The Center for Innovation and Technology (CIT) is one of three international program divisions at URC/CHS and manages field-based health and development programs through a range of U.S. government funding mechanisms, including USAID, CDC, and MCC. CIT currently supports projects in more than a dozen countries in Southern Africa, Asia, and the Middle East among which is the USAID TBCARE II Global Project.
Job Responsibilities:
The Project Coordinator’s overall responsibility is to provide overall technical, financial and administrative backstopping to CDC funded projects in Southern Africa Region. The coordinator will support other activities/projects as assigned.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide financial, administrative and technical assistance to the project;
- Track and analyze project’s technical and finances: obligations, projections, budgets, expenditures and assist other project staff with the preparation of budgets;
- Work closely with the Corporate Monitor, COP, Country Directors and Administrative team at HQ including (Deputy Director, Director & Program Officers) as well as field staff to monitor program implementation and results;
- Serve as link and point of contact between URC headquarters, subcontractors/collaborators and the project field office;
- Carry out field-visits as assigned by the Corporate Monitor and work together with project staff;
- Track project expenses, review and process monthly field reports, prepare and/or analyze quarterly financial reports, and assist in preparing budgets
- Alert corporate monitor, COP, team leaders of any potential problems with financial management;
- Provide technical input on Project reports, deliverables, briefs, posters etc; Assist in planning and development of project reporting deliverables including editing, proofreading, coordinating translation services, and oversee their production schedules as requested;
- Monitor and assure delivery schedules for technical products are met as requested and required;
- Assist with recruiting, hiring and briefing of consultants/STTA;
- Work with corporate staff on contracts and financial issues to facilitate project financial planning and control and maintain staffing;
- Assure staff and field office compliance with corporate and USAID policies and regulations;
- Attend periodic meetings at HQ to provide technical and management updates of the project;
- Participate in meetings to keep abreast of priority field and activity tasks;
- Plan HQ and U.S. visits of overseas staff as required;
Business Development:
- Support and/or lead proposal coordination (coordination with partners, communication with proposed personnel, provide inputs to technical narrative etc.)
- Assist with development of cost proposals
- Contribute to long term business development strategy for CIT project areas
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in the field related to Healthcare Administration, International Relations, or Public Health
- At least two (2) years of work experience in office or project management of similar scope and complexities as well as experience in utilizing budgeting skills and Excel spreadsheets is required.
- Experience working with USAID or other U.S. government procedures and regulations is preferred.
- Prior experience working in international settings or peace corps preferred
- Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel is required; proficiency in MS Power Point is desired.
- Individual must be self-motivated and willing to self-direct, Must be able to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail, flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment, and ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with speed and accuracy
- Must have excellent communication skills, good professional judgment and capacity to work well independently and as part of a team.
Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in the United States for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.
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