Job Title: Population
Policy and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Hiring Organization: Population
Reference Bureau
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 07/15/2024
PRB is seeking a well-qualified Policy Advisor to provide technical and managerial support for an anticipated project in PRB’s population and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) portfolio. The Policy Advisor will be a key technical contributor on a project that aims to support an African-led, inclusive accelerated Demographic Transition and advance sexual and reproductive health and rights through technical assistance on the production and use of population data, institutional capacity strengthening, and advocacy to advance SRHR policies and legal frameworks.
The
policy advisor will conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, package data
and evidence in visually compelling and user-friendly ways, and work closely
with in-country and regional partners on efforts to integrate data on
population dynamics into multisectoral policy planning. The role will work
closely with PRB staff implementing projects that focus on supporting global,
regional, national, and subnational policy decisionmakers to adopt integrated,
evidence-based solutions to key development challenges and strengthening the
capacity of local civil society organizations to advocate and hold
decisionmakers accountable for improved outcomes. This position is contingent
on the anticipated project being awarded.
Background
PRB is a
mission-driven organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. with a large
portfolio of international programs and regional presence in East and West
Africa. PRB researchers, data analysts, policy advisors, and communications
experts help policymakers and advocates understand and leverage data and
research from the population, health, and environment fields. Visit PRB’s
website to learn more about us and our work.
PRB works
closely with global actors, national and local governments, and civil society
to ensure that family planning, reproductive health, and population issues are
recognized as key to sustainable, equitable, and inclusive economic growth and
development. Our approach is focused on locally-led, evidence-based
multisectoral solutions.
Primary
Responsibilities
- Contribute
to activities that theoretically and analytically link population
dynamics—including trends in fertility, mortality, and migration—with
multisectoral development planning and outcomes and advance an accelerated
and inclusive demographic transition.
- Provides
strategic technical support for project implementation, including leading
PRB activities within the project consortium.
- Supports
development of policy communications products, including data
visualizations, fact sheets, or summary reports. Drafts and/or provides
technical and editorial input on materials related to population, family
planning and reproductive health, and other topics. Tasks may include
conducting background research, gathering literature, analyzing data,
interpreting and writing findings and implications, and coordinating with
various project staff involved in production and dissemination.
- Participates
in developing innovative ways for PRB to communicate news and information
to diverse audiences. Compiles and writes blog posts, web articles, and
other technical content for multimedia formats.
- Support
ideation on key analytic and policy research themes around population and
economic relationships in low-income countries. Support development of
policy communications products, including data visualizations, fact
sheets, or summary reports.
Secondary
Responsibilities
- Contributes
to new business pursuits, including drafting concept notes and proposals.
- Provides
technical support as needed to other core programs.
Qualifications
- Advanced
degree (master’s) in public health, international affairs, demography, or
a related field; plus a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in
family planning and reproductive health.
- Demonstrated
content knowledge in some of the following areas: sexual and reproductive
health (SRH), links between population and development; maternal and child
health, HIV/AIDS, social and behavior change, and gender and rights-based
approaches to SRH.
- Fluency
in English required (in French, a valued asset), with the ability to lead
and facilitate meetings, conduct interviews, and prepare correspondence
and documents.
- Experience
conducting qualitative and quantitative policy-focused research and
analysis independently and to a high standard of quality.
- Demonstrated
activity management experience, including developing work plans, ensuring
quality and timeliness of technical deliverables, and managing budgets.
- Strong
interpersonal skills to work respectfully and collegially in teams and
with professionals of different levels and backgrounds, including
government stakeholders, funders, and international partners.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Flexibility
for regional or international travel as needed.
