Post Title: Coordinator, Program,
Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP)
Organization: Save the Children - US
Location: Washington DC, United States
of America
Background Information
Save the
Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with
programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate
and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and
economic opportunities.
In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance
to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.
Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around
the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the
well-being of children everywhere.
Save the
Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive
salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life
insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We
provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability,
marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all
applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
The
Coordinator provides daily administrative, operational, logistical, and program
support to Save the Children’s Washington DC-based Maternal Child Health
Integrated Program (MCHIP) team and Country Offices as needed. Ensure coordination
and efficiency in the day to day operations of the SC MCHIP team by serving as
a central point for communications and logistics, both internally and
externally (mainly with MCHIP partners). Maintain office systems to ensure that
the unit functions smoothly.
Responsibilities
·
Administrative and Operational Support -
including meeting coordination; management of team calendar; travel and visa
support; arranging logistics for global meetings; helping prepare
presentations; managing central shared electronic files and processing
agreements.
·
Program Support - including supporting core
an/or country workplan development process as requested; reviewing and editing
program documents; managing receipt, editing and storage of trip reports;
supporting communication with field staff and organizing and attending MCHIP
Country Support Team meetings as requested.
·
Grants and Finance Support - including drafting
and processing subgrant agreements through internal approval systems; reviewing
travel expense reports and advance reconciliations; assisting in processing
purchase orders for office supplies and equipment; participating in budget
preparation as requested.
Requirements
·
Bachelors degree or equivalent required
·
At least 2 years administrative experience in an
office environment (NGO preferred)
·
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software
including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
·
Proficiency in English and other foreign
language – preferably French – strongly preferred
·
International development experience and
familiarity/experience in global health very highly preferred
·
Excellent organizational and time management
skills
·
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
required
·
Ability to take initiative and work
independently, as well as part of a team
·
Ability to problem solve, multi-task, and
prioritize
·
Exceptional attention to detail
·
Ability to work in high pressure environment
with competing priorities and tight deadlines
·
Employee Type Full-Time Regular
How to apply:
Submit
resume on-line at: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHI...
Job ID: #617065
Closing date: 09 Dec 2013
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