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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.

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

The Health Programs Strategy, Innovation, and Program Support (H-SIPS) Unit works to enhance the impact of The Carter Center's Health Programs through strategic direction, innovation, collaboration, and cross-program learning. The H-SIPS unit focuses on honoring existing commitments outlined in the Health Programs Strategic Plan while advancing secondary aspirations. Its work encompasses supporting initiatives across peace-health, mental health, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and health systems strengthening. This includes convening expert meetings such as the biannual International Task Force for Disease Eradication and piloting innovative approaches to address emerging health challenges.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Associate supports the Associate Director of the Health Programs Strategy, Innovation, and Program Support (H-SIPS) unit with planning, implementing, managing, and monitoring Health Program activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting field-related activities to meet program targets. Assists in organizing cross-program learning initiatives and workshops.
• Facilitating the alignment of H-SIPS activities with the Health Programs Strategic Plan.
• Serving as a liason with Carter Center program staff, the Emory Institutional Review Board (IRB), and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining direct communication with and travels to program field offices to support activities, meetings, and program oversight.
• Assisting with development and coordination of program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings, in particular the technical and logistical coordination of the annual Program Review meeting (as needed).

This Atlanta-based position may require domestic and international travel. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

 

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, 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. Assists in the formatting and submission of publications for scientific peer review. 
• 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: 

• Public health-related experience, particularly in an international setting.
• Experience with program design, monitoring, and evaluation with a non- governmental organization (NGO), international agency, or government agency.
• Knowledge of aultitative and/or quantitative data collection methods.
• Competent with MS 365 applications, including SharePoint or other web-based collaborative platforms.
• Strong ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, attention to detail, work independently and in a team setting are a must.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and must exhibit a cordial demeanor and be capable of day-to- day organization and follow-up.
• Advanced intercultural and interpersonal skills are key to this position's success.
• Competency in a foreign language and experience living/working in Africa will be a huge asset

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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