Program Coordinator – Global Health Policy
London, London, United Kingdom
Full Time
Entry Level
Program Coordinator – Global Health Policy
Role: The Center for Global Development (CGD) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit policy research organization in Washington, DC and London, UK that focuses on the issues and institutions that are critical to inclusive development. Through rigorous empirical research and active engagement with the global policy community, we focus on the policy intersections of low- and middle-income countries and the governments, institutions, and corporations that can be partners in delivering greater progress.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong writing skills across a variety of platforms and experience in administrative coordination. The successful candidate will have responsibility for providing administrative, events, and communications support across the Global Health Policy team, including processing expenses and invoices and supporting travel arrangements across CGD and CGDE offices. Working closely with the Operations team, the candidate will support the design and management of sub-contract agreements and small projects.
Line Manager: Reports to Program Manager
Other key working relationships: Senior Communications Manager, Program Director, Operations team, CGD Communications team
Responsibilities include:
Program support:
Communications support, under the guidance of the Senior Communications Manager:
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience and skills:
Desirable:
Application
This is a full-time position based in London, and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter, outlining how they meet the requirement of the role.
The role is based in London and the post-holder will be expected to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office. One of these days is set by the Programme Director, currently Tuesday and Thursday; and there is a monthly face-to-face all-office team lunch, usually on Tues, Weds or Thursday.
- Job title: Program Coordinator – Global Health
- Location: London, UK
- Salary: £32,550 per annum
- Posting date: 27th August
- Closing date: 10th September @ 10:00 AM BST
Role: The Center for Global Development (CGD) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit policy research organization in Washington, DC and London, UK that focuses on the issues and institutions that are critical to inclusive development. Through rigorous empirical research and active engagement with the global policy community, we focus on the policy intersections of low- and middle-income countries and the governments, institutions, and corporations that can be partners in delivering greater progress.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong writing skills across a variety of platforms and experience in administrative coordination. The successful candidate will have responsibility for providing administrative, events, and communications support across the Global Health Policy team, including processing expenses and invoices and supporting travel arrangements across CGD and CGDE offices. Working closely with the Operations team, the candidate will support the design and management of sub-contract agreements and small projects.
Line Manager: Reports to Program Manager
Other key working relationships: Senior Communications Manager, Program Director, Operations team, CGD Communications team
Responsibilities include:
Program support:
- Support the Program Manager on program administration, including tracking progress of outputs and deliverables for the Global Health Policy program workstreams
- In consultation with the Program Manager and the central Finance and Operations team, support the management of sub-contracts, carrying out due diligence and monitoring the performance of partners, as required
- Maintain shared program folders, contract tracker, and the internal output trackers, ensuring information is accurate and easily accessible.
- Plan and organize logistics for all internal and external Global Health Policy meetings and events, both virtual and in-person, acting as a point of contact for attendees, taking minutes, and scheduling and preparing agendas for monthly team meetings, as necessary
- Process invoices and expenses for external consultants and partners, following up with the CGDE and CGD Finance and Operations team as required
- Support the Program Manager in drafting, reviewing, or updating operational processes. Test and implement new processes as needed
- Support the Program Manager on the preparation and coordination of annual progress reporting to funders
- Attend monthly Coordinators' meetings, supporting the dissemination of relevant operational information to the wider Global Health Policy team
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of parties involved in projects, including CGDE staff, national and international consultants and academics, clients and research partners, and key donor partners
- Travel may be required, subject to government advice and guidance
- Perform other duties within the range of skills and abilities of the post holder, as necessary in support of the team
Communications support, under the guidance of the Senior Communications Manager:
- Maintain media/press contact lists
- Proof a range of communications materials, including press releases and website content, and draft global health newsletters.
- Help draft engaging copy for social and digital channels, ensuring content is aligned with CGD's voice
- Support the planning and delivery of communications activities by assisting with editorial calendars and forward scheduling
- Prepare quarterly communications evaluations by collecting data and preparing PowerPoint reports
- Prepare information on Global Health policy team activities for the monthly Board updates and bi-annual Board reports, working with the CGD Communications Team
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience and skills:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (for example Management, Business, Communications, Public Health, International Development)
- Highly organized with a methodical approach to tasks and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to effectively plan and manage tasks and projects with a high degree of autonomy
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English, with experience of editing and/or proof reading
- Strong MS Excel skills, and comfort working with CRM, such as Salesforce
- Confidence, flexibility, can-do attitude, and intellectual curiosity in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Interest in global health, public policy, international development, or related fields
Desirable:
- Professional experience of working in public/global health, development or charitable sectors
- Experience of managing international travel arrangements and of coordinating logistics for large events
- Experience of administrating projects with multiple partners and stakeholders
- Experience of drafting and managing sub-contract specifications and agreements, and of building excellent working relationships with partners to ensure the successful delivery of project outputs
- Experience working with large multinational donors or foundations is a plus
- Experience of social media content creation or working at a student newspaper
Application
This is a full-time position based in London, and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter, outlining how they meet the requirement of the role.
The role is based in London and the post-holder will be expected to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office. One of these days is set by the Programme Director, currently Tuesday and Thursday; and there is a monthly face-to-face all-office team lunch, usually on Tues, Weds or Thursday.
CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and celebrates fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.
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