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Program Analyst
| Job Title: | Program Analyst |
| Job Number: | 150 |
| Posted On: | May 7, 2012 |
| Application Deadline: | Open Until Filled |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Reports To: | Contract Director |
| Clearance: | Ability to obtain a security clearance. US Citizenship is required. |
General Description
The objective of the Bureau for Global Health/ Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition (GH/HIDN) is to improve global health through strategic investment in the following areas: infectious diseases (including tuberculosis, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, avian influenza and other pandemics), nutrition, maternal health, child health, water, sanitation and hygiene, and health systems strengthening. GH/HIDN seeks a Private Sector Program Analyst, to engage the private sector in improving health outcomes by supporting the development, introduction and scale-up of innovation, evidence-based interventions and commercial solutions. The analyst will be responsible for a range of strategic, research, partnership development and communications activities (e.g., analyzing current trends related to the intersection between business and global health, conducting background research on potential and current partners, building and managing relationships with the private sector). S/he will also support the development of written materials to inform corporate partners and the public about GH/HIDN’s portfolio and opportunities for private sector engagement. The Private Sector Program Analyst directly supports the Senior Advisor and works closely with Global Health technical staff in various locations. The Private Sector Program Analyst is expected to possess strong knowledge and demonstrated expertise on issues related to corporate engagement in global health and development, represent GH/HIDN interests at key meetings and conferences, and cultivate strong relationships both internally and externally. The analyst is expected to work independently and rank tasks in order of importance and impending deadlines. The individual must develop a working knowledge of policies and guidelines, as well as corporate practices and procedures. S/he will be held accountable for demonstrating substantial results in short timeframes, responding to multiple, and competing priorities.Duties and Responsiblities
Contribute to the operationalization of the GH/HIDN private sector engagement strategy and work plan; create a routine reporting system and liaise with technical staff and external partners to prepare quarterly newsletters and ad hoc reports on GH/HIDN private sector partnerships.
Support the development and management of GH/HIDN private sector partnerships, including the preparation of budgets, briefers, communications materials, cables, MOUs, letters that seek approval, letters of intent and presentations.
Maintain communications with potential and current corporate partners, in close coordination with the Senior Advisor; create communications materials that inform corporate sector of GH/HIDN’s portfolio and opportunities for engagement.
Actively participate in and contribute to technical meetings related to partnership development and management. Organize meetings and prepare briefing materials, meeting notes, and related materials.
Conduct background research and due diligence on private sector partners; prepare memos and briefs on major developments in private sector innovations and engagement in global health.
Create and maintain a corporate contacts database for all GH/HIDN health elements; manage corporate communications as requested. Create and maintain a database of private sector partnerships across GH/HIDN.
Promote coordination and collaboration with the staff of the Global Health Center for Accelerating Innovation and Impact, the Office of Innovation and Development Alliances, pillar bureaus and other GH technical offices to share information on private sector engagement strategies, models, successes and lessons learned.
Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of GH/HIDN corporate partnerships.
Prepare monthly reports for the Senior Advisor to document monthly work tasks, activities, issues and progress
Collect and compile data for use in regular and ad hoc reporting on the status of partnerships from various sources such as cooperating agency reports, various reports and documents, and technical staff.
Maintain partnership-related files; collects and distributes relevant material.
Travel up to 15%, as requested.
Other activities as required.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Outstanding academic credentials, preferably a Master’s degree in business, international health, foreign affairs, communications or a related field
Demonstrated expertise and interest in global health
At least 4 years of professional work experience; 1-3 years of experience living and/or working in developing countries
Minimum 2-3 years of private sector work experience, preferably in strategic consulting, business, marketing, commercialization, communications, government affairs or corporate social responsibility
Demonstrated ability to set and achieve realistic targets within required deadlines
Entrepreneurial spirit; enthusiasm for initiating projects and demonstrated ability to close deals and deliver products
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with people of varied professional, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
Positive, ‘can-do’ attitude, flexibility and comfort with ambiguity
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations, problem-solve, work independently and successfully prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability and willingness to travel internationally to developing countries
Excellent analytical, oral and written communications skills (writing and presentation examples may be requested from selected candidates)
Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills, particularly with regard to the organization of information
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Power Point, Excel; proficiency in database management and visual communications/ graphic arts
Demonstrated experience in Internet, Lexis/Nexis and medical/health database searches and/or primary research in any subject
Excellent professional and academic references