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
GUINEA WORM ERADICATION PROGRAM:
Since 1986, The Carter Center has led the international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease, working closely with ministries of health and local communities, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and many others. Guinea worm disease could become the second human disease in history, after smallpox, to be eradicated. It would be the first parasitic disease to be eradicated and the first disease to be eradicated without the use of a vaccine or medicine.
SUMMARY:
- The Associate Director will assist with the end stage of the GWEPs in one or more Guinea worm affected countries, currently: Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Mali, South Sudan.
- The Associate Director will be based at headquarters and will assist the national eradication programs (1) Maintain the frequency and quality of supervision of regional and district program officers and field staff in areas under active surveillance in efforts to interrupt transmission of GWs, and (2) Assess and assist with the monitoring and evaluation of GWEP teams charged with assessing levels of cash reward awareness, including the promptness and quality of the national surveillance system in responding to investigations of rumors of possible cases and the outcomes of those investigations
- The Director, Senior Associate Director, Guinea Worm Eradication, and the Vice President for Health Programs are the primary providers of direction and guidance concerning priorities and action steps to be implemented regarding the eradication of Guinea worm.
- The Associate Director also works in coordination with The Carter Center's Country Representatives (CRs).
- This position will report to the Senior Associate Director, Guinea Worm Eradication Program.
- Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Directs the planning, development, and operations of a program.
- Collaborates with representatives from private, government, and international agencies.
- Plans, executes, and monitors program budgets, including approval of expenditures; prepares annual financial and program reports to external parties with interests in the program.
- May engage in fundraising initiatives on behalf of the program.
- Ensures that the program is in compliance with federal and international laws and regulations.
- Oversees program communications, including development of communications strategies, development of key program messages, production of print and electronic materials, and reputation management.
- Represents the program in various national and international fora, and actively engages with representatives from other NGO's for purposes of conducting research and designing new initiatives.
- May supervise program staff.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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 QUALIFCATIONS:
- Master's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- A candidate would be preferred with a proven ability to work successfully in sub- Saharan Africa, a track record of conducting program administration and field assessments, experience of project management including field teams and excellent communication skills are also needed.
- French language proficiency.
- Portuguese proficiency.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer
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.
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 Associate Director of Program Communications will help The Carter Center program teams use communications strategies to mobilize project participants and drive positive behavior change.
- The Associate Director will help program teams build communications products – microsites, websites, apps, social media sites, and campaigns — that lead to specific program outcomes, such as increasing digital literacy, linking pro-democracy influencers, or lowering barriers to mental health care.
- The position will report to VP Communications.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The Associate Director of Program Communications will assist The Carter Center program teams use communications strategies to mobilize project participants and drive positive behavior change.
- Will also help program teams build communications products -- microsites, websites, apps, social media sites, and campaigns -- that lead to specific program outcomes, such as increasing digital literacy, linking pro-democracy influencers, or lowering barriers to mental health care.
- The position will report to the VP of Communications.
- Key Responsibilities: Responsible for working with program colleagues to understand their goals and strategize which communication tools will help them achieve those goals.
- Helps design communications approaches, draft creative and technical briefs, find and vet agencies, project-manage the build-out of products and campaigns, and mitigates any risks to The Carter Center's brand.
- Liaises with external creative agencies and tech partners as well as with The Carter Center IT team on issues of online security and technology platforms and preferences.
- Researches, vets, and contracts with communications, creative, and tech firms to build communication products and services, working collaboratively with internal clients in The Carter Center program teams.
- Develops realistic timelines with key internal milestones for product launches.
- Interacts regularly with The Carter Center program staff and directors as well as manages the day-to-day interactions with consultants and agencies.
- Develops realistic timelines with key internal milestones for product launches.
- Oversees the build-out of communications products and services, working closely with program colleagues and the agency to deliver high-quality work that delivers measurable program outcomes.
- Responsible for ongoing development and maintenance of a high-quality campaigns with agencies.
- Drafts creative briefs and RFPs that articulate the specific communications products and services needed and how they will be delivered and managed.
- Uses data analytics to guide agency usage and future program projects.
- Mitigates any brand and reputational risk to The Carter Center by vetting and approving all creative work and content.
- Monitors the ongoing performance of the creative products, including flagging any reputational risks that emerge over time based on content, maintenance needs, and alignment with The Carter Center communications protocols and overall strategy and vision.
- Manages the day-to-day interactions with those consultants and agencies.
- Drafts contracts with consultants and vendors and sets work-related parameters for them.
- Responsible for project budgets, implementing cost-saving approaches, and appropriate use of The Carter Center funds.
- Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
- Coordinates efficient office procedures in support of program activities.
- Maintains professional growth and the professional development of self and departmental staff by identifying educational programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading- edge expertise within the department.
- Performs related responsibilities as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in communications, business, marketing, journalism, or a related field, and five years of professional experience in journalism, media, advertising, corporate communications, or public relations, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least eight years’ experience at PR or advertising agency or in corporate communications or digital marketing.
- Strong management skills with a proven ability to hire, lead, and motivate consultants, and agencies to do their best work.
- Proven ability to liaise between teams.
- Strong knowledge of media and audience analytics.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of international development, especially public health and peacebuilding.
- Strong experience as a project manager of digital communications projections, including websites, social media campaigns, and behavior change communications.
- Deadline and detail-oriented, as well as a team player and a problem solver.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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.
In consultation with the programs and overseas offices of the Carter Center, the Overseas Operations (OO) Program Assistant supports the program with purchases of materials and supplies. This position reports to the Procurement Coordinator in Overseas Operations. This temporary position assists Overseas Operations at The Carter Center. This position will be full-time (up to 40 hours weekly) from April 15 - October 15 with the option for hybrid work. Schedule to be determined in coordination with the supervisor but is open to remote or onsite arrangements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The OO Program Assistant ensures the timely execution of purchase requests and verifies that purchases have been received.
- For high-dollar purchases, the Program Assistant requests multiple bids as needed and follows procurement process procedures.
- Oversees the export process of items purchased in the United States that are destined for overseas locations.
- Prepares the paperwork necessary to facilitate shipping, including donation letters, commercial invoices, and packing lists.
- Coordinates with the programs, overseas operations teams, and shipping companies to ensure timely shipments.
- May assist in vendor management activities and collect sensitive information from vendors, such as tax and banking information.
- Tracks invoices from vendors to ensure all Carter Center Accounts remain current.
- Packs and prepares items for overseas shipments.
- May perform other duties as needed, including various special assignments, studies, and archiving that may require investigation, research, and preparation of reports on specific topics.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provides administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives, and programs within an NGO environment.
- Assists assigned managers and team members by maintaining calendars, receiving and composing communications as correspondence, and replies to inquiries.
- Handles preparations, scheduling, logistics, and other various requirements for domestic and international travel.
- Drafts contracts, budgets, and donor reports with direction from manager.
- Processes financial documents including contracts, expense reports, invoices, etc.
- Writes routine reports and correspondence, and assists with the development of project/program materials.
- Organizes meetings and events.
- Works with and maintains data management and filing for projects/program. Serves as an administrator of work product with other programs/departments, i.e. finance, program development, public information, etc. Liaises and communicates with project consultants and field office staff, providing logistical and administrative support, as directed.
- Conducts research and provides support to one or more staff members in regards to project and programmatic efforts.
- May supervise work study students and volunteers.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Full-time position: up to 40 hours/week with the option for hybrid work. Schedule to be determined in coordination with the supervisor but is open to remote or onsite arrangements.
Duration: tentatively April 15 - October 15
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of administrative experience.
- Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, database applications, and cloud-based applications and software.
- Working knowledge of procurement or project management software is preferred.
- French and/or Portuguese language proficiency is an asset.
- Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, and to bend, stoop, and twist.
- International experience a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills with excellent organization and strong attention to detail.
- Proactive attitude and ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory Temporary Services is looking for a Program Assistant to work within The Carter Center CMS to help update and maintain content on Carter Center websites.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure web content is up to date.
- Maintain calendars and forms for the website.
- Prepare materials for website/social media publication.
- Participate in response to critical events and breaking news.
- Help manage videos, photos, and digital assets for Comms office.
- May support social media platforms.
- May support the promotion of Carter Center virtual events.
- May maintain databases and spreadsheets; may also analyze data and design/generate associated reports.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provides administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives, and programs within an NGO environment.
- Assists assigned managers and team members by maintaining calendars, receiving and composing communications as correspondence, and replies to inquiries.
- Handles preparations, scheduling, logistics, and other various requirements for domestic and international travel.
- Drafts contracts, budgets, and donor reports with direction from manager.
- Processes financial documents including contracts, expense reports, invoices, etc.
- Writes routine reports and correspondence, and assists with the development of project/program materials.
- Organizes meetings and events.
- Works with and maintains data management and filing for projects/program. Serves as an administrator of work product with other programs/departments, i.e. finance, program development, public information, etc. Liaises and communicates with project consultants and field office staff, providing logistical and administrative support, as directed.
- Conducts research and provides support to one or more staff members in regards to project and programmatic efforts.
- May supervise work study students and volunteers.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Part-time position: 24-30 hours/week, Monday – Thursday. On-site three days a week. One day work from home.
Duration: tentatively April 22 – January 22
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of administrative experience.
- Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Should be comfortable with technology.
- Experience with content management systems is a plus.
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 Financial Analyst is responsible for the coordination, review and analysis of financial data and other information for multiple assigned programs. The position assists in ensuring the accuracy of accounting data, and the accuracy and timeliness of grant reporting. Major functional responsibilities include expense processing, grant management, financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, compliance, cash management and procurement. This position reports to the Associate Director, Program Finance. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Analyzes historical accounting data and other information to make projections which will aid management in short- and long-range financial planning.
- Coordinates action necessary to correct account balances and maintain proper accounting controls and procedures.
- Assists in year-end audits and in ensuring the accuracy of accounting data.
- Analyzes financial statements and prepares and analyzes financial reports to represent current and projected financial status.
- Projects future trends and prepares long-range operational forecasts and cash flow analysis.
- May assist in preparing, developing and monitoring budgets.
- May perform indirect cost analysis.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, finance or a related field and two years of financial analysis or accounting experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have at least 5+ years of related financial experience.
- Experience with computerized general ledger systems is required (MS Dynamics and QuickBooks are preferred).
- Experience with international business transactions is preferred.
- Working knowledge of US Government regulations, in particular USAID, is important.
- Professional finance certifications are encouraged.
- Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is preferred.
- Experience in the functional areas of finance and accounting, including payments and accounts payable processing, general ledger, cash management, auditing, budgeting, and financial analysis, is required.
- Experience with the development of grant budget proposals and grant management.
- Candidate must have analytical ability, demonstrated ability and experience making sound financial judgments and decisions, must be able to manage tasks with little supervision, and must be able to work well in a team environment in support of the programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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.
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 Senior Program Associate designs, implements, and coordinates the operations of the domestic behavioral health policy initiatives and related activities of the Mental Health Program.
- They oversee the policy programming currently underway focusing on Parity, School Based Behavioral Health and Older Adult Behavioral Health in Georgia and several other states.
- The Senior Program Associate collaborates across programs within the Mental Health Program and other Carter Center programs, when applicable.
- This position will report to the Associate Director Mental Health who oversees Public Policy initiatives.
- The position is based in Atlanta and may require some domestic travel.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Designs, implements, coordinates operational facets of a specific program and its related activities.
- Manages work plans that are designed to accomplish program goals and objectives, and implements changes for improvement and efficiency.
- Makes decisions on behalf of the program based on critical analyses of operational/statistical reports, financial data and budget forecasts, and outside trends and factors related to the program.
- May plan, administer or monitor the program's budget, financial management, and/or grants.
- Takes a leadership role on program-related committees and teams.
- May develop fund raising initiatives, including researching and identifying funding sources and writing and submitting grant proposals.
- Conducts program research and ensures that mandatory operational and statistical reports are fact-based and comply with regulations.
- Serves as liaison with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program, and may write and give speeches/presentations at conferences, university functions, or before various boards.
- May supervise staff. Ensures that complete and accurate program records are kept and maintained.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and four years related program management experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Mental Health related field, public policy, public administration or a related field and several years of program related and/or policy analysis experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- A preferred candidate would have direct federal, state or local public policy and program development experience;
- Experience in or knowledge of the social services, social justice or mental health public policy space;
- Exemplary communication and relationship management skills;
- Direct experience working in or advocating before the Georgia state legislature is a plus;
- Exceptional attention to detail in the pursuit of high-performing execution, working independently and with a team;
- Proficiency in social media, project management software and content management
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provides administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives, and programs within an NGO environment.
- Assists assigned managers and team members by maintaining calendars, receiving and composing communications as correspondence, and replies to inquiries.
- Handles preparations, scheduling, logistics, and other various requirements for domestic and international travel.
- Drafts contracts, budgets, and donor reports with direction from manager.
- Processes financial documents including contracts, expense reports, invoices, etc.
- Writes routine reports and correspondence, and assists with the development of project/program materials.
- Organizes meetings and events.
- Works with and maintains data management and filing for projects/program.
- Serves as an administrator of work product with other programs/departments, i.e. finance, program development, public information, etc.
- Liaises and communicates with project consultants and field office staff, providing logistical and administrative support, as directed.
- Conducts research and provides support to one or more staff members in regards to project and programmatic efforts.
- May supervise work study students and volunteers.
- Performs other related duties as required.
SPECIFIC DETAILS:
- Assists with the creation and maintenance of Teams channels that support GWEP research working groups.
- Ensures the GWEP research archive on SharePoint is thorough and complete by managing related folders and saving documents flagged by the research team from emails/business management systems to the SharePoint archive.
- Maintains and updates research partner matrices (e.g., names, positions, affiliations, contact information) for all individuals in each GWEP research working group.
- Processes contracts for research partners and consultants, liaising with those partners, GWEP staff, and country programs (when required) to determine contract dates and scope of work. Monitors end dates and informs contract managers 6 weeks in advance of contract expiration. Processes renewals if required.
- Processes financial documents including purchase orders, invoices, travel advances, and expense reports for GWEP staff, researchers, and contractors. Manages communications between partners and Finance regarding any compliance questions raised when reviewing invoices or other financial documents.
- Orders office supplies and materials for the research team and to support research-related convenings and activities, as needed.
- Maintains a calendar of events for GWEP research activities. Sends emails and event calendar invitations to research partners, as requested by the GWEP research team.
- Takes meeting minutes, attends some meetings with the GWEP research team members. Takes responsibility for logistics and execution of conferences and meetings in which staff members are participating.
- Prepares briefing materials, schedules meetings, and confirms and ensures related logistical arrangements (e.g., air travel, hotel, visas, materials) are in place for research partners and consultants.
- Assists with the development of scientific abstracts and papers by editing them and ensuring they meet journal-specific formatting requirements.
- Prepares routine draft correspondence and documents.
- Assists GWEP research staff with the assembly, publication, sharing and presentation of reports on research projects and activities or by generating summary graphics and tables using Excel, and PowerPoint software.
- When necessary, conducts special assignments at the request of the Senior Associate Director – Research and other staff supporting the GWEP research portfolio.
- Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
- Coordinates efficient office procedures in support of program activities.
40 hours per week; 1-2 days on site per week
Start date asap and end date after 6 months
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of administrative experience.
- Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provides administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives, and programs within an NGO environment.
- Assists assigned managers and team members by maintaining calendars, receiving and composing communications as correspondence, and replies to inquiries.
- Handles preparations, scheduling, logistics, and other various requirements for domestic and international travel.
- Drafts contracts, budgets, and donor reports with direction from manager.
- Processes financial documents including contracts, expense reports, invoices, etc.
- Writes routine reports and correspondence, and assists with the development of project/program materials.
- Organizes meetings and events.
- Works with and maintains data management and filing for projects/program.
- Serves as an administrator of work product with other programs/departments, i.e. finance, program development, public information, etc.
- Liaises and communicates with project consultants and field office staff, providing logistical and administrative support, as directed.
- Conducts research and provides support to one or more staff members in regards to project and programmatic efforts.
- May supervise work study students and volunteers.
- Performs other related duties as required.
SPECIFIC DETAILS:
- Assists with the creation and maintenance of Teams channels that support GWEP research working groups.
- Ensures the GWEP research archive on SharePoint is thorough and complete by managing related folders and saving documents flagged by the research team from emails/business management systems to the SharePoint archive.
- Maintains and updates research partner matrices (e.g., names, positions, affiliations, contact information) for all individuals in each GWEP research working group.
- Processes contracts for research partners and consultants, liaising with those partners, GWEP staff, and country programs (when required) to determine contract dates and scope of work. Monitors end dates and informs contract managers 6 weeks in advance of contract expiration. Processes renewals if required.
- Processes financial documents including purchase orders, invoices, travel advances, and expense reports for GWEP staff, researchers, and contractors. Manages communications between partners and Finance regarding any compliance questions raised when reviewing invoices or other financial documents.
- Orders office supplies and materials for the research team and to support research-related convenings and activities, as needed.
- Maintains a calendar of events for GWEP research activities. Sends emails and event calendar invitations to research partners, as requested by the GWEP research team.
- Takes meeting minutes, attends some meetings with the GWEP research team members. Takes responsibility for logistics and execution of conferences and meetings in which staff members are participating.
- Prepares briefing materials, schedules meetings, and confirms and ensures related logistical arrangements (e.g., air travel, hotel, visas, materials) are in place for research partners and consultants.
- Assists with the development of scientific abstracts and papers by editing them and ensuring they meet journal-specific formatting requirements.
- Prepares routine draft correspondence and documents.
- Assists GWEP research staff with the assembly, publication, sharing and presentation of reports on research projects and activities or by generating summary graphics and tables using Excel, and PowerPoint software.
- When necessary, conducts special assignments at the request of the Senior Associate Director – Research and other staff supporting the GWEP research portfolio.
- Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
- Coordinates efficient office procedures in support of program activities.
40 hours per week; 1-2 days on site per week
Start date asap and end date after 6 months
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of administrative experience.
- Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
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 Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Director of Development for Health Programs as well as a team of eight development officers in the Health Programs Development (PPD) team and the broader Programs Development (PD) department. Under the supervision of an Office Manager, assists in the broader administration of the PD department, together with a second administrative assistant. Must be able to do database work up to 50% of the time, including financial reconciliations between the donor database (Raiser’s Edge) and Finance database (Unit 4), generating unique and standard reports, including gift and financial reports, and ensuring the donor database is up to date with accurate information about program donors, contacts, gifts, and dates. This position will assist in managing content, processes, and configuring new site architecture on the department’s Microsoft SharePoint and Teams sites. The position will coordinate event planning and logistics management, including complex, segmented mailing lists, RSVP tracking, and coordinating with Events staff, other departments, and donors. Other administrative duties include: handling arrangements for meetings, conferences, and staff travel; creating and managing mailing lists for unique and ongoing mailings; processing donor agreements/contracts; coordinating the gift acknowledgment process; donor correspondence; compiling information for events, presentations, meetings, etc.; coordinating projects with other departments at The Carter Center, including the broader Development department, Finance, Communications, Events, Health, Peace, and Education Programs, and the Executive Offices. Confidentiality is required. Must be able to work occasional flexible hours for early morning and evening events during the week, as needed. May be required to work overtime as defined by the needs of the department.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provides administrative support for one of the following (or a combination): general management, a research environment or a specific program.
- Ensures office activities comply with Emory policies and procedures.
- Responds to incoming telephone calls.
- Maintains calendars and prioritizes meeting requests for management.
- Reviews incoming correspondence and identifies items of special interest to management; handles routine correspondence and prepares appropriate responses.
- May complete forms, grant applications, and/or correspondence associated with programs.
- Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations.
- Creates and edits scientific, programmatic or other reports associated with department's primary business.
- Schedules meetings and handles logistics for meetings and special events.
- Prepares materials for meetings and special events. Initiates, processes, and maintains records and invoices.
- Keeps management apprised of account status, identifies cost-effective solutions and may authorize expenditures.
- May monitor or maintain budgets and grants, assist with budget development, and prepare related expense reports and reimbursements.
- Plans and coordinates travel arrangements.
- Maintains databases and spreadsheets; may also analyze data and design/generate associated reports.
- Establishes and organizes filing systems.
- Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies.
- May supervise or direct the work of support staff and/or students.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent and five years of clerical or secretarial experience, or a bachelor's degree.
- Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
- Positions in this classification may require keyboarding skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS"
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- Experience working in fundraising/development for an international NGO is desirable.
- One or more years of experience entering data into Raiser’s Edge and developing donor and financial reports based on that data is desirable.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, complex, detail-oriented office environment.
- Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets, including data analysis and pivot tables, is desirable.
- Significant experience writing general business correspondence for a fundraising office is preferred.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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.
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 Strategy, Innovation, and Learning Associate Director (SIL AD) is responsible for the design and implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) requirements through the project cycle, under the technical supervision and guidance of the SIL Director, including the implementation of an organization-wide project performance information management system. Works closely with program teams providing guidance and technical support for the implementation of MEL requirements and system adoption. This role may provide support and guidance to team members on initiatives managed under SIL, including but not limited to the implementation of the strategic plan, the innovation hub, and the project approval process, while ensuring alignment with team objectives and responsibilities May supervise staff, interns, and consultants conducting specialized monitoring and evaluation initiatives. Due to the travel requirement, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The Strategy, Innovation, and Learning Associate Director (SIL AD) is responsible for the design and implementation of The Carter Center's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) requirements through the project cycle, under the technical supervision and guidance of the SIL Director, including the implementation of an organization-wide project performance information management system.
- Works closely with program teams providing guidance and technical support for the implementation of MEL requirements and system adoption.
- Advises on other initiatives managed under the SIL to include the implementation of the strategic plan, the innovation hub, and the project approval process.
- May supervise staff, interns, and consultants conducting specialized monitoring and evaluation initiatives.
- Due to the travel requirement, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree in social research, evaluation, measurement, statistics, demography, public policy, economics, or another relevant field, and seven years of monitoring, evaluation, and learning experience in international development or humanitarian assistance, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience implementing agency-wide Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) initiatives
- Experience in the implementation and use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for MEAL.
- Experience with international organizations and federal grant/contract MEAL requirements.
- PMD Pro, MEAL DPRO certifications or similar are highly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish, French, or Arabic is a plus.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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.
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.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAM
The Carter Center works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve conflicts to build transformative and sustainable peace. The Center has conflict resolution efforts underway in: Syria, where we support research and dialogue to identify options to prevent further violence and to remedy structural barriers to economic recovery, refugee return, and reconstruction. We research, analyse, and document conflict using open-information sources to better inform peacebuilding efforts. Israel-Palestine, where we work with Palestinian and Israeli partners to promote a resolution to the conflict based on international law, human rights – particularly equal rights – and dignity for all. Mali, where we serve as the Independent Observer of the 2015 peace agreement, reporting on the progress of the implementation of the agreement. We also advance local communities’ ability to mitigate conflict, reduce violence, and create conditions for health interventions in difficult-to-access zones. Sudan, where we develop local capacity to mitigate and resolve conflict in areas of the country most impacted by neglected tropical diseases and continue to explore other contributions during challenging times of political transition.
SUMMARY:
The Conflict Resolution Program (CRP) leads program strategy and development for The Carter Center’s initiatives preventing, mitigating, and resolving conflicts. CRP together with the Human Rights, Democracy, and Rule of Law Programs, which form the Peace Programs’ Pillars of Peace, collectively striving to advance The Carter Center’s mission Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope. The CRP Director provides overall leadership and expert analysis in parallel with supervision and management of staff to the multi-faceted programmatic activities in support of the Center’s mission and collaborates with internal organizational departments (finance, development, communications, human resources, international support, and monitoring & evaluation) to comply with policies and procedures. The Director works with external partners and collaborators, as well as national and international stakeholders including civil society, state officials, and international diplomats. The Director reports to the Vice President for Peace Programs and advises senior Carter Center leadership. Extensive travel to program countries and international fora is necessary. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The Director’s responsibilities include: strategic goals setting (short & long term), planning and orchestrating a research and operations agenda, designing and directing the implementation of complex, cross-programmatic projects, and organizational management/administrative functions; analysis of program goals and objectives by analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints.
- Plans, administers, and monitors relevant program budgets, including capital equipment, operations, and personnel, by reviewing prior budgets and expenses, regularly reviewing year to date expenses, investigating variances, and taking corrective action to control expenses at approved levels. Creates a collaborative environment for whole team annual budget and program review processes.
- Collaborates with the development staff to identify and secure opportunities for project funding and support responsiveness to donor requests. Develops and writes proposals and reports, maintaining an appropriate liaison relationship with funders. Meets with donors for in-depth discussions on initiative concepts, goals, implementation, and accomplishments.
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Partners with and represents the program (internal & external) with non- governmental organizations, donors, government and inter-government agencies, think-tanks, and educational institutions, domestic and international. May be assigned to working committees, task forces, formal or ceremonial events and visits of dignitaries.
- Organizes brainstorming, consultation, and capacity building workshops, program reviews, attends in-country and international meetings, and represents The Carter Center at other meetings, workshops, briefings, etc., as needed. Prepare oral and written reports, present papers, and presentations, and play a major role in the development and publication of program newsletters, reports, and other materials. Drafts confidential correspondences and speeches for senior leadership.
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Manages multiple staff, consultants, and interns through mentoring, coaching, and performance/results-based metrics. Responsive to diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations and overall staff morale. Responsible for overall program staffing and evaluating performance management and team effectiveness.
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Responsible for program compliance with all organizational policies and procedures both in headquarters and the field offices. Develops efficient procedures for the implementation of program activities.
- Maintains professional growth and development of self and program staff by identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources to maintain knowledge of trends and to promote leading edge expertise
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in international relations, conflict resolution, law, social sciences, public administration or a related field, and ten years of related experience, which includes five years of managing international programs in conflict areas, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Seven years of managerial and leadership experience directing programs at a non-profit or other international development organization including multi- and/or cross-cultural staff supervision, building teams, business development, and project management, preferably at headquarters and in country offices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and adapt program successfully based on changing contexts, emerging priorities and staff needs, including concrete experience successfully navigating bureaucratic or other administrative processes while providing guidance to subordinates that ensures adherence to internal and donor policies and processes.
- An effective listener, collaborative leader, and clear communicator, including strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to demonstrate results and articulate impact.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, winning, and implementing conflict resolution programming for multiple donors such as bilateral donors, multilateral institutions, private foundations, and individual donors; Experience working with counterpart governments, public speaking engagements, and writing for external audiences preferred.
- Experience working in the areas of conflict, peace building, conflict mitigation, dispute resolution, violence prevention, conduct and regulation of armed conflict, women, peace and security, environment and conflict, conflict analysis, and/or related areas; Strong understanding of locally led development, conflict trends and analysis, data to support conflict resolution programming, or environmental drivers of conflict.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Note: This position is Atlanta-based and onsite presence is required consistent with the Center’s flexible work arrangement policy.
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
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:
- Support one or more major projects within the Democracy Program, including the day-to-day planning, design and implementation of multi-faceted initiatives.
- Backstop international field offices and programmatic activities.
- Design training materials and workplans, overseeing day-to-day project implementation of field-based observation activities and CSO capacity-building programs in Africa and the Middle East/North Africa region.
- Support budget management, development of proposals, technical and donor reports, fundraising, and public relations.
- Liaise with both Carter Center staff and external clients, as required
- The Senior Program Associate will report to the Associate Director of the Democracy Program. Due to travel requirement, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Designs, implements, coordinates operational facets of a specific program and its related activities.
- Manages work plans that are designed to accomplish program goals and objectives, and implements changes for improvement and efficiency.
- Makes decisions on behalf of the program based on critical analyses of operational/statistical reports, financial data and budget forecasts, and outside trends and factors related to the program.
- May plan, administer or monitor the program's budget, financial management, and/or grants.
- Takes a leadership role on program-related committees and teams.
- May develop fund raising initiatives, including researching and identifying funding sources and writing and submitting grant proposals.
- Conducts program research and ensures that mandatory operational and statistical reports are fact-based and comply with regulations.
- Serves as liaison with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program, and may write and give speeches/presentations at conferences, university functions, or before various boards.
- May supervise staff.
- Ensures that complete and accurate program records are kept and maintained.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and four years related program management experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-graduate degree and minimum of four years of program-related experience in international relations, democratic development, elections, human rights, law, gender and/or good governance.
- Strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with NGOs and project-based fundraising, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in election observation, civil society technical assistance, survey research or other field-based research methods required.
- Knowledge of Sudan is highly desired.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management, including supervision and relationship building.
- Experience in election observation, civil society technical support, survey research or other field-based research methods required.
- Prior experience in citizen observation, CSO capacity building, data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and budgeting and budget management is highly preferred.
- Microsoft Excel skills are required.
- Experience living or working abroad in Africa or the Middle East/North Africa region, and French or Arabic proficiency are a plus.
- A high level of personal energy, positive attitude, sense of humor and ability to work in a team setting are essential.
- This position is Atlanta-based and will require domestic and/or international travel.
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.
SUMMARY:
- The Senior Associate Director-Research serves in a senior role as the technical subject matter expert developing and implementing new tools to accelerate the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, and responsible for strengthening key research pillars.
- The position supports the activities outlined in the strategic plan for health. This includes driving and supporting project design, implementation, and programmatic innovation (including impact of climate change) to understand disease etiology and vectors, develop diagnostics, manage clinical trials, and maximize genomic applications.
- Responsible for supporting technical working groups, including implementation of field work, and routine cross collaboration.
- Under the direction of the Director, the Sr. Associate Director provides technical and operational leadership to the team and supports the program’s visibility and knowledge production overall and in key thematic areas through organizational reports, peer-reviewed publications, and active engagement and advocacy with partners.
- This position will be responsible for facilitating, convening, and disseminating findings in national and international fora.
- Manages applied research conducted by internal/external partners, supports proposal development and partner relationship-building to advance the research and innovation agenda.
- Manages budgets and supervises technical and support staff.
- Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The Senior Associate Director-Research of The Carter Center (Sr AD-Research) serves in a senior role as the technical subject matter expert developing and implementing new tools to accelerate the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem.
- Responsible for strengthening key research pillars.
- This includes driving and supporting project design, implementation, and programmatic innovation to understand disease etiology and vectors, develop diagnostics, manage clinical trials, and maximize genomic applications.
- In addition, the Sr AD-Research is responsible for supporting technical working groups and routine cross-collaboration.
- Under the direction of the Director, the Sr AD provides technical and operational leadership to the teams and supports the program's visibility and knowledge production overall and in key thematic areas through organizational reports, peer-reviewed publications, and active engagement and advocacy with partners.
- Will be responsible for facilitating, convening, and disseminating findings in national and international fora.
- Also, manages applied research conducted by internal/external partners, and supports proposal development and partner relationship-building to advance the research agenda.
- The Sr AD manages budgets and supervises technical and support staff. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A doctoral degree in a field related to area of research and seven years of related experience at a senior level, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Previous supervisory and program/project management experience and international health research management experience post-training is required.
- International travel required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Doctorate degree in a public health field (epidemiology, demography, biostatistics, parasitology, etc.) with at least seven years of relevant experience.
- Experience with project management and managing field research teams.
- Ability to apply epidemiological principles, and/or procedures to investigate, review, analyze, and/or determine the risk factors for infectious disease.
- Proven ability to independently work through all stages of a research project: writing a concept paper; writing a proposal; building a budget; obtaining all levels of agreement within the country context; developing a manual of operations; developing data collection tools; understanding the need for review and ethical clearance; recruiting and training field staff; data collection; data entry and management; analysis; interpretation; preparation of reports and manuscripts; and dissemination of results.
- Proven ability to work successfully in sub-Saharan Africa, and experience successfully collaborating with in-country partners to conduct research, including randomized trials, in this setting.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, utilizing qualitative and quantitative analytic software to generate reports and analyses.
- Proficiency in the interpretation and use of GIS techniques and spatial analysis for programmatic and research use.
- Skill in preparing documents with accuracy, in creating databases and maintaining and updating data layers.
- The candidate should have a considerable publication portfolio within the field which includes preparing, submitting, and publishing manuscripts on the results of scientific findings in relevant scientific journals. A publication record in trachoma is preferred.
- Team player, with good communication and personnel management skills.
- Proven experience with mentoring students and colleagues is preferred.
- Experience with scientific societies, committees (national and international), and manuscript review at the international level is preferred.
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.
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 Carter Center works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve conflicts to build transformative and sustainable peace.
- The Conflict Resolution Program works toward an inclusive, holistic approach to peacebuilding – one that addresses various dimensions of the conflict – based on the belief that sustainable peace depends on engaging with everyone affected by the decisions made by the people at the peace table.
- Its gender-conscious approach includes constructive change initiatives that go beyond the resolution of conflicts, reaffirming the importance of women’s participation and involvement at all levels of the peace and security agenda and the development of local solutions to global problems.
- Under this initiative, the Carter Center currently supports programs in the U.S., the Middle East, and Africa.
- The Program Associate’s scope of work will include but is not limited to support to the current design and implementation of The Carter Center’s Middle East activities
- The Program Associate acts as an integral member of the team to which they are assigned.
- The Program Associate will help plan, implement, and conduct follow-up, including reporting and evaluation, all events related to the projects to which they have been assigned, including, but not limited to, workshops, conferences, and field visits.
- Monitors ongoing events in the region, keeping abreast of foreign governments' policies and the ongoing peace building processes.
- Facilitates coordination with other parts of The Carter Center.
- Assists in drafting project related proposals, reports, memoranda, and public information.
- Helps drafts and monitor budgets, consultant agreements, and procurement.
- Supports operations including overseeing logistical planning for events, as well as for interns and volunteers.
- Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) may 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 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:
- Advanced degree in a related field, with advanced Arabic language skills strongly preferred.
- Ability to juggle numerous demands under tight deadlines while keeping a level head and a positive attitude.
- Attention to detail and being proactive.
- Highly advanced intercultural and interpersonal `skills are key to this position's success.
- Field experience in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region preferred, but not mandatory.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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.
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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Internal Communications Manager partners closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership, People Operations & Programs (POP), and Communications teams to serve as a subject matter expert on DEI and internal employee communications. Drives diversity and equity efforts through focused actions contributing to a highly inclusive organization. Develops an internally facing integrated communication plan and works to ensure all members of the TCC community are informed, engaged, and aligned with the Center’s mission, strategy, programs, and policies. May supervise interns and consultants. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Internal Communications Manager reports to the Chief of Staff (COS). This position is full-time and based in Atlanta, GA, USA. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Internal Communications of The Carter Center partners closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership, People Operations & Programs (POP), and Communications teams to serve as a subject matter expert on DEI and internal employee communications.
- Drives diversity and equity efforts through focused actions contributing to a highly inclusive organization.
- Develops an internally facing integrated communication plan and works to ensure all members of the TCC community are informed, engaged, and aligned with the Center's mission, strategy, programs, and policies.
- May supervise interns and consultants.
- This position reports to the Chief of Staff (COS).
- This position is full-time and based in Atlanta, GA, USA.
- Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
- Key DEI Responsibilities:
- In partnership with the Chief of Staff and DEI Advisory Committee, creates and executes a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy with goals, tactics, and metrics supporting a highly inclusive environment aligned with the organization's strategic plan.
- Partners with the POP team to identify DEI metrics that effectively measure the degree of employee engagement and feeling of inclusiveness as a result of strategy goals and tactics.
- Tracks DEI metrics and DEI-focused engagement questions, analyzes results, generates insights, and appropriately refines strategy and tactics to support a highly inclusive environment.
- Shares insights garnered regularly with the POP team and senior leadership.
- Engages key stakeholders across the organization to proactively participate in supporting and executing goals and tactics that drive a highly inclusive environment, including the development and implementation of programs that advance our inclusive culture and facilitate education on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices for staff.
- Leads the DEI Advisory Committee to achieve the organization's goal of being highly inclusive and engaged; identifies and engages appropriate external community members to support an inclusive environment.
- Proactively reviews communications, policies, and procedures to ensure inclusiveness as well as work with the POP Team and stakeholders to act as appropriate.
- Ensures the development of effective and timely DEI-related center-wide communications.
- Stays well-informed of ways to drive DEI by building external relationships, continual learning, and keeping current on trends.
- Conducts research on DEI-related topics in preparation for presentations, DEI communications, educational seminars, and other initiatives.
- Leads the DEI awareness, education, and training initiatives.
- Provides logistical and administrative support related to DEI projects, programs, and initiatives.
- Organizes meetings and events, as needed.
- Partners with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support the execution of key events, including marketing and communication of events to ensure awareness and maximize participation.
- Creates appropriate DEI materials, including written content, for senior leadership for internal and external use.
- Coordinates and facilitates programming, workshops, and meetings, including speakers and agendas for events that are both social and educational for leadership and staff.
- Partners with POP/Recruitment to enhance and support diverse talent attraction strategies and related actions.
- Key Internal Communications Responsibilities:
- Develops and executes an integrated employee communication plan aligned with our mission, vision, and strategic objectives in partnership with the COS/POP/Communications.
- Identifies opportunities for enhanced leadership communication and subsequent staff engagement.
- Tracks the effectiveness of employee communications regularly through feedback loops and metrics, then refines the integrated communication plan using those insights to maximize effectiveness.
- Collaborates with Communications to ensure alignment between appropriate internal and external communications; coordinates appropriate communications and content release timing.
- Researches, develops, writes, edits, proofreads, and disseminates a full range of internal communications materials, with the goal of streamlining communications.
- Establishes guidelines for internal communications to maximize effective cascading and ensure consistent understanding of key information.
- Partners with key stakeholders to guide the development and execution of internal communication plans for key projects.
- Develops content for intranet site, newsletter, town hall, and other internal mediums in line with the communication plan or as requested.
- Drafts messages, scripts, and slide decks for the CEO for presentation to internal audiences in written or spoken form announcing new policies, strategic changes, significant news, and major moments.
- Coordinates production of creative products such as posters, flyers, and banners that share information with staff.
- Manages and updates the Center's SharePoint page as a primary source of up-to-date information on staff, programs, and policies.
- Provides logistical support for staff town hall meetings to explain new policies, highlight successes, and connect staff to the mission and the work.
- Serves as a resource for departments crafting messages to staff about procedural changes that affect the organization.
- Other Responsibilities:
- Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, coordinating efficient office procedures.
- May supervise interns and contractors, as needed.
- Maintains professional growth and development of self and team members by identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading-edge expertise.
- Performs other related responsibilities as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in communications, human resources, nonprofit management, or a related field, and six years of experience working in a diversity-related field, with five of those years at a senior level, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certification preferred.
- Proven success in developing and implementing diversity strategies.
- Background working in the education and/or non-profit sector is preferred.
- Excellent writing, research, and communications skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office 365 (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Teams).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certification preferred.
- Proven success in developing and implementing diversity strategies.
- Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.
- Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Background working in the education and/or non-profit sector.
- Excellent writing, research, and communications skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office 365 (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Teams).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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.
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 People Operations Manager works in partnership with the Director to plan, develop, and coordinate the programs, activities, and strategy of the People Operations & Programs department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. The People Operations Manager manages the operational functions of human resources including staff engagement, performance management, learning and professional development, and employee relations. Coordinates payroll, onboarding, and transactions. Under the leadership of the Director and working closely with the People Business Partners, the People Operations Manager acts as the subject matter expert on performance management, employee relations, staff engagement and retention. This position may manage students, interns, temps or support staff.
About us: The People Operations & Programs department provides human resources programs and services with the assistance of consultants, interns and volunteers to directly support approximately 270 staff at the Atlanta headquarters offices, and are joined with more than 2,500 staff in field offices. The Carter Center staff are mission-driven professionals committed to making an impact to advancing peace and health globally. In accordance with our commitment to human rights, The Carter Center embraces diversity as an organizational strength and source of enrichment.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Coordinates operational Human Resources functions for a division or business unit.
- Reviews and updates organizational job descriptions.
- Ensures the staffing needs of the division are met by projecting needs, interviewing and hiring employees to fill vacant positions and resolving staffing issues.
- Advises staff on job reclassifications, new position requests, promotions/demotions and salary determination and processes appropriate paperwork.
- Provides guidance on organizational restructuring.
- May assist with preparation and monitoring of division's/business unit's budget.
- Serves on and provides input to internal and external committees and represents the department within the organization on Human Resources matters.
- May advise faculty on grant and leave request situations.
- Leads and participates in special projects.
- Designs and generates reports.
- Ensures employment, compensation, employee relations and affirmative action practices comply with organization and legal requirements.
- Maintains records and files according to established procedures.
- May hire, train and supervise a small staff. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field.
- Five years of professional human resources experience as a generalist or in multiple human resources specialties, i.e. employment, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in higher education, nonprofits, or public sector.
- Expertise in managing employee relations.
- Experience managing multiple HR functions: employee relations, operations, compensation, professional management, learning and development.
- Certifications in HR preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook) and familiarity with human resources applications, preferably Peoplesoft, Kronos, Bullseye, applicant tracking system.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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.
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 People Business Partner (PBP) serves as a generalist to support programs and departments in all aspects of human resources for The Carter Center. The PBP will provide strategic and tactical implementation of HR programs and operations. The PBP possesses a people-first approach, demonstrates strong HR knowledge, and is passionate about human resources being a key function to achieving the organization’s mission.
Under the leadership of the Director and working closely with Managers, the team of 3 generalists advise managers and staff on policies and procedures, provide counsel on employee relations matters, review position classification, and promote practices that foster an equitable and inclusive work environment. Responsibilities also include, performance management, compensation, transactions, learning and development, and implementing recruitment strategy.
About us: The People Operations & Programs team of 6 provides human resources programs and services with the assistance of consultants, interns and volunteers to directly support approximately 270 staff at the Atlanta headquarters offices, and are joined with more than 3,000 staff in country offices. The Carter Center staff are mission-driven professionals committed to making an impact to advancing peace and health globally. In accordance with our commitment to human rights, The Carter Center embraces diversity as an organizational strength and source of enrichment.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- This classification is to be used in departments/schools at Emory University. Administers Human Resources policies and procedures and related forms for a department or a division.
- Coordinates compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Completes required forms/documents, reviews for accuracy, and processes.
- Advises or refers individuals to the appropriate staff for guidance on human resources issues.
- Advises supervisors/managers and prepares required paperwork to process job reclassifications and to establish and post new positions.
- Assists in creating/updating departmental position descriptions.
- Processes required payroll paperwork.
- May assist in preparing and monitoring departmental budgets.
- May supervise support staff.
- Assists in human resources related education/training efforts within the department.
- Utilizes database management, word processing, spreadsheet and/or other computer applications.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field and three years of experience in human resources administration or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in higher education, nonprofits, or public sector.
- Demonstrated success in a fast paced, action-oriented organization and interfacing with staff from diverse backgrounds is essential.
- Ability to display a high level of emotional intelligence, empathy, tact, and responsiveness while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Experience in employee relations, classification and compensation is strongly preferred.
- Certifications in HR preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook) and familiarity with human resources applications, preferably Peoplesoft, Kronos, Bullseye, applicant tracking system.
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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.
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:
- Working under the supervision of the Director, Democracy Program, the Associate Director leads the planning, development, and operations of program activities, which may include work on both US and international elections as well as other projects.
- Collaborates with representatives from private, government, and international agencies.
- Plans, executes, and monitors program budgets, including approval of expenditures; prepares annual financial and program reports to external parties with interests in the program.
- May engage in fundraising initiatives on behalf of the program.
- Ensures that the program is in compliance with federal and international laws and regulations.
- Oversees program communications, including development of communications strategies, development of key program messages, production of print and electronic materials, and reputation management.
- Represents the program in various national and international-fora, and actively engages with representatives from other NGO's for purposes of conducting research and designing new initiatives.
- Supervises staff, interns and/or volunteers.
- Assists the program director in defining and evaluating the program's overall mission and strategy.
- Oversees program management and/or administrative duties as assigned by director.
- Performs other related duties as required.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Directs the planning, development, and operations of a program.
- Collaborates with representatives from private, government, and international agencies.
- Plans, executes, and monitors program budgets, including approval of expenditures; prepares annual financial and program reports to external parties with interests in the program.
- May engage in fundraising initiatives on behalf of the program.
- Ensures that the program is in compliance with federal and international laws and regulations.
- Oversees program communications, including development of communications strategies, development of key program messages, production of print and electronic materials, and reputation management.
- Represents the program in various national and international fora, and actively engages with representatives from other NGO's for purposes of conducting research and designing new initiatives.
- May supervise program staff. Performs other related duties as required.
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:
- Post-graduate degree in international studies, political science, public policy or related field, or Juris Doctor.
- At least 10 years related program management experience, along with a demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing activities and project management, including supervision, budget preparation and execution, and relationship building.
- Strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with NGOs and project-based fundraising.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in at least one foreign language, including Spanish, French and/or Arabic.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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.
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 Senior Associate Director directs the management and implementation of the program, including staff and budget preparation.
- In close collaboration with the Director, directs the strategic planning, implementation, policy formation, and development strategy.
- Generally, serves as deputy director for overall program management, including management of Trachoma country staff; and in assisting Carter Center institutional management functions, such as participating in process improvement working groups, integration and strategic planning and management.
- Able to make commitments regarding programmatic activities with other organizations and departments.
- May conduct applied program related research and innovation projects, manage program publications, hold expert meetings. This position will report to the Director, Trachoma Control Program.
- Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Assumes a senior role in the planning, development, and implementation of various aspects of a complex global program.
- Serves as a liaison and key spokesperson to various committees and organizations.
- Leads policy formulation, strategy development, and management of daily operations.
- Collaborates with representatives from private, government, and international agencies to design, implement and/or evaluate program-related projects and strategies that effectively address the public needs associated with the program.
- Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and writes publishable articles and papers.
- May write grant proposals, and prepare/present associated reports to funding organizations and to clients.
- May engage in fundraising initiatives on behalf of the program. May oversee the annual budget and other financial aspects of the program.
- May supervise staff. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in a field related to the program and seven years of professional experience related to the program and previous supervisory and program/project management experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s or doctoral degree and minimum seven years of professional program related experience in program management, public health, or Trachoma Control.
- Managerial experience including staff supervision and project-based budgeting.
- Strong writing and communication skills, and familiarity with national governments, NGOs and fundraising.
- Strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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.
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 Epidemiologist directly assists the Senior Associate Director-Research of the Guinea Worm Eradication Program (GWEP) to accelerate and operationalize the global GWEP research agenda, monitor the status of research-related activities, and provide technical assistance to national dracunculiasis eradication programs to interrupt Guinea worm disease (GWD) transmission.
- The Epidemiologist will organizationally be part of the GWEP’s Research and Innovation Team and support but will also work across and support the Data Team (data science related) and the Implementation and Administration Unit to ensure national programs implement effective (a) interventions against GWD transmission, (b) surveillance networks, (c) communication with communities and regional country officials, (e) personnel skill enhancement and training, (f) resource identification needed for program implementation, (g) and collaboration and communication with other government officials and partners.
- Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.
- The position brings and develops expertise in the fields of health science, epidemiology, data science, and programming languages as applied to international public health.
- The Epidemiologist will provide advice on and employ the use of data science tools, methods, and statistical learning models to collect, link, process, code, classify, and analyze research, surveillance, and program intervention data.
- The incumbent will assist in monitoring data quality issues and develop automated systems and tools to process, clean, and verify data integrity while developing scalable data models and algorithms that can be applied to various topic areas.
- The position may also design, conduct, and report on the epidemiological study of GWD, and may assist in the development of interventions, standard operating procedures, field protocols, and health education materials.
- The incumbent will assist in creating recommendations for additional research and development efforts and formulate proposals for new studies and data scientific projects related to GWEP’s priority topic areas, which will have national and international impact.
- The position will support the analysis and interpretation of data for both technical experts and lay users of the data, including structured and unstructured data of mixed types.
- The Epidemiologist will prepare operational and statistical reports, leading to publishable articles in peer-reviewed journals and serve as a liaison to and work with other groups and organizations participating in related programs.
FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provides technical and scientific expertise for programs in the areas of communicable disease, chronic disease and environmental epidemiology.
- Designs, conducts and reports on the epidemiological study of diseases, collects and analyzes data and develops health education materials.
- Manages and participates in investigations and surveys that have national and international impact.
- Conducts program research and prepares operational and statistical reports.
- May write publishable articles and papers.
- Serves as a liaison to and works with other groups and organizations participating in related programs.
- May travel internationally to supervise field operations.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A doctoral degree in a field related to area of research or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. International travel required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A doctoral degree in epidemiology, data science, computer science, or other public health-related fields.
- Previous experience managing complex datasets including public health surveillance data.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python and collaboration through GitHub and experience utilizing other qualitative and/or quantitative analytic software (e.g., NVivo, MaxQDA, R, SAS, Stata) to perform analyses and generate reports.
- Previous experience managing large studies with multiple study partners executed in rural, resource-poor contexts
- Proficiency in model selection for statistical analyses of correlated, hierarchical, non-parametric, and/or complex data.
- Competency in geographic information systems (GIS) including the use of ArcGIS or Q-GIS software.
- Skilled in preparing documents and maps electronically with accuracy, creating databases, and maintaining and updating GIS data layers.
- Familiarity with Azure and Power BI or similar software.
- Experience in using analytical results to inform evidence-based programmatic and policy recommendations, preparing and submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed scientific journals, and presenting related findings at international fora.
- A history of working with community-based public health programs or community development in Africa.
- Good communication and personnel management skills.
- Fluency in French and/or Portuguese is an advantage
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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