IGHER Manager

About the role

The IGHER Manager will provide central administrative and leadership support for the Institute of Global Health Equity Research, overseeing daily operations, planning, budgeting and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee administrative functions of major research projects, including the Bonnie and Andrew Weiss research seed grant initiative.
• Monitor active grants, ensure compliance with timelines, deliverables and donor requirements, and prepare regular reports for UGHE leadership and partners.
• Lead the writing of proposals, reports, concept notes and institutional updates; maintain the IGHER website and produce a quarterly newsletter.
• Organize institutional workshops, conferences and high‑level meetings; coordinate engagements with donors, government bodies and partner organisations.
• Supervise annual planning, budgeting and reporting; manage administrative assistants and oversee day‑to‑day operations.

Required profile

• Highly organized and proactive professional with experience in research administration and grant management.
• Strong communication abilities to act as liaison between the Director, research teams, partners and donors.
• Proven capacity to lead and supervise administrative staff and coordinate multi‑stakeholder events.

Required skills