Reports to : Country Program Director 

Job Overview :

This position is to coordinate communication, information, and reporting in support of the Country Program Director. The Program Communications Specialist is also responsible for coordinating the Country Program Director’s schedule, travel, visitors, appointments, and general office support.

 

Specific Duties :

• Manages branding and coordination of communications of, from, and about GU Cameroon projects ;
• Coordinating trainings, keeping training curricula, report, materials as well as ensuring all trainings have been conducted ;
• Support program technical teams by managing the technical assistance calendar, communicating support and programmatic needs to HQ from the Country Program Director ;
• Document project work plans, implement progress monitoring, report lessons learned ;
• In consultation with the Integrated Service Delivery Leads, troubleshoot program issues ;
• Ensure that program implementation follows donor and institutional policies ;
• Serve as a repository of information with respect to progress in delivering SOW including key lessons learned and best practices ;
• Prepare program plans, reports, and other working documents in collaboration with other project team members and ensure they are finalized and submitted on time ;
• Attend specific meetings with the Country Program Director to take notes and follow up on action items ;
• Be the key contact for the country office, taking requests from the HQ office, as well as field offices ;
• Maintain document files and important information for effective program operations ;
• Schedule team meetings, and produce agendas and notes for the meetings ;
• Draft correspondence between the Country Program Director and external partners and the HQ office ;
• Act as a liaison between the Country Program Director and other country support staff, such as Human Resources, Finances, and Operations.

 

Qualifications and Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree ;
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position in a reputable organization ;
• Excellent writing, organization, coordination, and communication skills ;
• High proficiency in computer office solutions ;
• Highly proficient in communicating in English and French ;
• High level of confidentiality.

 

Instructions for Submitting Applications :

1. All applications should be submitted electronically to TIDECameroon@georgetown.edu.
2. Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 2-5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone and e-mail address ;
3. All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications and experiences ;
4. Candidates should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job ;
5. Job related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing ;
6. All applicants should include daytime phone contact information ;
7. Deadline for application is December 18 2019, 5 PM Cameroon Time. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered ;
8. Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact through its local entity Georgetown GLobal Health Cameroon is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other status variable.