Organization: AmeriCares
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Aug 2015
ABOUT AMERICARES
AmeriCares is an emergency response and global health organization that saves lives and builds healthier futures for people in crisis in the U.S. and around the world. Every day, AmeriCares puts critically needed medicines and supplies in the hands of frontline health workers and develops innovative, sustainable health improvements in their communities. We are the leading nonprofit for delivering donated medicines and medical supplies to health programs around the world. We leverage this core competency with emergency preparedness, response and recovery efforts, and programs that improve health outcomes. Our programs increase access to care in more than 90 countries every year.
POSITION SUMMARY
AmeriCares global health programs at their core seek to confront crisis and create change by creating pathways to health and opportunity. We aspire to support individuals, families and their communities to realize improved health outcomes that lead to years of good health so they can reach their full potential. The Global Programs department at the organization leads this work, working with our partners in over 40 countries through our Access to Medicines and Medical Consumable Program. Additionally we support, protect, equip and building capacity of health workers in our Health Worker Safety Initiative and deliver direct services in our primary care clinic in El Salvador and through mobile medical units in Mumbai, India.
The Senior Associate will be part of a highly efficient and motivated team. She/he will be involved in program development, project management, as well as managing AmeriCares relationship with partner organizations. In addition, she/he support our field offices, serving as a liaison between HQ and the Field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Program development and Project management
- Work with the Senior Director – International Programs & Partnerships to develop concept papers and proposals for new project ideas which includes key project components, deliverables and budgets
- Oversee grants to partners, monitor the implementation of project plans and ensure that grant reports are received on time and reformatted for donors
- Evaluate project activities vis-à-vis goals
Partner Communication and Information Collection
- Ensure regular (daily/weekly/monthly) communication and interaction with partners to provide information from AmeriCares and collect information/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
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 program development and project management
- Thorough execution of all tasks required to maintain integrity and effectiveness of AmeriCares partnerships;
- Travel, as required
CORE AMERICARES RESPONSIBILITIES
- Foster AmeriCares values of responsiveness, results orientation, collaboration, efficiency and integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Fluency in French (speaking and reading/writing skills is required);
- 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 international field experience required;
- 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;
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- 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;
- Ability and desire to travel internationally;
- Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.**PERSONAL SUCCESS FACTORS**
- Passion for our mission and the desire to work within the global health/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
How to apply:
In order to be considered for this position, the applicant should please submit the following items in an expression of interest to AmeriCares:
- A cover letter/suitability statement highlighting relevant skills and fit
- Curriculum vitae or resume that clearly spell out qualifications and experience
- Two writing samples**Please follow the link below to apply directly to this position:**
https://careers-americares.icims.com/jobs/1220/senior-associate%2c-global-partnerships/job?
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We will contact you should we feel that your background and experience is a match for our current needs.
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