United States of America: Associate Program Manager

Country: United States of America
Closing date: 12 Nov 2014

This position will provide primary backstopping support to 2-3 assigned East Africa member organizations that are implementing programs in multiple heath areas including HIV/AIDs, Reproductive Health, and Malaria and Child Survival. The position is based in Washington DC, reports to Program Manager, and entails approximately 25% overseas travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Associate Program Manager is responsible for supporting PSI's programs in East Africa. Backstopping duties include:

• Financial monitoring of programmatic expenditures, program income and Annual Operating budgets in collaboration with field-based teams and Financial Analysts;
• Monitoring contract compliance and achievement of deliverables, both donor and internal;
• Coordinating between field and DC on technical and cost proposal development, leading and assisting in preparation and review of budgets;
• Reviewing and providing input on donor deliverables including workplans and progress reports;
• Assisting in new business development by identifying new project and product opportunities and contributing to concept notes and proposals;
• Coordinating with HQ procurement team on procurement, logistics and supply chain management;
• Advising and assisting field platforms on capacity building and strategic issues;
• Organizing and on-site support of performance improvement planning, marketing planning, and strategic planning as needed;
• Managing overall communications with overseas staff and facilitating donor communications;
• Conducting short term technical assistance trips; and
• Fulfilling other programmatic and administrative functions as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a relevant subject (MBA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience
• At least two years work experience in a developing country
• Strong analytical/problem solving capabilities;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment;
• Excellent quantitative skills, with particular emphasis on working with budgets, workplans and spreadsheets,
• Proficiency in word processing and data analysis
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Portuguese language skills a plus

The successful candidate will also have excellent 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 business management; knowledge of USAID and the international donor community; and an interest in private sector approaches to development.

STATUS:

• Exempt
• Level 7

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.

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