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<p><span><span>The<span> </span></span><span>Program</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Officer (PO) provides holistic support to global health projects, enabling projects to successfully achieve results and maintain MSH’s<span> </span></span></span><span><span>strong reputation</span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span>with donors and stakeholders.<span> </span></span><span>The PO is a member of the Global Programs and Operations (GPO), Project Planning and Management (PP&M) team and will be assigned to multiple projects.</span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span>The PO conceptualizes and executes project management support strategies throughout the entire project management lifecycle and<span> </span></span><span>is responsible for</span><span><span> </span>the efficient organization and functioning of project support processes.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>The PO also<span> </span></span><span>assists</span><span><span> </span>in technical coordination and work related to technical areas where assigned. The PO works primarily under the guidance of and<span> </span></span><span>provides assistance to</span><span><span> </span>program management staff</span><span>,</span></span><span><span><span> </span>with mentorship from the<span> </span></span><span>PP&M<span> </span></span><span>Senior Project Officer</span></span><span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p><p></p><p>The main duties and responsibilities include:</p><p></p><p><b><span>Project Technical Implementation and Management Support</span></b><span> (80%)</span></p><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Serve as a primary point of contact for the project director and</span><span><span> </span>program management</span><span><span> </span>team to connect with for day-to-day support from PP&M and MSH global business units (</span><span>e.g.</span><span><span> </span>finance, contracts, procurement, communications, HR). </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Serve as “first responder” for all issues related to operations<span> </span></span><span>and administrative<span> </span></span><span>support needs of the project management team, tapping into<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span>of content area experts as needed. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Plan and coordinate processes,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>activities, and deliverables including</span><span><span> </span>setting up templates, process flow charts,<span> </span></span><span>and<span> </span></span><span>production calendars</span><span><span> </span>to<span> </span></span><span>manage workflow (e.g. for workplans, reports,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>calendars, contacts, consultants, subcontractors, procurement, travel</span><span>)</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist in tracking and documenting project deliverables.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with and provide guidance and oversight to other project support colleagues to ensure all processes are completed on time</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>accurate</span><span>, and compliant</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist in ensuring project SharePoint site is used appropriately by project team.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Be familiar with project<span> </span></span><span>objectives</span><span>, technical<span> </span></span><span>strategies, and</span><span><span> </span></span><span>deliverables</span><span><span> </span>and reporting requirements to ensure<span> </span></span><span>timely</span><span><span> </span>and high-quality submissions. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support the development</span><span>, drafting, editing</span><span>, and formatting<span> </span></span><span>of<span> </span></span><span>deliverables</span><span><span> </span>and communications products</span><span>, including<span> </span></span><span>work plans,</span><span><span> </span>progress reports,<span> </span></span><span>articles, abstracts,<span> </span></span><span>and other technical or contract</span><span>ual</span><span><span> </span>deliverables,<span> </span></span><span>to<span> </span></span><span>strength communication of results, including data visualization.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Manage consultants, including recruitment</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>contracting, and<span> </span></span><span>administration</span><span>.<span> </span></span><span>Serve as the administrative contact and manage consultant tasks in Workday.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>In coordination with finance</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>project management<span> </span></span><span>and contracts<span> </span></span><span>staff, manage subaward and subcontract administration processes, such as invoice processing</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>deliverable review</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>subaward modifications</span><span>.</span><span>  </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>In collaboration with project management and finance staff, review budget monitoring reports,<span> </span></span><span>submit</span><span><span> </span>purchase requests</span><span><span> </span>and create purchase orders</span><span>, review<span> </span></span><span>invoices</span><span><span> </span>prior to project and finance management approval</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span>and collaborate with<span> </span></span><span>project staff<span> </span></span><span>to</span><span><span> </span></span><span>ensure<span> </span></span><span>close<span> </span></span><span>financial management</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support</span><span><span> </span>project start-up or close-out processes, tailoring the MSH start-up or close-out toolkit to the project.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop and </span><span>maintain</span><span> project pending lists and/or dashboards and meeting agendas. Schedule, connect, attend, and document regular and ad hoc project team meetings.</span></span><span><span> </span><span>Follow up on action items between meetings.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Other project management tasks<span> </span></span><span>needed</span><span><span> </span>for successful implementation of the project.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><span>Business Development</span></b> (10%)</p><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Serve as<span> </span></span><span>management or technical</span><span><span> </span>contributor on<span> </span></span><span>bids as</span><span><span> </span>assigned. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Contribute to prepositioning research and documentation as requested.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Coordinate proposal development processes as<span> </span></span><span>assigned</span><span>, including</span><span><span> </span>monitoring<span> </span></span><span>of<span> </span></span><span>proposal calendar</span><span><span> </span>and coordination with proposed partners</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><span>Team Effectiveness</span></b> (10%)</p><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support<span> </span></span><span>GPO</span><span><span> </span>or cross-department initiatives, as assigned, such as development or improvement of systems, tools, processes</span><span>, and compliance with quality management systems.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Participate in annual corporate work planning</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>budgeting</span><span><span> </span>and quarterly forecasts. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Responsible for data entry and quality into corporate systems; ensure effective use of internal systems (SharePoint, Costpoint, Workday, Salesforce, etc.) </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><p><b><span>Education, Skills,</span></b><b><span> and Experience</span></b></p><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor’s degree</span><span><span> </span>or its<span> </span></span><span>i</span><span>nternational<span> </span></span><span>e</span><span>quivalent in public health or a related field.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>3-5</span><span><span> </span>years<span> </span></span><span>of<span> </span></span><span>demonstrated</span><span><span> </span>relevant experience<span> </span></span><span>providing project operational support for public health or international development programs in LMIC countries</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Strong analytical</span><span>,<span> </span>organizational and project management skills</span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Able to assess priorities and solve problems using innovative, evidence-based solutions.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span>including strong conceptualization, facilitation, and planning skills.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Familiarity with<span> </span></span><span>financial management</span><span><span> </span>of international projects</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience writing, editing, and formatting high-quality communications, reports, and presentations, including professional communications for important stakeholders and donors.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proficiency</span><span><span> </span>with advanced functionality of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.<span> </span></span><span>Workday,<span> </span></span><span>Cost</span><span>p</span><span>oint</span><span>, and Salesforce</span><span><span> </span>experience<span> </span></span><span>is</span><span><span> </span>helpful.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated ability to work independently<span> </span></span><span>as well as</span><span><span> </span>within and across multiple teams. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong interpersonal skills, written, and oral</span></span><b><span><span> </span></span></b><span><span>presentation skills</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated ability in consensus building.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent cross-cultural communication, diplomacy, and active</span></span><b><span><span> </span></span></b><span><span>listening skills.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English and French.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Flexibility to work across multiple time zones</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Competencies</span></b><span> </span></p><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Systems Thinking: Ability to understand, affect, connect, and<span> </span></span><span>leverage</span><span><span> </span>various parts of a system while<span> </span></span><span>maintaining</span><span><span> </span>sight of the<span> </span></span><span>whole system</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assessing / Managing Work: Ability to set clear<span> </span></span><span>objectives</span><span>, coordinate resources, people, and processes, and manage feedback loops to adjust approaches as necessary</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Communication: Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Learning: Ability to learn new technical skills and knowledge quickly</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>*Please note there is a preference for candidates based in Rwanda, Kenya, or Ethiopia. Candidates in the U.S. will also be considered.</span></b></p><p></p><p><b><span>**Kindly note that the salary posting range listed is for Rwandan nationals only, <u>NOT</u> for U.S. locations/U.S.-based candidates.</span></b></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"><br> </p>The expected salary range for this position is: $12,015.00 - $16,820.00 annually (U.S. locations only).<p style="text-align:left"><br><span>MSH considers multiple job-related factors when determining an offer, including but not limited to, business and organizational needs, candidate qualifications, internal equity, location, and internal budget.</span><br> </p><p style="text-align:left"><br><span>Salary is just one of many aspects of our total rewards package; at MSH, our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive set of competitive benefits that includes a substantial vacation, sick and holiday policies, training and development programs, competitive insurance coverage for health, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401k plan, Flexible Spending Account, among others.</span><br> </p>The selected candidate will be able to work remotely in a country where they are authorized to work and MSH is registered.<p>MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Know Your Rights - Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a> (English)</p><p><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Know Your Rights - Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a> (Spanish)</p>

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