Project Description:

The Healthier Diets for Healthy Lives (HD4HL) Project is on the lookout for highly qualified individuals to apply for the position of Project Manager. The project aims to address the double burden of malnutrition in Ghana by developing a policy bundle for healthier and more equitable consumer food environments. This initiative is a joint effort by the Ministry of Health, University of Ghana, National Development Planning Commission, Food and Drugs Authority, and Coalition of Actors for Public Health Advocacy.

Responsibilities:

As the Project Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders and project partners.
• Convening, moderating, and managing high-level multi-stakeholder meetings on behalf of the project partners.
• Supporting the project Principal Investigator (PI) with the multiple technical backstopping and high-level administrative tasks.
• Leading the planning and management of all activities associated with the project.
• Coordinating and supervising the day-to-day tasks of project support staff and reporting on progress and outcomes.
• Contribute to writing academic publications, policy, and research briefs.
• Contribute to project dissemination activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the project PI.

Qualifications Required:

To be considered for this position, applicants should have:

• A doctoral degree or equivalent from an accredited degree-granting institution, with fields of interest including nutrition, public health, food science, agriculture, and health economics. Exceptionally strong candidates with MPhil, MPH, MA, or MSc will also be considered.
• Project management experience with a proven capability to coordinate various internal and external stakeholders, manage tight deadlines, and ensure high-quality results.
• A track record of excellence in empirical research related to food systems, agriculture, food production practices, and/or food system environmental sustainability, demonstrated through scientific publications.
• Ability to formulate original research ideas and conduct research independently.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English, with an interest in engaging with stakeholders outside the academic community.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to track progress, address issues proactively, and document plans to guide a team to success.

Terms of Employment:

This position offers a one-year fixed contract with the possibility of extension.

Location: Accra

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may apply for the position by sending a cover letter, full Curriculum Vitae, and up to three writing samples (e.g., journal publications, technical reports) in support of their application. These documents should be sent to:

Email: info@hd4hl.org

Subject Heading: HD4HL Project Manager

Alternatively, candidates may submit their application dossier in-person to the HD4HL Project Secretariat at the School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon.

Closing Date: 25th July 2023

Join the HD4HL Project team and contribute to creating healthier diets for healthier lives in Ghana. Apply now and be part of this impactful initiative!