Project Officer

How will you accomplish this?

As the Project Officer, you will be expected to carry out the following:

• Ensure that all requests for technical, contractual, administrative, financial, and logistics assistance are addressed in an efficient and effective manner.
• Partner with corporate offices as needed to address portfolio requests and ensure that MSH project management standards and methodologies are implemented across portfolios.
• Provide support for the coordination of meetings and other events, including documenting technical discussions as needed.
• Manage cataloguing and electronic archiving of project documents.
• Provide support for work planning and monitoring of project implementation.
• In collaboration with PMs, technical staff, and communications staff, contribute to presentations, documentation, and other project and communications materials, including developing success stories and increasing visibility of portfolio activities and achievements.
• Review and manage purchase requests and invoice payments to ensure adherence to MSH policies, contractual requirements, and USAID regulations.
• Provide support in developing, editing, and formatting portfolio products, including work plans, reports, slide decks, and other technical documentation.
• Represent MSH and project through communication with partners and stakeholders, as needed.
• Provide logistics support for travel related to portfolio activities.

The listed job responsibilities are not exhaustive.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, business, social sciences, or another relevant field is required. Master’s degree in public health is preferred.

Experience:

Required:

• 4 years of experience supporting health or development projects.

Preferred:

• 4+ years’ demonstrated success and experience in project management.
• Global work experience.
• Knowledge of US Government and non-USG funded programs, regulations, and requirements.
• Experience implementing activities related to global health and health systems strengthening.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail.
• Strong conceptualization, facilitation, and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with technical, portfolio, finance, and operations staff, as well as employees at every level of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written, and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and active listening skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and applications, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and SharePoint.