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• PSI seeks a Program Coordinator that will support the overall delivery of the Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery (PBID) project in Nigeria.The role is accountable for supporting the projects operational excellence and execution of quality and standards by providing wide ranging administrative and operational support. The incumbent will liaise across PSI, which may include network members and country project teams, global technical and service departments, and strategic partners to ensure program/project objectives are met and PSI compliance requirements are met. May manage a small project/initiative, and/or the programmatic and financial health of the program.

What You'll Do

• Provides moderate financial management support, which may include assisting with team budget management, monitoring of labor trackers, preparation and tracking of small budgets, reconciling and re-classing expenses, financial analysis, subaward management, preparing donor invoices, procurement and payment of consultants, vendors, subrecipients and other services, and management and reconciliation of team purchasing card.
• Monitors and ensures smooth operational and project execution, including monitoring of agreement modifications, workplans and deliverables in coordination with immediate team members, project team members, and global technical and service department.
• Conducts regular visits to project sites to collect data and monitor project activities, ensuring quality of data.
• Coordinates periodic project reporting, work planning, and detailed activity planning while supporting the team to perform at their highest capacity.
• Work across departments to produce monthly update reports, disseminate lessons learned to implementing partners and the PSI team in the regions; synthesize information (from DHIS2 and other platforms) and package to help the team prepare for meetings and presentations.
• Support the execution of demand generation activities and campaigns, both digital and non-digital, against set timelines using appropriate planning and task management tools.
• Provides routine administrative support for daily operations, project management, and general functioning of assigned portfolio. May include coordinating meetings, note-taking, booking travel, editing, or ad hoc requests for information.
• Provides support for knowledge management activities, including the design of tools and systems for knowledge management and information tracking, creation and maintenance of internal filing systems, and administration of online communications site(s). Assists with drafting, editing and coordinating communications materials.
• Assists with new business development opportunities.
• Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.
• Less than 10% international travel
• This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

• Associate degree (or international equivalent) in a related field
• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred
• At least four (4) years of related experience with Bachelor’s degree or six (6) years of experience with Associate degree in relevant discipline is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office applications.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with special attention to detail and timeliness.
• Strong quantitative skills, with emphasis on working with budgets and spreadsheets.
• Relevant language skills per country and program portfolio.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to manage diverse workstreams efficiently and effectively.

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• PSI seeks a Program Manager that will oversee PSI's operational, technical, and programmatic excellence goals and execution of quality standards by providing wide-ranging operational, technical, and/or project management support. May also supervise one or more staff who serve as a network member/country focal point. Work with network members/country project teams, headquarters technical and service departments, and subcontractors to ensure program/project objectives are met to high standards of quality and timeliness and are in compliance with donor requirements. Ensure the programmatic and financial health and technical quality of a portfolio of network members and country or global project(s) of high complexity. Demonstrate advanced knowledge or provides specialized subject matter support in a technical or functional area (e.g., a health area or specific program management skillset). Supports country, project, or departmental leadership with donor relations. May also contribute to wider departmental and/or organizational initiatives and working groups. Within a global project or technical team also contribute to the development of technical documents and presentations for internal and external audiences.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and ensure smooth operational and programmatic implementation and technical quality of the project, including monitoring workplans and deliverables, and subaward management in coordination with immediate team members, network member or global project team members, and global technical and service departments.
• Accountable for delivery of all aspects of the project, including achieving the project’s objectives and targets within budget.
• Conduct regular visits to project sites to provide technical assistance and ensure proper monitoring of project activities, reviewing data collection processes and performing data quality assessments.
• Lead the collection of periodic data reports and compilation of narrative reports, including inputs for donor reporting, in consultation with Evidence and Learning department.
• Implement demand generation activities such as social behavior change campaigns, both digital and non-digital, against set timelines and engage community leaders to mobilize the community, driving traffic to pharmacies and increasing uptake of vaccines.
• Liaise with national stakeholders, such as Ministry of Health officials, pharmaceutical associations and regulatory bodies, and other partners.
• Provide financial management support to department and network member/country project teams, including preparation and tracking of project, country, and team budgets, project spend, and review of financial reports.
• Assist or lead on new business development opportunities, including development of strategy and technical proposals.
• Lead recruitment, training, and ongoing performance management of staff.
• Provide specialized training or technical support in at least one technical or functional area and/or contribute to departmental/organizational initiatives, and oversee related knowledge management.
• Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.
• 10-25% international travel
• This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field
• Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred
• At least 7 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of international development, international donor priorities and/or health areas required (such as DFID, USAID, CDC, KFW, corporate and foundation donors).
• Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communications skills. Relevant language skills per country and program portfolio.
• Strong, proven skills in Excel, budget management and monitoring, and strong financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical/problem solving skills.
• Project and staff management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within diverse teams and contexts.
• Highly organized, diligent, reliable, and a self-starter.
• Ability to revise and improve processes to improve efficiency.