Program Operations Associate
Program Operations Associate
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Results for Development (R4D) is a leading nonprofit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world government officials civil society leaders and social innovators to create strong systems that support healthy educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health education and nutrition with analytic rigor practical support for decisionmaking and implementation and access to peer problemsolving networks. Together with our partners we build selfsustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development too.
We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversityof ideas identities perspectives and backgroundsis vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.
Position title: Program Operations Associate (PA)
Location: This position is based in the United States and must be willing to work East Coast hours. This position will report to the Senior Program Operations Officer.
Practice/Department: Global Program Operations/Linked Immunisation Action Network
The Program Operations function at R4D is focused on ensuring continuity compliance efficiency and effectiveness across all stages of the award lifecycle. Program Operations supports high quality design new business capture startup implementation and closeout of individual programs in furtherance of R4D mission and strategy through effective deployment of financial and human resources as well as robust standardized strategic/logistical/operational support. Program Operations also supports strong consistent efficient and effective organizational systems and processes that enable highquality project implementation and portfolio management.
Understand top immunisation programme challenges including barriers and threats to maintaining high and equitable immunisation coverage and sustainably introducing new vaccines
Facilitate peertopeer knowledge sharing to elevate tested solutions and best practices for strengthening immunisation programming
Support the implementation of solutions and best practicesworking with and through local partnersto address immunisation programme challenges
Strengthen skills and capacities within immunisation programmes
Capture and disseminate implementation experiences to ensure learning is shared and sustainable
The network employs crosscountry peertopeer learning to complement technical assistance research and other support from partners. Collaborative learning among peers:
Creates space to analyze root causes of implementation challenges
Generates practical solutions and best practices that can be shared and applied
Increases ownership of implemented solutions and best practices
Facilitates opportunities for partners to be responsive to country priorities
Funded by Gavi the Linked Immunisation Action Network represents an integral component of Gavis strategic approach to engaging with middleincome countries with the goal of preventing reductions in vaccine coverage and driving the sustainable introduction of key missing vaccines.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: The Program Operations Associate will support the Linked Immunisation Action Network working with colleagues across R4Ds Global Program Operations team and the technical project team to provide foundational operational and network support. Responsibilities of the PA will encompass administrative project management research and communication tasks. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Operations Support 70
Participates fully as a member of R4D by contributing assisting and participating in projects activities and initiatives as requested by R4D management
Organize meetings and events some of which may take place outside of the US including arranging for the meeting venue video and audio equipment and interpretation services as needed
Support travel planning including flight bookings accommodation arrangements and account reconciliations for team members consultants and sponsored travelers
Facilitate development and of consultant vendor and subaward contracts
Process consultant and subaward invoices
Support the tracking of project budgets and expenditures
Prepare relevant project management reports
Contribute to the development of administrative policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective project implementation
Support business development efforts in collaboration with proposal team members to mobilize resources to finance new opportunities
Support project teams to manage human resources financial resources and foster operational excellence more broadly
Provide support to solve operational challenges as they arise
Other duties as necessary
Networkwide / Technical Support 30
Monitor project workplans and deliverable deadlines
Produce and/or edit a variety of documents including briefing materials meeting notes presentation slides and reports for both internal and external audiences
Serve as project focal point for the Linked Steering Committee
Support project monitoring learning and evaluation activities including data collection and analysis
Generalized support to technical activities as necessary
Qualifications:
Minimum
12 years of experience in administrative or program support roles or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelors degree in a relevant field
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
High level of organization attention to detail professionalism and reliability
Ability to prioritize and manage work in a fastpaced environment and within tight deadlines
Excellent oral and verbal communication skills including demonstrated ability to write clear and concise emails meeting summaries and project reports
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Enthusiasm energy and good judgement
Fluency in oral and written English
Preferred
Experience working in a nonprofit or international development environment
Familiarity with project management tools and processes
Experience in routine administrative and project management functions
Experience reviewing and developing budgets
Ability to coordinate and synthesize inputs and requests from multiple stakeholders
Additional language skills a plus
$49000 $55000 a year
The target base salary pay range for this USbased position is $49000 $55000 per year. R4D aims to provide an equitable and consistent starting salary for all new hires based on the responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. The full salary range allows for future career and earnings growth and hiring above the midpoint of a salary range would not be typical for a new employee.
Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. R4D offers a generous benefits package that includes a 401K plan with up to 9 employer contribution medical dental and vision insurance 25 paid vacation days 15 days of paid sick leave 10 paid US holidayspaid parental leave flexible spending accounts companypaid life insurance shortterm and longterm disability insurance commuter benefits free access to an onsite gym free headspace membership an employee assistance program and a flexible work environment. Please visit ourR4D Careers pagefor more details.
Results for Development is anEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer committed tofostering
and nurturing an energetic collaborative and diverse workforce.R4D provides marketcompetitivesalaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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