Program Officer

• Provide operational and administrative support across global health projects, serving as a primary coordination point between project leadership and internal departments such as finance, procurement, HR, and contracts.
• Manage day-to-day project workflows including templates, calendars, tracking tools, deliverables, and documentation to ensure smooth execution and compliance.
• Support project planning and execution activities, including workplans, reporting cycles, consultant management, and subcontractor coordination.
• Oversee financial and contractual processes in collaboration with finance teams, including invoice reviews, budget tracking, purchase orders, and subaward administration.
• Support the development, editing, and formatting of technical deliverables, reports, and communications materials, ensuring clarity and quality of outputs.
• Facilitate project meetings, track action items, and maintain dashboards, logs, and reporting tools to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Contribute to project start-up, implementation, and close-out activities, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and donor requirements.
• Participate in business development and proposal coordination efforts as needed.
• Support internal systems, tools, and quality management processes, ensuring accurate data entry and effective use of platforms such as SharePoint, Workday, and related systems.

Requirements

This role requires strong project coordination experience in global health or international development environments, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working across teams and time zones in fast-moving, multicultural settings.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting project operations in global health or international development, preferably in LMIC contexts.
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with financial tracking, budgeting processes, and administrative project support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations, and donor-facing documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with systems such as Workday, Salesforce, or Costpoint is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, and consensus-building skills.
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).
• Strong systems thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and location.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution options.
• Flexible work arrangements with remote work eligibility in authorized locations.
• Professional development, training, and learning opportunities.
• Life, disability, and additional voluntary insurance options.
• Inclusive and mission-driven work environment focused on global health impact.