Program Manager, Asia and Eastern Europe

• 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 to motivate positive changes in health behavior. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices which are affordable to at-risk populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI social 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 and dynamic candidates with an interest in private sector approaches to development for the position of Program Manager, Asia/EE. The Program Manager will develop and support specific country programs in this region, in preparation for an overseas post. This position is based in Washington, D.C., and entails about 25% overseas travel. RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Managers are responsible for ensuring full headquarters support of country programs and developing new business opportunities for PSI. Backstopping duties include: - Managing communications with overseas staff; - Maintaining donor relations; - Advising on the implementation of social marketing programs in the field; - Monitoring contract compliance; - Preparing and tracking budgets; - Conducting assessment and technical assistance trips; - Monitoring and reviewing research plans; - Conducting strategic planning exercises; and - Other management functions as required. New business development duties include developing new contacts and funding sources, identifying new project/product opportunities, writing proposals, and designing new projects. Program Managers in the past have rotated into field positions after two years as Program Manager, depending on available posts; however, movement to other DC based positions is an option as well.
• Applicant Requirements:
  - Significant private sector management, marketing and/or communications work experience; - At least two years of professional work experience in a developing country; - Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.); - Familiarity with international development and health issues; - Familiarity with USAID and other international donors; and - Fluency in a foreign language (especially French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian or Mandarin) preferred. The successful candidate will have excellent writing, 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 a future overseas posting with PSI.
• Application instructions:
  APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, 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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