By Abigail Morrison
Fast Approaching Deadline! Global Fund Job Posting: Program Officer (PO) – French speaking / Grade Level C
Recruitment Process
Please note that all our offers are subject to a pre-employment background check.
Closing Date:
03 March 2016
Contract Type:
Open
Reporting to:
Regional Team Leader or Fund Portfolio Manager
Work Division or Department:
Grant Management
Role Summary:
Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Fund Portfolio Manager (FPM), and as part of a Country Team, the Program Officer (PO) supports the FPM in all aspects of the life cycle of a grant:
- Grant Management: Facilitates and coordinates grant processes in place at different stages of the grant lifecycle; Reviews grant budgets and work plans, disbursement requests and other grant documentation; Participates in the process of analysis on performance/financial/management/contextual matters for decision making on program related matters; contributes to policy and ad hoc cross cutting projects and initiatives; ensures grant information is captured in relevant grant management and information systems;
- Stakeholders Management : Liaises with different stakeholders; Acts as a focal point for the gathering, recording and reporting of information on the grant management process in the countries assigned, preparing information briefs and coordinating responses to requests for information from other internal units and from external parties;
- Team work: Works across teams collaborating with other country team staff to promote a consistent approach to portfolio management within the Grant Management Division;
- Risk Management: identifies and follows up on key grant management issues and risks.
Subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at his/her sole discretion.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- University degree in public or business administration, finance or other relevant field or equivalent professional training or self/study work experience.
Experience:
Essential:
- Minimum two years’ experience as Project Officer/Coordinator or four years’ experience as Project Assistant with an international development organization, finance institution or comparable experience in the private sector;
- Demonstrable work experience of increasing involvement and responsibility in advanced project management or in grant management.
Desirable:
- Previous financial and grant management experience;
- Monitoring and Evaluation experience;
- Experience working in multi-cultural/national teams.
Competencies:
Languages:
An excellent knowledge of English and French is required for this role. Knowledge of another language would be an asset.
Technical Competencies :
- Grant Preparation : Collaborate effectively with team and in-country stakeholders to support country dialogue and preparation of funding requests; Ability to contribute with tact to development of implementation plans and budget proposals and to contribute to early identification of implementation and capacity risks;
- Negotiations: Ability to anticipate challenges/issues in program implementation; and effectively liaise with donors/partners to map investments permitting articulation and complementarity;
- Grant Implementation Management : Ability to develop/manage an effective/efficient work plan for team members; and ability to communicate planning at country level generating buy-in and rigor in regard to quality and timing; and
- Geopolitical Awareness: Understanding of/interest in knowing different social, political, economic realities and dynamics at national and regional level that may impact the planning/implementation and/or impact of the programs;
- Prioritization: Strong ability to manage conflicting priorities and work streams in high volume portfolios, minimizing delays and navigating around/through obstacles;
- Coordination: Strong ability to consult, communicate and represent the Global Fund with partners on specific projects/tasks;
- Policy Acumen: Knowledge of internal policy and practice at a level which allows directing and supporting the Country Team to take decisions and work across departments to improve the efficiency of internal processes.
Core Competencies:
- Personal Effectiveness
- Working with Others
- Core Expertise
- Project Management
- People Leadership
- Global Fund Mind-set
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About the Global Fund
The Global Fund is a 21st-century organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics.
Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need.
We operate with three core principles: partnership, country ownership and performance-based funding. All partners need to take part in decision-making. People actually implementing grants know the best way to fight disease in their country, and come up with the most effective solutions. Funding should be provided where it can achieve the best results. By challenging barriers and embracing innovative approaches, we strive for maximum impact.
Working together, we have saved millions of lives and provided prevention, treatment and care services to hundreds of millions of people, helping to revitalize entire communities, strengthen local health systems and improve economies.
Global Fund staff, all based in Geneva, Switzerland, come from all professional backgrounds and from more than 100 different countries, united in their dedication to the defeat of these epidemics.
Clinton Foundation Job Posting: Community Health Transformation Program Manager
About the Clinton Foundation:
The Clinton Foundation convenes businesses, governments, NGOs, and individuals to improve global health and wellness, increase opportunity for girls and women, reduce childhood obesity, create economic opportunity and growth, and help communities address the effects of climate change. Because of our work, more than 31,000 American schools are providing kids with healthy food choices in an effort to eradicate childhood obesity; more than 105,000 farmers in Malawi, Rwanda, and Tanzania are benefiting from climate-smart agronomic training, higher yields, and increased market access; more than 33,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions are being reduced annually across the United States; over 450,000 people have been impacted through market opportunities created by social enterprises in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia; through the independent Clinton Health Access Initiative, 9.9 million people in more than 70 countries have access to CHAI-negotiated prices for HIV/AIDS medications; an estimated 85 million people in the U.S. will be reached through strategic health partnerships developed across industry sectors at both the local and national level; and members of the Clinton Global Initiative community have made more than 3,400 Commitments to Action, which have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries.
Learn more at http://www.clintonfoundation.org, on Facebook at Facebook.com/ClintonFoundation and on Twitter @ClintonFdn.
The Clinton Health Matters Initiative is seeking a Community Health Transformation Program Manager. The Clinton Health Matters Initiative works to decrease the prevalence of preventable disease and close health disparity and health inequity gaps. Community Health Transformation works with communities to build capacity and improve the health of its residents while addressing the social determinants of health. The purpose of this position is to coordinate and support programmatic and operational activities within the Community Health Transformation vertical including the management, implementation, and evaluation of the scope of work in focused communities.
The Community Health Transformation Program Manager is an integral part of supporting the implementation, expansion and promotion of the Community Health Transformation program and serves as the central, coordinating officer for the programmatic activities of the initiative. The Community Health Transformation Program Manager is expected to work in close coordination with every member of the Community team and local stakeholders as well as the National team. The Community Health Transformation Program Manager must demonstrate knowledge and experience working on community-based public health initiatives.
- Serve as programmatic liaison to Community Health Transformation external partners and funders. Develop and scale the Community Health Transformation operating procedures and materials.
- Provide team administrative support including event coordination, budget planning, report writing, program and data reporting as appropriate.
- Assist with all programmatic and operation aspects of Community expansions and implementation in focused regions while supporting CHMI’s broader goals and mission.
- Identify opportunities for showcasing scalable solutions and impact of work for internal and external audiences in close coordination with CHMI leadership and the CF communications and marketing teams.
- Assist in the development and oversight of program evaluation, to assess the policy and environmental changes achieved, in close coordination with community stakeholders, external evaluation team and CF metrics team.
- Manage interns/fellows assigned to Community Health Transformation.
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- A Master’s degree in public policy, public health or related field is preferred.
- 5 years of progressive experience in government, NGO or business sectors focused on public health related or community-based projects.
- Strong technical and policy background in public health or public policy preferred.
- Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment with minimal supervision (decision making, time management).
- Exceptional problem-solving, interpersonal, and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Experience conceiving, planning, and executing programs or projects with verifiable results.
- Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups on complex community issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills (communication, leadership, teamwork).
- Strong analytical skills and insight.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent business-oriented verbal, visual, and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate an ability to learn and navigate program related website and tools, Microsoft Office Suite and other technology deemed necessary for the position.
- Ability to work in a varying schedule including some evenings and weekends.
- Willingness to engage in continuous learning and training.
- Occasional or frequent computer work which may require repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
- Occasional lifting, bending, pulling, collating, and filing, some of which could be heavy (>15 lbs) or require the use of carts.
APHA is Looking for a GH Intern
The Global Health program is committed to promoting people's well-being and education at the local, state, national and global levels. Specifically, this internship experience is structured to suit the needs and interests of the intern. During the course of the internship, the student will become more familiar with the key issues and actors in international health and development. While there are no travel opportunities, the internship offers extensive networking opportunities. The intern will work with the global health manager in the Global Health Unit within APHA’s Center for Professional Development, Public Health Systems and Partnerships.
In general, the intern’s duties are:
- Contributes global health news and articles for APHA’s global health webpage, Inside Public Health newsletter, the Public Health Newswire blog and The Nation’s Health.
- Updates and maintains the Global Health page within the CPDPHSP website.
- Helps develop APHA's global health partnerships.
- Tracks and updates APHA's global health sessions/events for the Annual Meeting.
- Assists with research for the development of APHA’s professional and student delegation programs.
- Plans brown bag seminars on global health issues.
- Organizes visits from international health professionals.
- Attends key global health conferences and seminars in Washington, D.C., where it may be strategic to have APHA/WFPHA representation.
- Communicates routinely with APHA members and external partners in the global health community.
- Provides assistance to the other units within the Center as needed.
Applicants should be public health students -- undergraduate or graduate preferred -- and have at least one year of work experience with an interest in global health issues.
Other requirements:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write, edit and proofread written materials.
- Demonstrated ability to use computer technology (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, email, Internet, etc.).
- Well-organized and able to complete tasks with minimum supervision and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects simulataneously; demonstrates a postive, results-oriented approach to work; self-motivated.
Clinton Foundation Looking for a Program Manager, CGI America
About the Clinton Foundation:
Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), an initiative of the Clinton Foundation, convenes global leaders to create and implement solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. CGI Annual Meetings have brought together 190 sitting and former heads of state, more than 20 Nobel Prize laureates, and hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations and NGOs, major philanthropists, and members of the media. To date, members of the CGI community have made more than 3,400 Commitments to Action, which have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries.
In addition to the Annual Meeting, CGI convenes CGI America, a meeting focused on collaborative solutions to economic recovery in the United States; and CGI University (CGI U), which brings together undergraduate and graduate students to address pressing challenges in their community or around the world.
For more information, visit clintonglobalinitiative.org and follow us on Twitter @ClintonGlobal and Facebook at facebook.com/clintonglobalinitiative.
OVERVIEW OF CGI AMERICA
CGI America, part of the Clinton Global Initiative, brings together leaders from the business, philanthropic, nonprofit, and government sectors to develop collaborative solutions that encourage economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States. CGI America’s convening is a two-day event is designed to be a working meeting that promotes collaboration. Each CGI America participant makes a Commitment to Action: a new, specific, and measurable plan that addresses a significant challenge faced by the United States. To date, CGI America participants have made more than 500 commitments, which have improved the lives of nearly 2.4 million people.
The 2016 CGI America meeting will be held June 12-14 in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together approximately 1,000 leaders from across sectors. The core of the CGI America meeting is the Working Group model, which consists of nine topic-specific groups—each bringing together about 60-120 diverse industry leaders. Attendees may join the Working Group of their choosing, and each group will convene several iterative sessions over the course of the meeting to share knowledge, build partnerships, and generate Commitments to Action. The Working Groups are complemented by additional programming that takes the form of plenary and breakout sessions, among other.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM MANAGER ROLE
CGI is searching for a Program Manager to manage the development and implementation of session content for the CGI America meeting (75%) and CGI Annual Meeting (25%).
Develop and manage CGI America session content (75%)
The Program Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of plenary, breakout, and other session content at the CGI America meeting. The program is designed to inspire action to address economic growth in the United States; as well as support commitment development, partnership-building, and the sharing of best practices among participants. For information on previous topics at the 2015 CGI America meeting, please visit our 2015 CGI America agenda. It is important to note that the Program Manager provides support for Working Group programming, but is not responsible for managing the content development or execution of programming within the nine Working Groups.
Develop and manage CGI Annual Meeting session content (25%)
The Program Manager will also be responsible for the development and execution of select programming for the CGI Annual Meeting, our marquee global membership event held each year in September.
Across both CGI America and the CGI Annual Meeting, the Program Manager will be responsible for researching and refining proposed session topics, identifying potential speakers, and managing the speaker recruitment and briefing process, including on-site briefings. This position requires superior writing skills, strong relationship and project management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. The ideal candidate will also have significant knowledge of public, private, and nonprofit sector initiatives across CGI America’s core areas of action: economic empowerment, clean and renewable energy, and education and skills development. This is a fixed-term, two-year position.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract position.
The responsibilities below are relevant for both the CGI America Meeting (75%) and for the CGI Annual Meeting (25%)
- Lead content development and research for sessions, including:
- Plenary sessions
- Special sessions
- Breakout formats
- Specific networking sessions
- Opening and closing sessions
- Keynote speeches
- Work with external advisors to workshop and refine ideas.
- Draft multifaceted briefing memos for various sessions.
- Research and build consensus on potential speakers, manage the speaker recruitment process, and ensure program is developed in a timely manner.
- Work within guidelines set by the organization in terms of composition of program participants, specifically meeting rigorous diversity criteria.
- Write briefings for speakers and conduct briefing calls.
- As needed, work with Sponsorship and Event Operations departments to manage content, format, and logistics for the Sponsor-hosted events.
- Work with Communications department on all content for marketing materials related to the program session descriptions and participants including the schedule and website.
- Work with appropriate members of the CGI America team to incorporate Working Group content, commitment makers, and commitment stories into the rest of the CGI America program.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Five to seven years of experience in program management, content development, or strategy development
- Demonstrated interest or expertise in U.S. economic issues, including a broad but nuanced understanding of domestic economic challenges, with an ability to identify cross-cutting themes
- Exemplary oral and written communication skills, with a strong attention to detail
- Comfort coordinating numerous time-sensitive projects, with the ability to develop and abide by clear goals, timelines, and priorities
- Adept in high-pressure situations, with the ability to engage with high-level CGI speakers and their staff on phone and in person
- Demonstrated creative vision and forward thinking
- Willingness to work extended hours as necessary
Other desired competencies
- Exceptional relationship management skills
- Ability to adapt and work within a multidisciplinary environment
- Demonstrated ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly
- Entrepreneurial spirit, with the flexibility to cooperate with individuals with varying work styles
- Self-driven and results-oriented, with a positive outlook
- Willingness to work in an “all hands on deck” environment and engage in a variety of tasks
- May require travel, which may require walking distances, lifting, and carrying luggage and boxes, and prolonged periods of sitting in tight quarters.
- Significant computer work, which may require repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
- Occasional lifting (> 15 lbs), bending, pulling, collating/filing, and occasional lifting, carrying, and/or moving boxes, files, etc., some of which could be heavy or require the use of carts.
