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JOB TITLE: Program Manager – Early Child Development and Nutrition – Temporary Position
DEPARTMENT: The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science
REPORTS TO: Executive Director, the Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: August 2016 – February 2017
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Sackler Institute the Program Manager (PM) will take the lead in launching a Global Compact for Early Childhood Development (ECD) focused particularly on the First Thousand Days period. The PM will concentrate initially on the preparation of a workshop in fall 2016 among “Early Adopter Cities” meant to bring together experts in cognition and social development, city policy makers, funders and caregivers from a select group of cities (national and international) in the preparation of a blueprint for best practices in governance and sustainable financing of such programs, Contingent upon the success of this initial activity and the securing of additional funding, this temporary position may evolve into a permanent Program Manager position at the Sackler Institute. This is a unique opportunity for a person with excellent writing and interpersonal skills and a passion for early child development and nutrition science.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
In collaboration with the Development department, manage and write grants and reports in support of the Early Adopter Cities Workshop and of Global Compact activities beyond the Workshop
Take the lead in identifying the scientists and stakeholders that will form the scientific organizing committee (SOC) presiding over the workshop agenda and content,
Network closely with topical experts, the scientific organizing committee, and Cities stakeholders in managing the development of the ECD workshop, and in crafting a well-balanced balanced scientific agenda
Work with the Academy’s support team on logistics, marketing, audio-visual set up and dissemination; providing post-conference reports and educational dissemination materials
Compile and analyze scientific data for presentations to participating GCECD cities and Board Committee members
Take the lead for the overall management of the Global Compact for Early Childhood Development (GCECD) within the Sackler institute for Nutrition Science
Work across programs of the Academy including Conference Center, Development, Communication, Marketing, and Annals
REQUIREMENTS
PhD and at least 2 year post-doctoral experience in the field of Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Broad interest in the multiple aspects that relate to successful ECD from a nutrition and cognition perspective including the scientific and logistical basis for program implementation, e.g. policy development, technological innovation, structure of the delivery systems, public health
Strong capacity to transform ideas and concepts into a set of activities, with realistic timeline
Demonstrated ability to work in coordination with various teams to implement an activity
Demonstrated ability to write in a clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive manner.
Excellent oral communication skills, as well as strong editing and proofreading skills, with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to manage projects from start to finish, multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in both collaborative and independent settings. Interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to interact with high level global experts and executive level leaders.
Ability to conduct literature reviews
Competence in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Strong commitment to rigorous and ethical scientific approach in all aspects of the job.
Ability to work Full Time at our downtown Manhattan headquarters
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