Program Assistant at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Position Reports To: Program Officer

Job Summary

• The Program Officer will assist in the implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of the RISE project being implemented at the state level.
• This includes assisting with development of work plans, liaising with State Ministry staff, other partners and donors regarding implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Health or related field, or equivalent job experience
• 2-3 years' of experience in programmatic support of international health projects
• A broad variety of programmatic, administrative, financial, and computer skills (including Word Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access), which may need to be acquired through very quick learning.
• Experience in coordinating USG funded projects and familiarity with international donor policies and administrative procedures
• Proven track record of working with a project team composed of technical experts, program, and finance staff.
• Fluency in verbal, written and interpersonal communication in English.
• Fluency in any local language in the project State will be an advantage
• Proficiency in writing and editing letters, reports, and documents.