is a leading applied research centre with a global reputation for its research, education programmes, technical services, partnerships and networks, devoted to addressing the broad health challenges of Africa. HEARD’s aim is to shape public health policy and practice in order to reduce health inequalities in Africa and to improve the reach, comprehensiveness and quality of health services delivery throughout the region.

Key duties include:

Developing a project management plan
Managing communication between research partners
Donor reporting
Record and standardize all project outputs in accordance with quality standards and donor requirements
Ensure compliance to the financial/budget specifications of the contract/donor
Provide intellectual input into activities.

Qualifications:

A relevant Master’s degree
A proven track record in managing research health related research
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge in Microsoft Office suite.

Candidates who meet the above requirements can click here to apply for the position.
Deadline is: 26 February 2016

About the Award

In East and Southern Africa, 35% of women are married before age 18. Globally, over 650 million women alive today were married as children. Child marriage is rooted in gender inequality and is exacerbated by poverty, insecurity and conflict.

Launched in 2018, RIATT-ESA in partnership with the the African Union and with support from Media Monitoring Africa, launched an award for journalists reporting on Child Marriage. The award was developed in support the African Union Campaign to End Child Marriage Campaign, in an effort to enhance the promotion and protection of the rights of girls and women in Africa. The primary objective of the Award is to promote reporting of child marriage issues; hence raising public awareness, understanding and galvanizing action against child marriage.

The first awards were handed out in 2019 during the during the 3rd STC & SDLE of the African Union.