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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:

 

Under the supervision of the Senior Associate Director (S.A.D.), River Blindness (RB), Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), Schistosomiasis (SCH) and Malaria (ML) Programs, the Associate Director will support the RB/LF/SCH/ML programs, including the design, implementation, and evaluation of program activities.

• Tasks include project management, country office visits, grant writing and reporting, program report writing, publication preparation, budget planning, presentation of results in meetings and conferences, participation in committees, and liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Incumbents may supervise staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs program planning, development, and operations, acting as liaison between country offices and headquarters for technical, logistical, and financial support.
• Helps set goals and milestones, supports performance monitoring through regular contact and visits, and manages budgets, expenditures, and annual reports.
• Works with the Development office on grant proposals, monitors grant use, and prepares donor reports.
• Reviews monthly reports from country programs and maintains key data indices in consultation with the program Epidemiologist.
• Ensures compliance with relevant laws, drafts terms of reference (TORs) for contractors, monitors their progress, and coordinates travel logistics.
• Represents the program at national and international events, leads communication efforts, drafts reports, and contributes to scientific publications.
• Engages with other NGOs for research and new initiatives.
• May supervise program staff.
• Performs other duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in field related to specific program as indicated and six years program related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluency in French, Spanish or Portuguese.
• Post-graduate degree in public health or related studies, five years of experience in global health, neglected tropical diseases, malaria or program management.

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.  All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. 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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