We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

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There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.

PSI/Ethiopia wants to reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door.  We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.   We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities.  We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage. 

We are looking for a dynamic, quick learner, organized, a capable writer and creative facilitator Program Coordinator, reporting to Program Director, WASH, who will facilitate program management and coordination needs of the WASH department, including the USAID Transform WASH project. The incumbent will pro-actively support WASH program implementation by coordinating timely reports, documenting results, liaising with partners and organizing key events.   The Program Coordinator will enthusiastically ensure smooth and timely flow of work.

Sounds like you? Read on!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate periodic program reporting and work planning inputs from the PSI team and partner organizations;

• Work  across  departments  to  produce  monthly  update  reports,  disseminate  lessons  learned  to implementing partners and the PSI team in the regions; synthesize information (from DHIS2 and other platforms) and package to help the WASH director and head office management prepare for meetings and presentations;

• Follow up with the team to ensure that WASH programs are implemented according to originally set time frames using Asana and Smartsheet as program management tools;

• Coordinate lesson learned from monitoring and evaluation of WASH programs and support sharing of best practices in collaboration with consortium partners;

• Identify, research and develop stories, articles, blogs and news, as requested and coordinated with the communication and partnership advisor, for program knowledge sharing;

• Liaise  with  GoE  partners  (national  and  regional  level)  to  maintain  productive,  positive  working relationships, process agreements and ensure quality reports are submitted on time;

• Compile quarterly and annual reports for submission to donors and GoE;

• Plan  and  execute  key  events:  regular  meetings,  trainings  and  workshops,  documentation  and reporting and to ensure follow up on action points by respective team members.

Job Requirements

Background

• BA in social sciences, management or related field

• 4 years of relevant work experience

What would get us excited?

• Strong computer and written/verbal communication skills.

• Passionate about health and social development.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Attention to detail and quick learner.

• Excellent English speaking and writing skills.

• Collaborative attitude and ability to get results as a team.

How to Apply

Fill out the application form through this LINK and Submit your CV along with your Application Letter via email: recruitment@psiet.org

N.B: Use “Application for Program Coordinator Position” as the subject line of your email!