Coordinator, Program, Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program(Save the Children – US)-career opportunity in USA

Job title: Coordinator, Program, Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP)
Organization: Save the Children – US
Country: United States of America
Deadline: 09 Dec 2013
Employee Type:Full-Time Regular
The Coordinator provides daily administrative, operational, logistical, and program support to Save the Children’s Washington DC-based Maternal Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP) team and Country Offices as needed. Ensure coordination and efficiency in the day to day operations of the SC MCHIP team by serving as a central point for communications and logistics, both internally and externally (mainly with MCHIP partners). Maintain office systems to ensure that the unit functions smoothly.

Responsibilities:
Administrative and Operational Support – including meeting coordination; management of team calendar; travel and visa support; arranging logistics for global meetings; helping prepare presentations; managing central shared electronic files and processing agreements.

Program Support – including supporting core an/or country workplan development process as requested; reviewing and editing program documents; managing receipt, editing and storage of trip reports; supporting communication with field staff and organizing and attending MCHIP Country Support Team meetings as requested.

Grants and Finance Support – including drafting and processing subgrant agreements through internal approval systems; reviewing travel expense reports and advance reconciliations; assisting in processing purchase orders for office supplies and equipment; participating in budget preparation as requested.

Requirements:
Bachelors degree or equivalent required

At least 2 years administrative experience in an office environment (NGO preferred)

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Proficiency in English and other foreign language – preferably French – strongly preferred

International development experience and familiarity/experience in global health very highly preferred

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills required

Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as part of a team

Ability to problem solve, multi-task, and prioritize

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to work in high pressure environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

How to apply:
Submit resume on-line at: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHI…