Program Assistant Africa Programs

Program Assistant Africa Programs

 

The Program Assistant Africa Programs will be responsible for dedicated duties in support of the Africa Program to include: quick research, reporting, compiling preliminary information for monthly reports, assistance with expense reports, logistics and meetings coordination.  Additional responsibilities: power point presentations, document maintenance, filing and general program operational support in coordination with daily program needs.  This position reports to the Director Africa Programs.  

 

THE POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct document searches and research.
• Assist in responding to information requests.
• Draft and oversee production of funder reports, including capturing and documenting technical assistance provided.
• Work independently or with other units to produce key documents to support the needs of the AFRO team, including formatting, proof reading, and preparing presentation materials.
• Assist with other administrative tasks, such as logistics and events building, assembling briefing materials, note recording, as well as supporting the administrative flow process of grants.

THE POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree required; Masters of Public Health preferred.
• Familiarity/ 1-3 years of experience with public health policy advocacy preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including editing and proofing with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems creatively and work independently
• Detail oriented and flexible.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience working at the international level and in cross-cultural settings a plus.
• Fluency in English required and the ability to speak and understand French desirable.

 A GREAT FUN AND CAN-DO ATTITUDE!

 

TO APPLY

 

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, including salary history, and attach your resume to: jobs@tobaccofreekids.org . Please reference the position code: PAAP-11 in the subject line of your email. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

 

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leader in the fight to reduce tobacco use in the United States and around the world. By changing public attitudes and public policies on tobacco, the Campaign works to prevent kids from smoking, help smokers quit and protect everyone from secondhand smoke. A non-profit organization established in 1996, the Campaign works with more than 130 organizational partners, including public health, medical, education, civic, corporate, youth and religious organizations. The Campaign does not accept any government or tobacco industry funding.