Program Officer, Country Coordinator - New Windsor, MD or Washington D.C. based |
| Location: | New Windsor, MD |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Benefits: | Comprehensive |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Programs |
| Priority: | Headquarters |
| Description: | Responsible for organizing and coordinating the technical, administrative, logistical and managerial support for project implementation and program development. This position will serve as a primary resource between the field offices and headquarters, and will be expected to communicate with donors, partners, sub-contractors and consultants as needed. The responsibilities include monitoring the progress of current projects, providing assistance with future development, identifying opportunities, participating with preparation and management of budgets, and preparing proposals and assessments. This position provides technical support to and back stops IMA World Health�s programming efforts in: South Sudan and various other international programs. The Senior Program Officer works as part of the Program team to meet field needs for program development and technical support. May also be required to provide technical assistance to program activities in other locations as needed. |
| Duties: | 1.Monitor progress of project objectives and maintain regular contact with staff/consultants by email and phone. Address current issues by visiting each field office at least once per year. Inform VP of International programs of progress, issues challenges and concerns.
2.Ensure adequate reporting to donors including USAID by:
Keeping HQ and field staff informed of new information from donors relating to grant responsibilities. This includes: maintaining the Library; conducting internet research and subscribing to relevant Web-list serves; and attending relevant workshops and conferences to learn about best practices.
Collecting information and preparing work plan, Detailed Implementation Plans, annual reports, evaluations and other reports as required by USAID and other donors.
Preparing annual budgets in consultation with field project directors.
Ensuring regular financial reporting.
Monitoring project expenditures and advising the VP of International Programs and Senior Financial Analyst of significant variances.
Developing budgets for proposed programs.
3.Manage grant funds and sub-agreements by:
4.Engage in representation, networking and cultivation of relationships with partners, technical donors and other organizations implementing programs; and preparing proposals for future projects.
5.Establish leadership and personal credibility while implementing and maintaining a clearly defined and understood chain of authority and accountability.
6.Represent IMA World Health at professional conferences; enable publishing and presentation of accomplishments in professional fora.
7.Organize program-related workshops, meetings and/or events.
8.Participate in development and/or review of training materials (including IEC where applicable and/or as needed).
9.Responsible for report preparation for Project/Program reporting and technical briefs for internal and external communications.
10.Humanize the program by lifting up the impact on individual lives through stories and photographs from the field. Facilitate the transfer of human interest stories from the field to the Communications Manager of IMA World Health.
11.Responsible for documenting lessons learned and innovations of the project.
12.Other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | 1.Bachelor�s Degree with MPH desired.
Minimum of three years experience working in public health in a developing country.
Strong English writing skills and analytical abilities.
French fluency highly preferred; additional language skills also helpful.
Experience with Community Health programs a plus.
Cross-cultural sensitivity a must.
Able to travel a minimum of 13 weeks annually.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Internet fluency a plus.
Commitment to IMA World Health�s Mission. |
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