PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.
The REACH Program Officer works with others in PATH’s global and country programs, business development services, operational units and PATH staff worldwide in the areas of project management, strategic planning, new business development and representation. S/he manages special initiatives, participates in the development of country-level business, technical and implementation strategies, prepares proposals for submission to donor agencies, and supports partnership development. The REACH Program Officer reports to the Country Program Leader.
Project Management
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Ethiopia country program; coordinate start-up processes for new projects and initiatives.
• Plan and deliver direct support to global programs and project initiatives on a range of technical and program management design and implementation issues including standards, assessment, training, supportive supervision, tool development, community involvement and best practice documentation.
• Monitor the implementation and performance of new projects and initiatives; conduct regular reviews of performance and develop progress status reports
• Conduct technical and programmatic assessments, and develop both individual and cross-cutting portfolio technical assistance plans in coordination with the Country Program Leader
• Assist the country program leader in the production and delivery of quality program reports and other outputs, including annual work plans, performance monitoring reports, and periodic ad hoc reports.
• Develops scopes of work, budgets and oversees the quality of the activities undertaken by assigned subcontractors and consultants and monitors invoice production and payments
Strategy Development
• Support development of proposal specific and technical-level strategies
• Identify new sources of funding and opportunities
• Monitor and share information from outside sources of news, including political and security information
• Attend and represent PATH at relevant external briefings and meetings
• Facilitate or support bid decision-making conversations
Business Development
• Work with program officers, technical advisors and other staff to conceptualize and design proposals for new project activities and/or amendments to current projects
• Conduct research for and draft proposal sections as necessary
• Coordinate and help produce proposals as assigned, ensuring that proposals meet funder specifications and deadlines as well as PATH’s quality standards
• Coordinate with Grants and Contracts and Finance departments for budget review and approvals
Partnership Development and Donor Relations
• Build a network of professional business contacts within PATH’s industry
• Negotiate partnership arrangements and budgets
• Coordinate teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other institutional agreements with partners
• Attend and represent the country program and projects in public events and meetings
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Ethiopia country program; coordinate start-up processes for new projects and initiatives
• Plan and deliver direct support to global programs and project initiatives on a range of technical and program management design and implementation issues including standards, assessment, training, supportive supervision, tool development, community involvement and best practice documentation.
• Monitor the implementation and performance of new projects and initiatives; conduct regular reviews of performance and develop progress status reports.
• Conduct technical and programmatic assessments, and develop both individual and cross-cutting portfolio technical assistance plans in coordination with the Country Program Leader
• Assist the country program leader in the production and delivery of quality program reports and other outputs, including annual work plans, performance monitoring reports, and periodic ad hoc reports.
• Develops scopes of work, budgets and oversees the quality of the activities undertaken by assigned subcontractors and consultants and monitors invoice production and payments.
- MPH or masters in relevant field
- Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with grantee organizations
- Knowledge and understanding of major bilateral and multilateral donor policies, procedures or regulations for program development and implementation
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- English fluency
- Ability and willingness to travel at short notice
- Knowledge of local language(s) preferred
A minimum of 7 years experience in health programming and experience in supporting and monitoring field-based programs. Strong oral and written communication skills required.
Program Officer I, Ethipia Country Program
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