Associate Program Manager, West and Central Africa

• Type: Job
• Location: United States
• Organisation: Population Services International (PSI)
  Population Services International (PSI) is the world's leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 60 developing countries. PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices that are affordable to low-income populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS, malaria and other diseases. For more information, please visit: www.psi.org.
• Description:
  PSI seeks entrepreneurial, dynamic and creative candidates with an interest in private sector approaches to development for the position of Associate Program Manager, West and Central Africa. This position is based in Washington, D.C., and may entail some overseas travel. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Associate Program Manager (APM) is responsible for supporting PSI's social marketing programs in West and Central Africa. Backstopping duties include: - Managing communications with overseas staff; - Monitoring contract compliance; - Preparing and tracking budgets, overseeing procurement and logistics; - Reviewing annual work plans; - Researching selected topics (e.g. health, marketing, communications); - Maintaining and distributing reference materials; - Conducting field visits; and - Fulfilling other programmatic and administrative functions as required. The APM will also assist in new business development by identifying new project and product opportunities, designing new projects and writing proposals. QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's degree in a relevant subject (MBA, MIA, etc.) or equivalent experience; - At least two years work experience in a developing country; - Fluency in French; - Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software and data analysis; and - Excellent writing skills. The successful candidate will also have excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines; and an interest in future overseas posting with PSI. Preference will be given to candidates with private sector experience in marketing, communications, or advertising; familiarity with international health issues (particularly HIV/AIDS, family planning, maternal and child health); knowledge of USAID and the international donor community; and an interest in private sector approaches to development.
• Application instructions:
  Please Apply online at: http://www.psi.org. No calls or e-mails please. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
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