Job SummaryThe STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity builds upon the U.S. Government's Global Health Security (GHS) and other global health investments to enhance diagnostic networks and surveillance capabilities in partner countries.
Through STRIDES, the United States extends its support for life-saving activities to address the urgent need to improve infectious disease detection, surveillance, and data systems for priority diseases that pose public health risks for outbreaks, while also providing emergency response support when outbreaks occur.
In doing so, STRIDES aims to halt outbreaks before they spread by supporting human and animal health systems to provide quality, sustainable services.
STRIDES also advances cross-sectoral efforts to identify, manage, and respond to infectious disease threats; detect and prevent further outbreaks; and build trust in a country's disease detection and surveillance structures.STRIDES is seeking up to six (6) qualified Project Officers to support the implementation of activities across its portfolio.
Project Officers are responsible for coordinating specific components of projects, leading task management, and contributing to project planning and implementation.
This role involves preparing detailed reports, managing budgets for project components, and optimizing resource use.
The Program Officer II develops sub award packages, and monitors sub-awardees to ensure compliance, identifies risks, and develops mitigation strategies within their project areas.
Additionally, they communicate with stakeholders, and coordinate small teams or workgroups, ensuring collaboration and progress toward project objectives.FHI 360 anticipates hiring up to six (6) Program Officers, including one (1) based in Thailand and one (1) based in the Southern Africa region.
Other POs can be based globally where FHI 360 is registered, with a preference for individuals based in the United States.AccountabilitiesProgrammatic Management Support : Coordinates specific components of projects, supports planning and implementationContributes to detailed planning, develops plans for specific project componentsManages tasks related to specific project areas, ensures timely completionPrepares detailed reports, documents project activities, and tracks progressCommunicates with stakeholders on specific project aspects, provides regular updatesCoordinates small teams or work groups within project, ensuring collaborationProvides support to project management, delivers presentations, and leads meetingsIn collaboration with Financial Analyst II, reviews expense reports and invoices prior to project and finance management approvalReviews purchase orders in the finance system of record (HQ) and collaborates with field office on financial transparency on purchase orders input into country office finance system of record to ensure purchases align with workplans and budgeted activitiesContributes to business development and project design effortsResearches and provides inputs for project design by supporting other team membersSynthesizes existing information and data into an overarching summary of progress on key project activitiesTracks trends in the project area and collects more sophisticated dataMay contribute to project budget developmentMay conduct new hire onboarding on department procedures and administrative processesParticipates in external events related to project and / or technical areaMay serve as a mentor to other team membersMonitors compliance with project policies and procedures within specific areasIdentifies risk within specific project areas, proposes mitigation strategiesProgrammatic Administration : Assist in ensuring project SharePoint site is used appropriately by project teamLiais es with the funder by supporting administrative task and assisting with the coordination of the contracting process; serves as the contact regarding administrative task assignmentsMonitors subawardees for specific project components, ensures compliance with termsBusiness Development and Proposal Management Support : Participates in specific areas of business development such as contributing to writing a management planMay write specific parts of a proposal (project description and / or approach to a task)Finance Support : Supports the management of the budget for specific project components, optimizes resource useReads and interprets budget to understand tracking and suggest budget items / approach for tasksDrafts sub-award packages and reviews sub-award package and provides comments before submission for approvalManages the pre-award assessment processLiaises with subcontractors; facilitates partner / sub-award communication related to task completion and planningApplied Knowledge & SkillsFull understanding of project / project management concepts and practicesBasic knowledge of the technical area of the projectTask level knowledgeWorking knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project designExcellent oral and written communication skills in English requiredProficiency in Spanish, French, Swahili, Russian, Uzbek, Arabic or another language is preferredStrong and demonstrated project / project management skillsAbility to problem solve and implement corrective action as neededAbility to prepare reports and provide information to management in a timely mannerArticulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with funder and staffMust be able to read, write, and speak fluent English, fluent in host country language as appropriateProblem Solving & ImpactWorks on problems of diverse scope that require review of various factorsUses cost benefit / risk assessment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate actionBuilds productive working relationships internally and externallyDecisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a departmentSupervision Given / ReceivedReceives little instruction on routine work.
Receives methods and procedures on new projects or assignmentsMay provide guidance to other lower-level personnelTypically reports to a Manager / Associate Director / DirectorEducationBachelor\'s Degree or its International Equivalent
Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location.
When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to : relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.Base salary is only one component of our offer.
FHI 360 contributes 7 % of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.
Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours / week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year.
Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.US Based Hiring Salary Range : USD $64,000 - $76,000 annualInternational hiring ranges will differ based on locationThis job posting summarizes the main duties of the job.
It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment.
Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.Our values and commitments to safeguarding : FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment.
FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct.
All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks.
FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response.
In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and / or harassment during the applicant's tenure with previous employers.
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