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Program Administrator Position with BU Family Medicine Global Health Collaborative
Boston University Family Medicine Global Health Collaborative
Title: Program Administrator
Duration: Ongoing (start date August/September 2015)
Hours/Week: 32 hours (Mon-Thurs) but some flexibility
Rate: $16/hour
The mission of the Boston University Family Medicine Global Health Collaborative (BU GHC) is to raise the level of health care for underserved populations world-wide by enhancing primary care through medical education, improving health systems management, increasing access to high quality clinical services and promoting research and evaluation. We currently have projects in Vietnam, Lesotho, Cambodia, and Myanmar with a plan to expand our work in the coming years.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced program administrator to assist with planning, management, project coordination, and financial oversight of BU GHC programs and operations. The program administrator will directly support the program managers and leadership team. This position would be especially well suited for someone with a background in global health who is pursuing an MPH.
Responsibilities:
Process and submit reimbursements for program and travel expenses
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
Update financial records using BMC/BU system and Quicken
Arrange travel plans for program staff and volunteers
Maintain program websites
Assist with preparing proposals and budgets for grant applications
Organize and maintain electronic and hard files
Other administrative duties as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
1-3 years of project/program management experience preferred
Must be a dependable, self-starter who is able to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be extremely well organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize work to meet deadlines, and able to multi-task
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and writing
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint
Experience with Quicken and WordPress preferred
Experience with budgeting/bookkeeping/finances
Current BUSPH student preferred
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Maja Carrion at maja@bu.edu on or before August 5, 2015.
Part-time job with MGH Global Primary Care – apply ASAP – 20 hrs/week
The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) GPC Job Description Position_CGH_2 from September 2015-May 2016 to work approximately 20 hours per week. Dates and times can be flexible for a strong candidate, although Monday, Tuesday, and Fridays hours between 9am-5pm are preferred.
IRC Vacancy – Technical Advisor, Women’s Protection and Empowerment
Background/IRC Summary: The IRC Women’s Protection & Empowerment (WPE) technical unit includes a team of experts that strive towards a vision whereby women and girls, with their communities, work to create a world where they are valued and live free from violence, and can exercise their rights to promote their own safety, equality and voice. The technical unit supports WPE programs in nearly 30 countries to adhere to minimum standards and principles of good practice in the prevention of and response to gender-based violence. The technical unit is currently seeking a Technical Advisor to support counties in West Africa to meet the safety, health, psycho-social, and justice needs of women, girls, and survivors of gender-based violence.
Job Overview/Summary: This position will provide remote and on-site technical support and assistance to three to six country programs, specifically through the design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of comprehensive GBV programming in coordination with other program sectors. The Technical Advisor will support in-country technical staff to appropriately assess the continued needs of women and girls in displacement, conflict, and post-conflict contexts; pilot, evaluate and use new tools, resources and program models; and document evidence demonstrating the impact of the IRC’s work. This position is also required to maintain strong relationships with WPE technical unit specialists, other technical units, regional units, in-country grants management staff, and senior management in each country.
Major Responsibilities:
Quality Technical Support
- Ensure the coherence of field programming with the technical unit theory of change, providing feedback in both directions to advance our work and ensure services are reaching women and girls, including the most vulnerable populations, at the IRC.
- Provide specific, supportive, and timely advice to country programs to support program quality and growth.
- Participate in the Strategic Action Planning process to support relevant promotion of WPE programming in conjunction with other sectors and in line with country program priorities.
- Review WPE-related proposals to ensure the design and proposed program is technically sound, is innovative, and is in line with technical unit, regional, and organizational priorities.
- Communicate consistently with field staff, country management, and regional units to ensure that the needs and voices of the field, and specifically of women and girls, are considered in program implementation.
Research and Evaluation
- Provide technical oversight to research led in partnership with WPE programs, and play a strategic role in the development and implementation of dissemination strategies.
- Assist WPE programs in developing meaningful evaluation strategies that contribute to learning and moving forward strategic priorities.
- Work with country programs to ensure that donor-mandated evaluations are done in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Liaise with the Research, Evaluation and Learning Unit on evaluation or research initiatives to ensure appropriate methodology, identify consultants or academic partners, and promote adherence to ethical and safety standards.
- Contribute to analysis and documentation of lessons learned to further innovation in the field in line with existing GBV knowledge, resources, and strategic priorities.
Collaboration and Engagement
- Share and promote best practices and minimum standards with other Technical Units to further quality and comprehensive programming within the IRC.
- Lead WPE priorities in cross-sectoral conversations with the aim of creating integrated and coherent programming that can best serve women and girls in the contexts we work.
- Provide information to internal and external stakeholders looking for data about WPE programs in West Africa in conjunction with the country program.
- Contribute to country-specific and regional advocacy related to women and girls in line with strategic priorities.
- Work closely with the Senior Director, Senior Technical Advisor, and other relevant IRC staff to represent WPE programs in West Africa with donors, academics, and at inter-agency working groups and workshops.
Other
- Assist with recruitment of WPE program staff, interns, and consultants.
- Support efforts to retain staff by contributing to their professional development through capacity building, mentoring, and other growth opportunities.
- Maintain open and professional relationships within IRC to promote teamwork among the WPE global team and other technical units.
- Act with commitment, integrity and accountability to the “IRC Way” – Global Standards for Professional Conduct.
- Lead and/or work with other team members on strategic projects and initiatives, as needed and required.
Job Requirements:
Education: Graduate degree or equivalent in public health, social work, humanities or other relevant degree.
Work Experience: Minimum five years of field-based GBV (or relevant sector) program management experience, preferably in a humanitarian or international development setting.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Demonstrate ability to turn concepts and strategy into measurable action, and experience leading on program design, monitoring and evaluation. Must have strong and effective communications skills, and the ability to present a broad array of information to inform and influence diverse audiences in multi-cultural environments. Demonstrate commitment and capacity to renew and maintain standards with best practices in the field.
Language Skills: Fluent in English, French language skills preferred.
Working Environment: Up to 35% travel is required.
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The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.
Apply here : http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=12503
Women Thrive has two openings on their Development team!
Women Thrive ensures that women and girls living in poverty around the globe have a say in the policies and programs that impact their communities and on issues affecting their lives, including ending gender-based violence, expanding education and learning for girls, and promoting women's economic empowerment. http://womenthrive.org/
Click on the titles of the positions listed below for more info.
Women Thrive Worldwide seeks a visionary, results-oriented and entrepreneurial Director of Development to lead the development function and fundraising activities of the organization and act as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate must be a strong, collaborative leader and manager; have an innovative spirit; and be a critical, strategic thinker on a macro and micro level. The Director of Development will lead the design, coordination, and implementation of the contributed income program on behalf of the organization’s goals and objectives to increase and diversify donor support and organizational financial resources.
Women Thrive Worldwide seeks an organized, results-oriented Development Associate to provide research and administrative support for the organization’s fundraising and institutional advancement efforts. The Development Associate will provide support to and work in collaboration with the Director of Development. This position requires strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize as well as multi-task. The successful candidate must be dedicated to providing the support needed by the Director of Development to assist in securing the resources necessary for the organization's programs.
Gardens for Health International seeks Impact Learning Manager to join M&E Team
Gardens for Health International is seeking a talented Impact and Learning Manager to join our Monitoring & Evaluation team in Rwanda. For additional information, please see the attached position description.
Positions with CHAI in Sierra Leone
CHAI recently opened a new office in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and we are hiring for the below positions:
- Payroll Associate
- Associate, Health Sector Recovery – Human Resources for Health
- Technical Advisor, HRH
- Operations Manager
- Country Director
The JDs and application information are available on the CHAI website (http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/jobs/ - search by country)
WEB DESIGN & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
WEB DESIGN & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT – Prof Jacob Bor is recruiting for student job opportunity to assist in developing a basic professional website using Google Sites or other free platform, and harmonizing his professional online presence. Previous web-design experience is essential. The task is expected to take 10-20 hours and should be completed in the next month. Pay will be $20 per hour.
If interested, please contact Prof Bor directly: jbor@bu.edu
World Bank seeks a skilled Program Manager to work with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Research Program on Children and Global Adversity’s
Job Title: Program Manager
Duties & Responsibilities: The World Bank seeks a skilled Program Manager to work with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Research Program on Children and Global Adversity’s (RPCGA) to manage all aspects of family-based intervention projects related Early Childhood Development and Violence Prevention. Working closely with colleagues at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the World Bank, the local NGO FXB Rwanda, UNICEF and the Rwandan Government, the Program Manager will oversee Rwandan staff to implement two main activities: 1) maintaining and deepening relationships with key stakeholders; and 2) managing a multi-site cluster randomized trial of over 1000 Rwandan families with young children served by the Poverty Reduction/Social Protection initiative to promoted ECD and reduce violence and strengthen parent-child relationships.
For more information go here.
Job Opportunity at Pathfinder
Pathfinder International seeks Institutional Giving Program Development Officer. Follow the link to learn more and apply.
Quaker Bolivia Link seeks part-time Consulting Director
Quaker Bolivia Link seeks a part time Consulting Director with the following skills and experience:
- must be organized, highly motivated and resourceful
- must have significant international development experience and be fluent in Spanish and English; ability to communicate in Aymara beneficial
- must be comfortable with Excel, WordPress, and other programs
- must be adept with social media
- must have excellent inter-personal and communication skills, ability to travel, and maturity to handle culturally sensitive situations with grace
- must be familiar with Bolivian culture
- must understand budgets, budget analysis, and financial data
- must have experience working in fund-raising and working with non-profits and boards
- must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule.
Position responsibilities include:
- serve as liaison between QBL boards of directors and the FQBL staff
- assist with fund raising
- assess potential projects and assist with development and monitoring of projects in Bolivia, including budgeting and financial analysis
- assist with marketing and updating website and social media profiles
- translate communications from Spanish to English and English to Spanish with accuracy and idiomatic sensitivity
- undertake a minimum of one 10-14 day trip to Bolivia per year.
Other requirements:
- valid passport
- three professional references
- submission to background check
- computer and internet access
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in digital format to the following no later than 15 August, 2015:
John Scardina
Clerk of the Quaker Bolivia Link – USA Board
188 Carroll Street
City Island, NY 10464
