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Program Manager
Keywords: Locuri de munca & Internship
The Child Survival and Health Program Manager works with Technical Advisors to provide support for IRC health programs worldwide. The Program Manager will concentrate approximately 60% of efforts with IRC's Child Survival programs worldwide, 20% with programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and 20% with programs in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue
Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, protection,
post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those
uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. Committed to
restoring dignity and self-reliance, the IRC is a global symbol of hope
and renewal for those who have taken flight in search of freedom.
Closing date: 17 Nov 2008
Location: United States of America (the)
Location: United States of America (the)
The Program Manager will report to the Senior Technical Advisors responsible for Child Survival and for East Africa, and to the Director of Health Systems responsible for programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Program Manager will work closely with a range of headquarters and field-based colleagues as well as representatives of IRC partner agencies.
Essential job functions
1. Work with the supervising Technical Advisors to provide technical assistance to field programs, including: review of proposals and reports; collection and review of relevant data; email correspondence in response to field requests;
2. Provide administrative assistance in support of Technical Advisors (this is not expected to exceed 25% of the Program Manager's efforts);
3. Represent the IRC at conferences and other events;
4. Track child survival grants and budgets to ensure timely financial and narrative reporting;
5. Organize monthly phone calls with staff in supported countries;
6. Other duties as assigned and agreed on.
Qualifications
A. 2-3 years international health experience, preferably in community health
B. Presentation, writing and editing skills
C. Bachelor's Degree
D. Ability to travel 10-20 weeks per year
The following qualifications are not required but will strengthen any application
E. MPH
F. Clinical background
G. Proficiency in French.
*****You must have US work authorization
How to apply
We request that
all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please
indicate in your cover letter how you initially became aware of this
vacancy. IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for
applications, recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The
IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you
are selected as a candidate.
Deadline: 2008/11/17
Country or region: United States
