Vital Strategies · 1 week ago
Program Associate, Tobacco Control
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expVital Strategies is a global public health organization focused on addressing major health issues worldwide. The Program Associate, Tobacco Control will support the Tobacco Control Accelerator Fund, providing grants and technical support to enhance tobacco control measures in low- and middle-income countries, specifically in Africa.
AssociationGovernmentHealth CareInformation TechnologyNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
General Administrative Support - Prepare presentations and assist with creating and distributing documents, including assisting with the editing and formatting of project reports and related materials
Program Support - Assist the Director, Tobacco Control, Africa Region in the development of grant rounds, including application and communication materials, review of applications, and support of negotiation coordination
Assist in coordinating meetings, managing communications, and providing support for country leads, and expert consultants to report country activities and carry out program activities
Operational support - Support the scheduling, planning and logistics of meetings and events for the program; at times attending, taking notes and supporting the tracking of key action items and progress
Support the program’s contracting and contract amendment process, including drafting contracts, and tracking of invoices and payments throughout a contract’s lifecycle
Provide administrative support for HR-related activities (such as recruitment, onboarding) and operational activities (such as purchasing)
Support the participation of staff, consultants and grantees in international conferences, including receipt of scientific abstracts/symposia submissions, coordinating invitations, travel logistics and registration, facilitating visa applications, supporting conference-related communications, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Excellent organizational, time management skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks
Excellent English, proficiency in French preferred
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with remote members of the team
Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently
Demonstrated sensitivity in handling confidential information
Excellent computer skills; proficient user of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to perform data entry using word processing, spreadsheet or database commands, and format materials
Willingness and ability to work across different time zones
A global outlook with a keen interest in current global affairs
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Minimum three years of professional work experience
Preferred
At least one year of working experience in public health or with an international non-profit
Experience working collaboratively and remotely with internal and external team members to provide administrative support in a timely manner
Recent experience using platforms such as Monday and Microsoft Teams
Benefits
Highly competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Vital Strategies
We are a global public health organization that designs solutions to pressing health problems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Daniel Burka
Director of Design
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