PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that
empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
PSI seeks entrepreneurial, dynamic and creative candidates with an interest in private sector approaches to development for the position of Coordinator, Malaria and Child Survival . The Coordinator is a key member of the Malaria and Child Survival Team whose mission is to deliver high-quality, demand-driven services to PSI's field programs, helping to ensure technical integrity and programmatic success. This position is based in Washington DC and entails approximately 10% overseas travel.
RESPONSIBILITES:
The Coordinator is responsible for supporting PSI's Malaria and Child Survival (MCSD) Team, reporting to the team's Program Manager. Responsibilities include:
• Assist in the review of contractual documents and/or program budgets across MCSD's centrally funded projects (ACT Watch, CIDA, MCHIP and DELIVER)
• Provide financial management support including preparation and tracking of project budgets, annual budgets, invoices, donor reports and MCSD labor in coordination with the PM and FA.
• Manage and distribute MCSD reference materials for meetings and conferences with external partners as needed;
• Prepare and/or edit presentations for MCSD
• Assist with travel arrangements for MCSD staff including helping to secure visas for urgent travel, making hotel reservations, conference reservations and airport pick-up for visitors to D.C.
• Own the MCSD knowledge management agenda through the collation of key programmatic and technical materials and ensuring their dissemination through the management of the MCSD KIX, webpage and Socialcast content.
• Assist R&M with data collection for developing and updating MCSD metric models;
• Research selected topics, particularly health, marketing, or communications topics as requested by MCSD to assist in development of concept notes and other new business opportunities.
• Serve as the MCSD liaison to the Corporate Marketing and Communications Department to provide timely responses to requests for information and coordinating MCSD's presence at domestic and international conferences
• Supervise and direct work flow of MCSD intern;
• Fulfill other programmatic and administrative functions as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (Public Health , International Development.) or equivalent experience
• At least two years of prior work experience; preferably in the non-profit/international development sector
• Prior experience with major public health donors required
• Proficiency in word processing, excel spreadsheet software; and
• Fluency in French, Spanish or Portuguese highly preferred.
The successful candidate will have excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines; and an interest in future overseas posting with PSI.
Preference will be given to candidates with private sector experience in marketing, communications, or advertising; familiarity with international health issues (particularly malaria and child health); knowledge of USAID and the international donor community; and an interest in private sector approaches to development.
How to apply:
APPLY ONLINE at www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 19 June 2012
empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
PSI seeks entrepreneurial, dynamic and creative candidates with an interest in private sector approaches to development for the position of Coordinator, Malaria and Child Survival . The Coordinator is a key member of the Malaria and Child Survival Team whose mission is to deliver high-quality, demand-driven services to PSI's field programs, helping to ensure technical integrity and programmatic success. This position is based in Washington DC and entails approximately 10% overseas travel.
RESPONSIBILITES:
The Coordinator is responsible for supporting PSI's Malaria and Child Survival (MCSD) Team, reporting to the team's Program Manager. Responsibilities include:
• Assist in the review of contractual documents and/or program budgets across MCSD's centrally funded projects (ACT Watch, CIDA, MCHIP and DELIVER)
• Provide financial management support including preparation and tracking of project budgets, annual budgets, invoices, donor reports and MCSD labor in coordination with the PM and FA.
• Manage and distribute MCSD reference materials for meetings and conferences with external partners as needed;
• Prepare and/or edit presentations for MCSD
• Assist with travel arrangements for MCSD staff including helping to secure visas for urgent travel, making hotel reservations, conference reservations and airport pick-up for visitors to D.C.
• Own the MCSD knowledge management agenda through the collation of key programmatic and technical materials and ensuring their dissemination through the management of the MCSD KIX, webpage and Socialcast content.
• Assist R&M with data collection for developing and updating MCSD metric models;
• Research selected topics, particularly health, marketing, or communications topics as requested by MCSD to assist in development of concept notes and other new business opportunities.
• Serve as the MCSD liaison to the Corporate Marketing and Communications Department to provide timely responses to requests for information and coordinating MCSD's presence at domestic and international conferences
• Supervise and direct work flow of MCSD intern;
• Fulfill other programmatic and administrative functions as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (Public Health , International Development.) or equivalent experience
• At least two years of prior work experience; preferably in the non-profit/international development sector
• Prior experience with major public health donors required
• Proficiency in word processing, excel spreadsheet software; and
• Fluency in French, Spanish or Portuguese highly preferred.
The successful candidate will have excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines; and an interest in future overseas posting with PSI.
Preference will be given to candidates with private sector experience in marketing, communications, or advertising; familiarity with international health issues (particularly malaria and child health); knowledge of USAID and the international donor community; and an interest in private sector approaches to development.
How to apply:
APPLY ONLINE at www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 19 June 2012
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