Engr. Job Imharobere Eronmhonsele is a dynamic development researcher, policy advocate, and organizational leader with over 17 years of progressive experience in research, policy engagement, and nonprofit management. Currently the Executive Director of the Centre for Population and Environmental Development (CPED), Nigeria, he is a prominent figure in the African think tank ecosystem, known for translating evidence-based research into actionable policy that addresses health, gender equity, climate change, and livelihood challenges across underserved communities in Nigeria and the West African region. Engr. Eronmhonsele holds higher degrees in Health Administration and in Engineering. His educational background blends technical rigor with public sector insight, equipping him with unique interdisciplinary expertise essential for leading complex development research programs and institutional capacity building. He has received high-level professional training from globally recognized institutions such as Columbia Business School (USA), Makerere University (Uganda), and the Economic Policy Research Centre, Kenya and has participated in key global platforms including the Think Tank Initiative Exchange, ECOWAS Health Forums, and the Southern Voice Conference.
Appointed Executive Director of CPED in January 2025, Engr. Eronmhonsele previously served as Acting Executive Director (2024) and Deputy Executive Director (2018–2023), having steadily grown through the ranks since joining CPED in 2008. Under his leadership, CPED has deepened its regional and international partnerships, broadened its research portfolio, and strengthened its role in influencing inclusive policy dialogues across sectors. He has managed complex multi-partner, donor-funded projects supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the European Union, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, covering areas such as maternal and child health, food security, climate resilience, and women’s empowerment.
