Description

The Program Associate (PA) of Global Action will be a key member of the small Program team, supporting all aspects of GA’s grantmaking strategy and oversight of GA’s global grants portfolio. The PA will be involved in GA’s grants process, including the application and reporting cycles. Other key responsibilities will include drafting grant summaries, supporting external relationships, and coordinating meetings and events. The Program Associate will require strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities; and effectiveness working both independently and collaboratively in a small team.

Requirements

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in a health or scientific discipline preferred (such as public health, behavioral science, health communications, chemistry, or biology).
Minimum of three years of relevant experience, such as in public health, program management, research administration, or human subjects research required; tobacco control experience a strong plus.
Strong writing skills and experience.
Strong communication and analytical skills, including the ability to collect, review, synthesize, and present information and findings in a clear and concise manner.
Experience in grantmaking, including but not limited to, evaluation of grant requests and the progress of technical performance to assess impact preferred.
Experience working with institutions in low- and middle-income countries preferred.
Strong proficiency with the use of software platforms and a high degree of comfort with multiple technology applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and databases.