Category: Jobs

Data Entry Clerk position at Gardens for Health International in Rwanda

September 30th, 2013 in Jobs

See the job description and how to apply here: Data Entry Clerk Job Posting

Pathfinder International Grant Writing Position

September 27th, 2013 in Jobs

Exciting opportunity for an exceptional Grant Writer to join Pathfinder’s Institutional Giving team

We are seeking candidates who are interested in conducting research, identifying new funding opportunities, and writing grant proposals for private foundations and corporations to support Pathfinder’s mission.  The right candidate for the Grant Writer position with Pathfinder will be an individual who possess the following qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree required. (Equivalent experience and expertise may be substituted for the Master’s Degree.)
• Minimum of four years professional experience coordinating and writing grant proposals, with proven success in raising funds from institutional donors.
• Excellent writing and substantive editing skills, with strong attention to detail in preparing and reviewing written work.
• Organized work style and ability to work autonomously, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

See full description on our website: Grant Writer-Institutional Giving Officer http://www.pathfinder.org/about-us/careers/employment-opportunities/

Manager, Global Health Advocacy Initiatives

September 20th, 2013 in Jobs

Manager, Global Health Advocacy Initiatives

The Washington, DC office of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), seeks a highly motivated person for Manager, Global Health Advocacy Initiatives. Responsibilities include legislative research and analysis, with a particular emphasis on U.S. funding of global health initiatives for children and families, and federal advocacy strategy development on issues related to U.S. global health policy. The Manager, Global Health Advocacy Initiatives will advocate for the implementation of US policy that improves children's ability to access health services globally, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance the AAP's public policy and legislative goals related to international child health, and represent the AAP before the U.S. Congress and Executive branch agencies. The ideal candidate will possess enthusiasm for the mission of the AAP and a passion for improving the health of the world's children. Five years of relevant experience is required with emphasis on US funding of global health, and relationships with key Congressional and Executive agency staff. Bachelor's degree in communications, political science or related discipline required. Master's degree preferred. Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively, paying close attention to detail and possess exceptional verbal/written communication, analytical and problem solving skills. Knowledge of diverse groups and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences is required. Some weekend work and travel required.

We offer an excellent work environment, competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, please reference MM/DC and visit our "How To Apply" page.

Posting is also available at http://www2.aap.org/visit/jobopen.cfm#dc

Hunt Alternatives Fund Director of Strategic Operations, Demand Abolition

September 20th, 2013 in Jobs

Learn more here: http://www.koyapartners.com/HAF_DSI_DA.html

Student Administrative Assistant position posting for DIH/CGHD office

September 5th, 2013 in Jobs

Student Administrative Assistant for the International Health Department & Center for Global Health & Development

The International Health Department and The Center for Global Health & Development at the Boston University School of Public Health is currently seeking a student for the position of Student Administrative Assistant

The purpose of this position will be to provide general administrative support.

Primary responsibilities include:

  •    Manage day-to-day administrative operations activities, including: phone coverage, distributing the mail and faxes, deliveries to various departments,
  • Assist with financial tasks and office management, such as, travel expense reports, ordering office supplies, submit work order requests to internal BU offices, assist faculty and staff with various projects/tasks when needed, manage tracking sheets for office equipment.

Candidates must have attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring that they are completed with accuracy.  Knowledge of Excel is required.   

Please send resumes by September 9, 2013 to Mary Dangora via email mmb@bu.edu

If you have any questions concerning this posting, please feel free to contact me directly @ 617-414-1277 or email: mmb@bu.edu.

Boston University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently seeking a Director in the Client Services Unit.

September 4th, 2013 in Jobs

Learn more about the position here: Director - Health - 2013

One Acre Fund “1AF” career call, fellowship programs, and newsletter

September 3rd, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars, Fellowships, Jobs

 One Acre Fund (“1AF”) is an innovative non-profit organization that provides a market bundle of services to subsistence farmers in East Africa to enable these families to double their income per planted acre.  They are growing rapidly, and are increasingly looking to connect with students on university campuses to staff this growth.  

Three resources for interested students and early career professionals:

1. 1AF is hosting a careers call on September 25, at 8:00 pm EDT.  1AF’s Chief People Officer will discuss their model and operations as well as how to get a job in the field of international development. To register, click here!

2. For those contemplating careers in international development, they recommend the following fellowship programs to gain more experience:

a. Princeton in Africa
b. Global Health Corps 
c. Peace Corps
d. Kiva
e. Nuru
3. If you or someone you know would like to be added to their monthly careers newsletter, please email them at careers@oneacrefund.org with the subject line “add me to the careers newsletter.”

Vitamin Angels Program Manager for Asia projects available position

August 29th, 2013 in Jobs

New position with www.vitaminangels.org, a great company that one of our recent alum, Austen Musso works at. Please send resumes and cover letters to him at amusso@vitaminangels.org.  

You can  find additional information about the position here: Field Programs Program Manager - Asia

Please note this is a full-time salaried position based in Santa Barbara, CA with about 10% of travel per year.

International Division Finance & Operations Manager position at John Snow Inc.

August 29th, 2013 in Jobs

Learn more details about the position and how to apply here!

Senior Associate, Global Partnerships (Latin America & Caribbean) job opening

August 23rd, 2013 in Jobs

Sr. Associate, Global Partnerships (Latin American & Caribbean)

Job Location  

US-CT-Stamford

Department  

Partnership Management

Category 

Global Programs/Global Operations

# of Openings 

1
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More information about this job:
Summary:
With the support of generous corporate and financial donors, AmeriCares largest program, Global Medical Assistance, provides medicines, medical supplies and other relief on an ongoing basis to hospitals, clinics and community health programs in over 40 countries, including the United States. The program helps our health care partners deliver quality care by providing aid to fill critical resource gaps, including essential products that are unavailable or financially inaccessible.

The Senior Associate develops, nurtures and manages AmeriCares relationship with these partner organizations.  She/he will develop an in-depth understanding of the needs and conditions of their assigned countries, prepare long term and annual plans and play an active leading role in determining the numbers and contents of shipments as well as targeted initiatives and capacity building projects.  The Senior Associate also provides administrative and logistic support to Partners and conducts research activities as assigned by the Regional Director.  Research includes gaining insight into local health priorities and regulatory issues and developing an understanding of the initiatives of other health oriented organizations.  Administrative activities may include tracking shipments and maintaining program records of historical partner information and current activities. The Senior Associate ensures that required reporting materials are sent to and received from partners and solicits additional feedback on shipments and needs.

Responsibilities:
Partner Communication and Information Collection

  • Ensure regular (daily/weekly/monthly) communication and interaction with partners to provide information from AmeriCares (e.g., upcoming shipments, products available for donation) and collect information/reporting (e.g., signed manifests, distribution reporting),
  • Develop and maintain a shared understanding of partnership expectations with each partner, including nature and volume of product donations, impact on partner organization of product donations, AmeriCares policies and standards, partner capabilities
  • Provide effective support of data capture and collection; organization and presentation of information; and standardized reporting to effectively and efficiently manage AmeriCares medical donation partnerships;
  • Prepare reports and analysis of partner feedback, including distribution analysis
  • Oversee shipment building process from inception to completion

Program and Project management

  • Oversee grants to partners, monitor the implementation of project plans and ensure that grant reports are received on time and reformatted for donors
  • Work with partners to develop concept papers for new project ideas which includes key project components, deliverables and budgets
  • Evaluate project activities vis-à-vis goals

Partner Advocacy/Internal Networking

  • Prepare reports regarding partner activities to internal and external constituents including Resource Integration, Operations, Communications and Development;
  • Assist the regional Director with the preparation of new partner applications and moving applications through the approval process.

Research

  • Conduct research on health and regulatory issues in countries/region of responsibility in order to inform the development of partnership, country and regional plans;
  • Research activities of national Ministries of Health as well as other NGOs actively engaged in health issues in region of responsibility, in order to frame issues/opportunities

Administrative Support

  •  Provide administrative support including handling business correspondence, meetings preparation, database and file management, travel arrangements, etc.;
  • Actively participate in department task forces as well as provide leadership and/or support on department wide initiatives.

PRIMARY DELIVERABLES:

  • Effective information collection and management;
  • Thorough execution of all tasks required to maintain integrity and effectiveness of AmeriCares partnerships;
  • Travel, as required

CORE AMERICARES RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work in a manner that is consistent with AmeriCares values of respect, collaboration and teamwork, trust, passion and commitment, compassion and excellence
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree with concentration in a relevant field including, but not limited to, global health/public health, international relations/development/affairs, pre-med, etc.; Master’s Degree  preferred, MPH or related field of study;
  • 2-3 years field experience required;
  • Spanish language (fluent speaking, reading and writing skills required);
  • Cultural/regional knowledge of Latin America; experience abroad is preferred;
  • Must have prior business process and program/project management experience to include business communications, budgeting, presentation experience and Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint);
  • Demonstrated ability to work across cultures and language barriers; 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills; curiosity to understand partners’ interests, commitment , energy to advocate for partner with internal and external constituents and ability to develop & maintain effective partnerships;
  • Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
  • Travel required – (30-40%)

Personal Success Factors:

  • Passion for our mission and the desire to work within the humanitarian aid/emergency response field;
  • Predisposed to problem solving and applying creative solutions to project implementation and increasing impact in the provision of humanitarian aid;
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, with balanced focus on personal accountability and team goals;
  • Demonstrates initiative and follow-through and is self motivated in the completion of deliverables in a dead-line driven environment;
  • Commitment to excellence;
  • Employs sound judgment and decision making to actions and activities, especially as applied to planning, organizing and managing multiple priorities;
  • Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations with the flexibility and adaptability to change focus and priority when needed.

*Please upload a cover letter and two writing samples as additional documents to your on-line application.