Project Officer

Jhpiego, an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, is seeking a highly qualified Project Officer with excellent organizational skills, a team player, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.

The Program Officer will serve as a key member of project implementation teams and will assist in the administrative, financial, logistical and programmatic tasks required for Jhpiego programs. This includes assisting with project administration including tracking project Gantt charts/ work plans, preparation of activity reports, and power point presentations. 

• Participate and support in the design, implementation and monitoring of the MCGL project activities
• Assist with preparation and monitoring of project budgets. Also assist finance staff to review process and reconcile payment documentation from program staff. Help analyze reports received from field sites, including financial reports.
• Travel as appropriate to program sites to assist in program logistics, including travel, financial arrangements, equipment and supplies coordination.
• Prepare Program reports and be responsible for gathering field reports including photos and data reports from the program and writing of success stories.
• Liaise with other relevant Jhpiego Malawi projects for leveraging opportunities.
• Collate and maintain accurate information on the projects and sector interest.
• Maintain records of project activities highlight problem areas and redress them and provide summaries to the Program Manager on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for recording and disseminating program meeting minutes.
• Ensure that required technical and administrative reports are submitted in a timely way.
• Assist with organization of national, regional and international meetings, field visits, and other activities.
• Assist in program material design and preparation
• Any other duties assigned by management.
• Assist in the preparation and development of annual / quarterly work plans and budgets
• Assist Finance staff to review, process and reconcile payment documentation, program, technical staff, local implementing partners, consultants as well as from funded geographies
• Travel as appropriate to program sites to assist in logistics, including financial arrangements, equipment and supply coordination
• Help ensure that required technical and administrative reports by geographies are submitted and archived in a timely way.
• Any other duties assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration ; Public Health, Social Sciences ; Project Management or a related field
• 5 years’ experience in programs
• Experienced in working with health or related programs especially RMNCH programing is an added advantage
• Ability to work well as a team player
• Ability to manage projects, set priorities, and plans for the successful implementation of program activities.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills
• Familiarity with U.S. Government donor policies and administrative procedures
• Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Professional proficiency in Chichewa is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to all project implementation areas

All staff, irrespective of their position, are expected to comply with and follow Jhpiego operational procedures and policies and codes of conduct. 

             Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

                                                                     Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload, including a cover letter, resume, and references.

                       For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to tough international child safeguarding standards.

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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