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The Evidence Department is looking for a Program Associate to provide critical support on project management aspects of a multi-country initiative focused on leveraging mobile technology to better engage with PSI’s target audience. This is an exciting new initiative that provides the opportunity to make technology work to deliver better health outcomes through bringing care closer to people in the developing world.
Sound like something you would be interested in? Read on.
Your contribution
The individual will:
Support country teams to ensure that project activities are completed in a timely manner with the budget allocation
Support on the development of foundational documents, in conjunction with country teams
Support on the management of project work plans working in conjunction with country teams
Support on the execution of digital marketing agency workplans
Support on the management of country budgets, in particular, monitoring burn rates
Support on strengthening the use of data generated through the projects by applying an institutional ‘Data to Action Framework’ approach
Support on documenting learning by generating initiative case studies
Lead on the Consumer Facing Community of Practice (CoP)
Coordinate Innovations Hub meetings and Bi-monthly newsletters
A lot of the work will involve undertaking day to day follow up with the country teams
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a highly ambitious individual a passion in public health, willing and able to learn by doing in a very demanding position. In particular, we are looking for;
2-5 years relevant program management support experience
Great writing and communication skills – able to clearly depict nuanced or complex ideas.
Great power point skills – able to ‘translate’ ideas / takeaways from discussions into professional grade outputs.
Highly organized and a self-starter
Comfortable with mobile technology
Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (e.g., communications, public health, marketing, journalism, social sciences, or anthropology).
Experience in public health or working for a development agency is a plus
Experience with SharePoint, MS Planner & MS Team
All applicants must be based in Nairobi with permission to work. PSI will not provide work permits.
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