Project Manager [DA 87067]

The Task Force for Global Health is an Emory University affiliate located in Decatur, GA. Its 16 programs and focus areas cover a range of global health issues including neglected tropical diseases, infectious diseases, vaccines, field epidemiology, public health informatics, health workforce development, and global health ethics. All our programs have an end goal in sight of eliminating diseases and protecting the health of populations. The Task Force for Global Health was recognized for its extraordinary contributions to alleviating human suffering with the 2016 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize, the world's largest award of its kind. The Task Force is ranked among the largest nonprofits in the United States due to in-kind contributions of medicines and vaccines from major pharmaceutical companies valued at billions of dollars annually. 

TEPHINET BACKGROUND: 

The principal mission of the TEPHINET is: To strengthen international public health capacity through initiating, supporting, and networking of field-based training programs that enhance competencies in applied epidemiology and public health practice. In addition to this mission, TEPHINET provides administrative and management support to many international public health projects, some of which are related to the field epidemiology training programs.

 JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Directs the planning, development, and operations of a program with the Task Force for Global Health.
• Collaborates with representatives from private, government, and international agencies.
• Plans, executes, and monitors program budgets, including approval of expenditures; prepares annual financial and program reports to external parties with interests in the program.
• May engage in fundraising initiatives on behalf of the program.
• Ensures that the program is in compliance with federal and international laws and regulations.
• Oversees program communications, including development of communications strategies, development of key program messages, production of print and electronic materials, and reputation management.
• Represents the program in various national and international fora, and actively engages with representatives from other NGO's for purposes of conducting research and designing new initiatives.
• May supervise program staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Directs the planning, development, and operations of project(s) with the TEPHINET program of the Task Force for Global Health.
• Works with the Project Management Team Lead and funders to define scope of a project.
• Documents project work plan/timeline, resources needs, resource expectations, key milestone dates and tracks project process.
• Creates project and budget narratives for grants, status reports for distribution to project team and/or external customers.
• Updates activities and modifies deliverable dates as needed.
• Acts as a liaison to partner organizations and all project related personnel and affiliates, with a high level of diplomacy and tact.
• Plans, executes, and monitors project(s) budgets, including approval of expenditures.
• Creates contracts for consultants as needed.
• Identifies subcontractors in countries and provides guidance on reporting, payment and the implementation of activities
• Approves expense reports and manages detailed budget.
• Works with the financial management staff to provide information for financial reports.
• Creates, submits, and processes invoices.
• Establishes and maintains regular collaborative contact with both internal and external stake-holders.
• Meets regularly with the project team to review all current projects and escalates issues to supervisor as needed.
• Builds and nurtures relationships with consultants and external customers by interacting through email, phone calls, meetings, and/or personal visits.
• Participates in problem solving and resolution of operational issues.
• Attends conferences/meetings and reviews literature in order to stay abreast of current knowledge and issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in field related to specific program as indicated and six years program related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in a field related to the program
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Prior experience in donor and partner relations
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail and quality
• Fluent in Spanish, both written and spoken
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Previous experiences working on international projects 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, with intent to return to an Emory University location in the future.  Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.