Communications and Marketing Manager – Vera Solutions

September 17th, 2015 in Jobs

Vera Solutions is looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager (JD attached). They are specifically hoping for someone with private sector experience interested in applying marketing skills to the social sector. Click here for more info.

Research Grants Manager position with MGH Global Health

September 17th, 2015 in Jobs

MGH Global Health is seeking an experienced Research Grants Manager to oversee a large and complex research and contract portfolio that includes domestic and international subcontracts. The successful candidate will have experience preparing, submitting and managing grants that include subcontracts and consulting agreements. (experience with low/middle income countries preferred).  An excellent command of pre and post award grant experience is essential.

The incumbent will work with Partners Research Management to develop policies and procedures for international research engagements.  They must be willing to travel to grant locations and take the lead in training foreign staff to increase their research management capacity as well as assist with developing management systems to ensure compliance with all NIH, US and in-country policies and procedures.  Knowledge of the following systems is preferred: Insight/InfoEd NCBI, eCommons, Adobe, Excel

To apply, go to http://www.massgeneral.org/careers/jobsearch.aspx and search for job number 3004225.

Program Associate Position with Helen Keller International

September 2nd, 2015 in Jobs

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

Program Associate,

Integrated Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases

 (New York, NY)

Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International

(HKI) is dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the world’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia, as well as in the United States.  Renowned for its reliability, efficiency and high level of technical expertise, HKI promotes the development of sustainable, large-scale programs that deliver effective preventative and curative services for nutrition, eye health and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The hallmark of the organization’s work is its proven success in developing, testing and scaling-up health interventions, and integrating them within government and community structures to support and build local capacity and sustainable solutions.

Background

HKI has established itself as a leader in the global efforts to control and eliminate NTDs, namely lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil transmitted helminthes, and trachoma.  Currently, HKI is the recipient of funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide technical assistance to the Ministries of Health in their management of National NTD Control Programs in six countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Sierra Leone.  Additionally, HKI receives funding from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in Mali and Niger to help these countries reach their trachoma elimination goals.   We are seeking a Program Associate to join the HQ team that works with regional and country office colleagues to plan, implement, and report on these projects.

Scope of Work

The Program Associate will provide programmatic and program-related financial support to HKI’s portfolio of Integrated Control of NTD programs.  To ensure an appropriate balance of work priorities, the Associate will report directly to the VP, NTDs, and will be assigned to work under the technical and/or administrative guidance of other NTD staff and will liaise frequently with other HQ, regional and country office program staff.

The Program Associate’s main responsibilities will be to backstop the program team on the preparation of donor reports, day-to-day monitoring and evaluation of program objectives, work plans, budgets, and success stories.   S/he will also coordinate and implement knowledge management initiatives related to the programs, act as the coordinator for proposal development teams, tracking progress and contributing supporting materials, and provide some general logistical support to the department.

Responsibilities

Program planning, monitoring and reporting

Collaborate with team to provide quick and accurate program and financial information as needed, and to monitor progress of country NTD programs against stated objectives and program outputs.

• Manage NTD reporting calendar, incorporating all required donor reporting by country offices. Ensure the progress of all reports is accurately tracked to ensure timely submission of high quality reports to donors.
• Receive, review, edit, synthesize information, and coordinate layers of review among all parties.
• Conduct quality review of Monitoring & Evaluation workbooks and other data received from country offices to ensure consistency and integrity of data.
• Draft routine donor program reports and compile program data for review by managers.
• Contribute to development and monitoring of work plans, as assigned.
• Procure medical supplies and review drug forecasts on behalf of the country offices including: requesting quotes, placing orders, arranging for payment and shipment, and documenting the process. Assist with other procurements as needed.
• Pull data for financial reports and compile data for review by managers.
• Review budgets and financial reports for errors and inconsistencies.
• Prepare budget narratives for annual program budgets and fixed obligation grants, as assigned.

• Maintain master file of travel approvals and prepare reports.

• Compile documentation from country offices for selected financial transactions for monthly desk audits.
• Review and copy-edit reports prepared by managers for data quality, and compliance with branding.
• Ensure that the Project Database is fully up-to-date at all times and that all reports are posted.

Program Knowledge Management

• Write summaries of peer-reviewed articles for NTD News for Africa

• Draft success stories, and/or briefs to be shared with internal and external audiences.

• May conduct literature reviews, as needed, to identify important and relevant documents for country program implementation and research reports.

• Curate the NTD department’s presence on HKI’s intranet (KellerNet) including Shared Resource Libraries and Communities of Practice pages.

• Review, organize and/or annotate resources pages (tools; guidance; research papers; relevant HKI field reports) on NTDs.
• Coordinate content on cross-cutting topics such as monitoring and evaluation, social and behavior change communications, use of mobile technology and gender with Program Associate for Nutrition & Eye Health.
• Upload recent NTD publications by HKI staff to KellerNet and public website.
• Review documents for KellerNet library, identifying technical focus and keywords with which to tag resources on an on-going basis.

Department Administration

• Participate in new proposal efforts, working under project lead to coordinate and track assignments, deadlines, milestones, etc.  Prepare annexes to proposals as assigned.
• Work closely with NTD team to jointly define requirements and build internal data collection systems and track program progress.
• Manage department calendar; ensure integration with project and organization-wide calendars.
• Prepare agendas for and schedule team and/or department meetings. Document outcomes including decisions, assignments, milestones, pending action items and due dates.

• Coordinate logistical support for project meetings, workshops, trainings and/or attendance at conferences.
• Make travel arrangements for international guests; Research and maintain up-to-date data regarding visa requirements; issue travel letters.

• Work with team to prepare materials for presentations.

• Prepare payment requests and monthly report of expenses incurred on department credit card accounts.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in public health, international development or a related field plus at least 2-3 years directly relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in data management and program implementation or monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to think through problems systematically, and integrate information from multiple sources.
• Proficient in use of spreadsheets and databases; eager to learn new platforms.
• Ability to perform duties that require very close attention to detail and synthesize large amounts of information.
• Oral and written proficiency in English. Ability to communicate effectively across cultures and to communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to prioritize workload, assume responsibility for work, and follow through to completion.
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure as a part of a global team.
• Current US work authorization plus residence in or willingness to relocate to the NY metro area.

Preferred:

• Use of data analysis software such as STATA, SAS, SPSS, and EpiInfo.
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the Africa region.
• French language skills.

To Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hki.recruitment@hki.org noting the position title in the subject line.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Spark MicroGrants – Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Position Description

August 25th, 2015 in Jobs

Spark MicroGrants

Spark MicroGrants (www.sparkmicrogrants.org) is a young, rapidly scaling organization pioneering a new approach to international aid. Spark proactively reaches out to rural poor villages and helps community members to design, implement and manage their own social impact projects. Since July 2010 we have developed over 100 community partnerships across Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi to spark community-driven impact projects which have included schools, community farms, electricity lines and much more.

Who we are

Spark team members are passionate about our vision to help create a world where everyone will live with dignity and define their own positive future. At Spark our values are what define us and shape the work that we do. While we do recognize that values can and do change over time the following five values have stuck as core principles that guide everything we do and strive to be. We are:
1) Facilitators. We don’t impose; we enable others to generate impact.

2) Community-driven. We are motivated by what is best for the community.

3) Process-centered. The how of what we do is just as important as the what.

4) Authentic. Our vision and values live in everything we do. 5) Passionate. We are deeply committed to our work and love what we do!

Job Description (Spark Microgrants - ME Manager Position Description)

The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager monitors, evaluates and reports on Spark’s organizational objectives and programmatic work across three countries. This is an exciting opportunity to support Spark’s model development and demonstrate our impact to enable rapid scalability. The M&E Manager is responsible for monitoring and reporting on ongoing community-based programs, and organization wide targets and country specific targets across three countries. The Manager is responsible for managing in-country data collection, ensuring quality of and coordinating data collection across the organization. The right candidate must be motivated, independent and passionate about the chance to make a difference in the early stages of a growing organization. The M&E Manager will receive exceptional on the ground experience, have a rare opportunity to contribute to the development of a new model for aid and liaise with rural communities working across sectors and countries to improve their support systems.

Responsibilities:

 Work closely with Program Director to strengthen data-driven program development and decision making
 Monitor program and develop targets for organizational and staff outputs
 Review and report on quarterly targets
 Ensure all aspects of data integrity – data collection, entry, checking, cleaning, analysis and reporting
 Manage and report on organizational data from all partner communities to staff and partners
 Lead the evolution and adaptation of existing monitoring and evaluation frameworks and systems
 Ensure that accountability practices are consistent and effective
 Lead facilitation, training and capacity building of M&E and organizational staff
 Coordinate narrative program feedback from stakeholders and translate into reports
 Provide recommendations on program impact, follow-up and long-term sustainability
 Engage with external organizations, resources and research to inform organizational learning and development, and raise the profile of Spark’s model and framework
 Provide guidance on the conceptualization of external evaluation, and support on implementation

Location: Musanze, Rwanda or Mbale, Uganda
Preferred Start Date: October 2015
Contract Length: 2 years minimum

Requirements: 1) Minimum bachelors degree, masters preferred. Study in Program Evaluation, Research Methodology, Statistics or related degree essential 2) 2-3 years of professional experience in East or Central Africa 3) Demonstrated
success in past leadership: achieving ambitious, measurable results in academic, professional, extracurricular, or volunteer settings 4) Fluency in English is required.

Qualified applicants must be able to answer ‘yes’ to all of the following questions:

1) Do you have experience conceptualizing, developing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation system using participatory methods?
2) Do you have experience providing capacity building, training or facilitated learning?
3) Do you have strong analytical skills?
4) Are you fluent in STATA, SPSS, or a similar programs?
5) Are you an experienced user of Salesforce, or a similar program?
6) Do you have superior organizational ability and diligence: able to plan well and manage effectively?
7) Are you flexible and able to learn and work independently without waiting for external motivation?
8) Are you excited about working to bring dignity and inclusion back to development?
9) Are you bored when not being challenged?
10) Do you thrive in a passionate and entrepreneurial organization?
11) Are you able to remain patient, positive and flexible in a dynamic environment?
12) Do you enjoy working and building relationships within a multi-cultural team?
13) Do you believe in leadership through inclusion, empathy and mutual accountability?
14) Do you value the process as much as the end result?

Please submit your application at: http://bit.ly/SPARKMG_monitoringandevaluationmanager_application
We look forward to hearing from you!

Health Educator Position available with S.O.U.L. Foundation Sector: Sexual, Reproductive & Maternal Health

August 21st, 2015 in Jobs

Organization: S.O.U.L. Foundation Sector: Sexual, Reproductive & Maternal Health (SRMH)

Job Type: Part Time

Job Title: S.O.U.L. Health Educator

Project Duration: 1 year, full-time (contract with possibility for renewal)

At S.O.U.L. Foundation, we work to foster sustainable and vibrant Ugandan communities through unique partnerships focused on education, women’s empowerment, food security, and health. Based in Bujagali Falls, S.O.U.L. Foundation is currently using its findings from a 10-month maternal health needs assessment to design a comprehensive maternal health education project as part of the S.O.U.L. Foundation Antenatal Education Center (AEC). With these findings, our goal is to increase education of and access to quality healthcare with a focus on maternal and child health. S.O.U.L. Foundation seeks a Health Educator to educate 420 women and 210 men, as well as 107 VHTs.

Click here for more details: ToR_S O U L Health Educator

Executive Director position with Lwala Community Alliance

August 21st, 2015 in Jobs

Job Opening: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Please click here for a detailed description of our Executive Director position.

Website: http://lwalacommunityalliance.org/staff/job-openings/

The Opportunity
LCA is a late-stage startup, now in its adolescent phase as an organization. It has made a transformative impact in Migori County, Kenya through its innovative community-based programs. The new Executive Director has the opportunity to build on a solid foundation of impact and lead LCA into the next season of growth and maturity. The organization has a robust strategic plan with actionable goals and measurable results. Reporting to the board of directors, the new ED will assume overall strategic and operational responsibility for LCA’s staff, programs, and finances and serve as a steadfast steward of the mission. The ED will ensure current strategy execution, future strategy development, and be the public face of the organization.

The organization’s place-based community model offers lessons with importance well beyond its rural location. LCA documents evidence of impact and purposefully shares these lessons with peer organizations to foster transferability to other similar settings. The new ED has the opportunity to further this work, positioning the organization as a center of excellence for community-based change in a rural setting with acute development needs.

Key Priorities & Responsibilities
1. Strategic Action
In partnership with our Kenya-based Managing Director and other senior staff, the ED will lead execution of our recently approved 2020 Strategy, including formulating annual work plans, driving program results through improved monitoring and evaluation systems, and evaluating new program ideas. The ED will also look ahead to 2030, envisioning the future state of the organization and planning organizational initiatives that align with that vision.

2. Staff Leadership and Management
The ED will champion an organizational culture that promotes “wholeness of life” in the staff and encourage excellent performance throughout LCA. He/she will ensure organizational structure and staffing levels support operational efficiency. The ED plays a key role in inspiring the staff in Kenya and the U.S. to embody the values of the organization and driving consistency, high performance, and constancy around the mission. He/she will also create the framework and tools for professional development, retention, and recruiting future staff while working to build meaningful relationships with U.S. and Kenya-based staff.

3. Build Financial Resources
With the support of the Partnerships and Communications Manager, the ED will cultivate strategic relationships with current and future partners and fundraise to meet the annual budget of $2M. The ED will lead the development and execution of a fundraising strategy to raise restricted and unrestricted institutional and individual funding at the $50k+ level. With active participation from the LCA board and development staff, the ED will ensure organizational financial health while implementing tactical and creative approaches to fundraising and visibility.

4. Champion the Mission and Lead by Example
As the external and internal ambassador of the community, the ED will tell the compelling story of LCA’s pursuit of holistic, comprehensive community support with health, education, and economic empowerment programs. The ED will ensure strong measurement and evaluation to capture impact and lessons learned that will be shared with the broader international development community. The ED will build LCA’s thought leadership through networking, writing, and speaking, as well as PR opportunities to gain exposure through external media.

5. Engage and Partner With the Board
Thoughtfully and meaningfully engage and partner with the board in strategic and fundraising activities. The ED will work in partnership with the Board Chair and committee chairs to recruit new board members, liaise with board committees, and facilitate quarterly board meetings. The ED should proactively engage board members as a sounding board, leveraging their capacity to support the organization and their functional expertise in fundraising, international development, business, and public health.

6. Ensure Financial Stability
Lead the annual budget approval process with the board of directors and ensure that all areas of the organization operate within the approved budget. In conjunction with the Board Treasurer, ensure revenues and expenses (actuals and projections) are updated in a timely manner. Implement metrics to link program outcomes to financial investment. In partnership with Board Treasurer and outside auditors, ensure annual audits are completed in the U.S. and Kenya.

The Ideal Candidate Is…

• Passionate. This role will be more than a job. You believe in the power of community-based change. You share our commitment to delivering holistic, multi-dimensional programming in health, education, and community development. You are authentic, hard working, and love to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. Your integrity is unquestioned and you are excited by the thought of spending approximately 75 days/year in Lwala, Kenya.
• A leader. You love to build and lead teams. People are inspired by you and want to follow you. You have the rare ability to rally the troops, communicate clearly and motivate others to work hard. You reward commitment to the mission and affirm the value of contributions. You are compassionate, a good listener, and the kind of person colleagues want to sit next to on the 18-hour trip from the U.S. to Kenya. You will find ways to connect our Nashville and Kenya-based teams and build cross-cultural relationships.
• Business-minded. You have a track record of managing operations, organizing people, implementing systems, raising funds, building relationships, and overseeing programs. You understand the importance of humility and listening. You have strong business acumen, are comfortable with ambiguity, and know when and how to make clear decisions. You possess high emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity, enjoy working with many different types of people, and welcome the challenge that comes with doing hard work in difficult parts of the world.
• Strategic. You see both the weeds and the trees and can find the path to take our programs – and impact – to the next level. You can demonstrate the ability to strengthen programs, measure impact, and position us for an even more expansive reach in the future.
• A closer. You are comfortable asking for money and not deterred by the word “no”. You know how to ask and negotiate partnerships and major gifts with both individual and institutional partners. You are a skilled storyteller and love an audience. You are the consummate networker, able to work a room with confidence and poise. You build relationships to last.

Qualifications
Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least four years of senior executive leadership experience in the for-profit, social enterprise, or non-profit arena. A Bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree in a relevant discipline (such as an MBA, MPA or MPH) is preferred.

Demonstrated performance in outcomes-based organizations where candidates have successfully developed and operationalized strategies that have taken the organization to the next stage of growth is highly desirable. Familiarity with a variety of international development models and theories of change is an asset.

Success cultivating and soliciting major donors or proven business development experience is strongly desired.
Experience expanding early stage organizations to maturity, building a new center, division, or program area from the ground up at a national or international nonprofit is a plus.

To Be Considered
Please submit your resume and cover letter online at http://candidates.waldronhr.com. Cover letters expressing your passion for the mission and fit for the role should be addressed to Melissa Merritt.

Grants Manager Position with World Health Partners (WHP)

August 10th, 2015 in Jobs

Grants Manager

• New Delhi, India
• Full-time

Website: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/WorldHealthPartners/81426279-grants-manager

Clinical Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit – Research Assistant (RA)

August 10th, 2015 in Jobs, Practicums/Internships

Clinical Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit - Research Assistant (RA)

The BU School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center’s Clinical Addiction Research and Education
(CARE) Unit is seeking a bright and motivated student to assist faculty and staff with research
activities. The CARE Unit is an academic unit addressing clinical, education, and research aspects
of alcohol and other drug use disorders, including the relationship between substance use and
HIV/AIDS in international settings.

Research Assistant (RA) responsibilities may include:

 Assisting in the preparation of grant proposals
 Literature searches & maintaining a reference database (i.e. RefWorks)
 Creating & editing research presentations with PowerPoint
 Assisting with NIH and IRB reports
 Assisting with planning, marketing, and evaluation of an addiction medicine
training program
 Editing & submitting journal articles
 Coordinating meetings (e.g., preparing handouts, taking minutes, arranging conference
calls)
 Making travel arrangements
 Editing website content
 Misc. tasks (e.g., on-campus errands, data entry)
Preferred experience, skills, & interests:
 Enrolled in a Masters of Public Health program through at least December 2016
 Ability to make a one-year commitment
 Ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects in a deadline-driven environment
 Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team
 Interest in HIV or addiction issues
 Ability to work 15-20 hours a week

This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented student to gain
experience in grant preparation, program implementation/delivery, and the conduct of
research. The CARE Unit is located on the BU Medical Campus in the Crosstown Building (801
Massachusetts Avenue).

Please send a cover letter (indicating when you could start) and a resume to:
Natalia Gnatienko, MPH
Research Project Manager
natalia.gnatienko@bmc.org

2016 Archimedes Project + University Student Coordinator

August 10th, 2015 in Jobs

2016 Archimedes Project + University Student Coordinator

The Archimedes Project's mission is to increase access to clean water and sanitation around the world by working with locally competent and committed entrepreneurs to design and launch lean, scalable and financially sustainable clean water and sanitation enterprises that leverage existing technology, knowledge and partners.

ArchGrpU is an Archimedes Project program that recruits university students to organize an Ideation Lab. These student­led hackathon inspired events introduce human centered and market driven approaches to international development to college students, giving them an unparalleled opportunity to apply their classroom learning the problem of water or sanitation in a selected country. In 2015, we are recruiting students to plan Spring 2016 Ideation Labs at select colleges and universities.

Ideation Lab

An Ideation Lab is a three day hackathon­style event that brings people together from across sectors and disciplines to design a clean water or sanitation enterprise for a selected country. Participants work in teams to design a scalable lean startup that uses existing technology to increase sustainable access to an affordable clean drinking water or sanitation product or service. The design process is supported by the advice and expertise of experienced professionals from across sectors including non­profit, business, academia and local practitioners.

Student Coordinator

The Student Coordinator recruits and leads the team of students that organizes and executes an Ideation Lab at their university. The Planning Team is responsible for researching the selected country, fundraising, recruiting mentors and judges, managing event logistics and executing the Ideation Lab.

Applicants should be excited about bringing together fellow students, faculty and professionals from across sectors to think deeply about creating a solution to one of the greatest challenges the world faces. An ArchGrpU Student Coordinator can be an undergraduate or graduate student who can commit approximately 40 hours a month from September 2015 to May 2016. We are looking for leaders to tackle this challenging event and bring excitement about the Ideation Lab process to their team and campus.

Apply

Applications may be submitted through our Application Portal at archgrp.org/archgrpu. The deadline for submitting an application is August 31, 2015​. Select applicants will be invited to interview with the Archimedes Project team.

Core Course Tutors and Peer Coaches Needed!

August 10th, 2015 in GH Announcements, Jobs

Core Course Tutors Needed!

The BUSPH Core Course Tutoring Program is currently recruiting tutors for the fall semester.  The Core Course Tutoring Program is designed to provide free tutoring in the MPH core courses for MPH students. Tutors are needed for all core courses and may be from any concentration and any degree program. Tutors are BUSPH students who excelled (earned an A or A-) in the core course they would like to tutor and can provide at least two hours per week of tutoring.

Complete the application here. Priority deadline is Friday, September 4, 2015. Please contact Colbey Ricklefs, Educational Resources Coordinator, at sphtutor@bu.edu with any questions.

Peer Coaches Needed!

Peer Coaches provide one-on-one assistance to SPH degree candidates for writing and/or presentation appointments. Peer Coaches are BUSPH students who: excel in communication as demonstrated by an A on two or more writing assignments or presentations at BUSPH, possess strong communication skills, and can provide between three and six hours per week of peer coaching.

Complete the application here. Priority deadline is Friday, September 4, 2015. Please contact Colbey Ricklefs, Educational Resources Coordinator, at sphwrite@bu.edu with any questions.