Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Jul 2015
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Implementation Unit, the Senior Program Officer provides broad managerial support to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public health programs. Ensures timely and cost-effective implementation of program activities. Manages the development and monitoring of implementation plans and budgets, program reporting and documentation, donor and partner relations, new business development and knowledge management.
This position is grant funded.
Major Accountabilities
- Support the strategic planning process for country programs, including participation in country program retreats, and planning meetings
- Manage the development, review and finalization of annual project work plans
- Monitor project implementation progress, and identify and address implementation challenges in collaboration with country and headquarter staff
- Coordinate provision of technical assistance to designated country programs by identifying internal technical resources and external consultants, and working with country teams to develop and monitor technical assistance scope of work
- Manage the documentation and dissemination of project results, including preparation and submission of progress reports, presentations, and other program documentation
- Participate in the design and implementation of assessments, program reviews and evaluation activities
- Manage the development of country program budgets and budget modifications, and monitor program expenditures to ensure activities are implemented within budgetary guidelines
- Oversee the development and management of sub-agreements by reviewing and approving scopes of work and sub-agreement budgets, and monitor progress of contract deliverables and expenses
- Contribute to the development and implementation of multi-country program initiatives
- Develop and maintain working relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and Columbia University policies and procedures and contribute to the preparation and implementation of corrective action plans
- Support new business development by assisting with the development of proposals
- Participate in the recruitment efforts of international hires and other senior country program staff
- Supervise staff as required and coach and mentor staff in program management skills
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Education
- Requires Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in Public Health or related discipline strongly preferred.
Experience, Skills, and Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in developing, implementing and evaluating public health programs
- Minimum three (3) years HIV/AIDS program development, implementation and monitoring experience in developing country settings
- Demonstrated experience working with government officials, implementing partners, international donors and other counterparts
- Demonstrated experience supervising public health program staff
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of USG policies and regulations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent writing ability, strong interpersonal, group facilitation and oral presentation skills
- Demonstrated experience working in teams, as well as, working independently with minimum supervision
Experience, Skills, and Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
- Foreign language proficiency in French, Portuguese, or Russian
Travel Requirements
- Requires international travel of 6-10 trips per year with each trip lasting approximately 10-14 days
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