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Powerful communication goes beyond advertising. JHU·CCP’s communication approaches seek to understand how and why people behave as they do. We examine the structural, social and supply side barriers to better health and we design comprehensive, multi-level approaches to eliminate those barriers. Our programs are evaluated using sophisticated tools and methodologies, many developed at JHU·CCP, to assess not only if the program worked, but how and why results were achieved. This design-oriented approach sets us apart from others in the field.

Our home in the world’s leading school of public health and a world-renowned research university motivates us to produce high-quality, cutting edge work. Our programs deliver results because they combine innovation and creativity with grounding in theory and evidence. The legacy of Hopkins also inspires us to share our knowledge broadly and widely with communication professionals, students and health providers around the globe.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Officer I (PO I) is responsible for providing technical assistance for the development, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of country and regional activities. Provides a variety of administration and substantive tasks for a project or group of projects concerned with providing technical and financial assistance to teams in the field of health communication. The PO I provides on-site administrative and programmatic support to Team Lead, Senior Program Officers, Program Officers, and other personnel, and provides technical support in the field (requiring international travel).

Backstopping

• Provides backstopping support to one or more country offices, including maintaining regular contact with field offices and ensuring a smooth flow of information between activities in the home office (Baltimore) and field offices.
• Provide backstopping to other country projects as assigned, including finalizing contractual issues and procuring equipment.
• Work together with a team of program, financial and administrative staff.
• Prepare annual reports, budgets and work plans for country programs.  Develop regional and country specific strategies, projects and activities.
• Prepare and follow-up on activity approvals, subcontracts, and other paperwork necessary.
• Monitor and provide updates and reports on country projects to senior staff, CCP leadership.
• Act as an advocate/intermediary for field offices.  Represent region/division internally at the center and in contacts with USAID, government health ministries, international donors, non-governmental organizations, or other sponsors/leaders.
• Review financial reports and statements, work closely with Financial Administration team.  Facilitate timely transfer of funds.
• Ensure compliance with CCP and USAID requirements.  Or the requirements of specific donors and partner organizations.
• Prepare special documents, professional presentations, and proposals.
• Respond to routine correspondence.

Technical Assistance

• Provide in-country technical assistance in several areas including needs assessments, strategy development, message and material development, project design & implementation.
• Initiate own travel arrangements and completion of reports, travel & expense reimbursement requests and related tasks in Hopkins One in a timely manner.

Leadership

• Model CCP’s desired practices in knowledge management, communication, and use of technology
• Cultivate donors connections and seek new opportunities for CCP’s growth

Supervision

• This position has no assigned supervisory duties, but may assist in guiding/mentoring Program Coordinator and Program Specialist staff.
• Assist in orienting and training all new staff members using standard CCP training

Knowledge Management

• Participate in one Community of Practice, and complete at least two JHU training courses (1-3 day programs) related to job duties (as discussed & approved by your supervisor) each year.  Courses are offered through JHU Training & Education, Career Management Program, or related departments.
• Update portions of CCP website that contain information on programs you backstop as needed, at least quarterly.
• Curate or assist in curating a section of the CCP internal knowledge management system, including SharePoint and documentation database. Post materials to that system and identify materials that are out-of-date.
• Write up and share minutes of all non-confidential formal meetings using CCP standard procedure.

Administration

• Support programs with Hopkins One actions as needed
• Format, edit, and produce documents and presentations as needed
• Perform job duties/responsibilities in support of CCP’s Mission and Values, and participate in active business development/marketing initiatives as appropriate.
• All staff should keep abreast of Federal, State, and Local law, as well as JHU policies as they apply to their job duties and responsibilities.

External Relations and Outreach

• Develop professional networks as appropriate to your job, to include colleagues from other public, private, and non-profit organizations and share contact points with CCP’s proposal development teams.
• Proactively explore and identify proposal development and business expansion opportunities.
• Communicate new business opportunities and contacts to supervisors and leadership.
• Participate on proposal development as needed.

Language Skills

French, Portuguese preferred.

Computer Skills

Advanced Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Intermediate Excel

Other Skills and Abilities

•  Field experience on the African continent
• Work experience in social and behavior change communication for reproductive newborn maternal and child health, nutrition, malaria, TB, water and sanitation, capacity strengthening, and/or emergencies preferred.
• Experience working with USAID or other donor organization.
• Able to travel internationally, as needed.