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The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. 

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at  The Carter Center. 

 

SUMMARY:

 

The Program Associate supports the Mental Health Program’s Global Behavioral Health (GBH) pillar, focusing primarily on the coordination and implementation of program activities. The Program Associate contributes to the design and implementation of operational research as well as its knowledge production and dissemination. The Program Associate plays a role in ensuring coordination and synergies across MHP pillars and internally across departments at The Carter Center. The Program Associate reports to the Associate Director, GBH.

The Program Associate will coordinate and support implementation of mental health program activities related to behavioral health systems strengthening in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) including workforce development, legislative and policy reform, and social inclusion strengthening. The Program Associate will support cross-programmatic and cross-pillar efforts, such as the integration of the Carter Center’s mental health and infectious disease (NTD, TB) programming and journalism and school-based behavioral health in LMICs. The Program Associate will support operational research, communications, and development efforts under the direction of the Associate Director, Global Behavioral Health and work closely with the GBH Senior Program Associate, including with tasks such as developing budgets and proposals, managing grants, and assisting in the coordination of meetings and conferences for assigned projects. Domestic and international travel will be required on occasion. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required. The Program Associate may also supervise volunteers, interns, and temporary staff.

 

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Primary duty is organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of a global program and its related activities which include, but are not limited to the following: researching factors that may impact the success of the program, and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements in order to provide appropriate input.
• Monitors and reports progress of objectives and goals of the program.
• Develops promotional materials/venues, manages relational databases, and establishes/forecasts budget requirements.
• Develops work plans to accomplish objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement. Monitors expenditures and may prepare financial reports; may assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
• Prepares operational and statistical reports to assist in effective decision-making.
• Conducts training, represents the program at international meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
• May write or develop reports, speeches, briefings, newsletters, promotional materials, grants or other written materials related to the program.
• Conducts research and gathers accurate information to develop various publications.
• May plan, administer, or monitor the program's budget or related grants. May assist in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
• May supervise staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• This is not an administrative support position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Psychology and other relevant programs.
• Works well with others in a highly collaborative environment, is highly organized, and maintains a positive and professional attitude in the workplace.
• Displays tact and discretion in all matters and is successful at building effective interpersonal professional relationships.The successful candidate will have the ability to learn quickly, be flexible, and adapt to challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Efficient multitasking across multiple projects concurrently within a time-sensitive environment and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential to the position.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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