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Healthy Communities Challenge Program Officer

About our Client:

Rotary International is a global network of more than 1.2 million members in over 200 countries and geographical areas who are dedicated to bringing people together to create lasting, positive changes in communities around the world. Through local Rotary clubs, partnerships, and The Rotary Foundation, Rotary supports initiatives that address critical humanitarian and community needs. Through its combination of volunteer leadership, community networks, partnerships, advocacy, and grantmaking, Rotary brings people together to address complex issues and create sustainable impact. 

This position is funded for an initial period of at least three years, with the likelihood of extension. This position is part of the Scaling Rotary Impact team which supports The Rotary Foundation’s grant-making to maximize measurable impact at scale. The Program Officer is responsible for supporting the Program Manager, Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge, with the implementation and expansion of Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge. Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge is a multi-million US dollar investment program of the Rotary Foundation that provides Rotary members in target countries with longer-term resources to implement large-scale, high-impact programs to reduce severe disease and death from diseases such as malaria, lower respiratory infections, and diarrhea with a focus on vulnerable populations and improving accessibility and quality of sustainable community health systems.

The position will ensure communication regarding the program, provide technical assistance to country committees, facilitate proposals, financial disbursements, applications, and reporting for the duration of the program cycle. 

Location and Work Model

This is a remote position open in:

1) Kenya

2) Nigeria

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

1) Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge Administration Area 

• In conjunction with the RHCC Program manager, you will be responsible for managing the proposal phase of the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge, involving internal and external contacts, including communications, technical support, trainings and coordination of consultants. 
• You will create and maintain program launch timelines, tasks and deadlines for new countries participating in Rotary Health Communities Challenge. 
• You will be responsible for managing the proposal phase and reporting process, including providing instructions and technical support to applicants. 
• You will work closely with the following teams: Global Communications, Programs and Grants, and others. 
• You will be responsible for working with the Program Manager with input from the Senior Advisor for Global Health in the preparation of annual program update reports to include data, challenges, and successes from the country programs. 
• Manage meeting logistics and coordination of virtual meetings with the country committees and partners, including scheduling, preparation of agendas and supporting materials, facilitation of discussions, and tracking of action items through completion. 
• Manage the program SharePoint shared files repository by uploading, organizing, and maintaining meeting materials, program documentation, reports, and other key resources. 

2) Communication 

• In conjunction with the manager and communications staff, you will be responsible for drafting key communications to be delivered to key audiences to promote the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge and other related special projects. 
• Maintaining the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge webpage content on rotary.org and the web-based platform that will support the reporting process. 
• Monitoring multiple email inboxes and responding to phone and email inquiries in a timely manner. 
• Preparing presentations and briefing materials to help facilitate communication and program promotion. 

3) Grant System Management Area 

• You will be responsible for working directly with the product team and the service provider for the web-based platform that supports the reporting and review of the reports from the country programs. 
• You will regularly review and follow up on system issues, enhancements, and ensure that the system is functioning properly. 

4) Strategic Support 

• Support the country programs with development and implementation of sustainability plans.  
• Coordinate advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities in collaboration with the Assistant RHCC Program Officer.  
• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.  

5) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning 

• Monitor performance indicators and outcomes through mid-year and annual reports and monthly updates from technical partners.  
• Contribute to identifying and sharing cross-country/context lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.  
• You will ensure the availability (including collecting and maintaining) of data for donor reports and contribute to final program evaluations. 
• Support evaluation and learning activities. 
• Participate in annual site visits to monitor program implementation, engage with partners and stakeholders, and support follow-up on findings and recommendations. 

6) Partnership Support Area 

• Work closely with Country Committees and subcommittees to support program implementation, monitor progress, and facilitate follow-up on key action items. 
• Coordinate and enhance cohesion among the implementing partners in meeting external reporting requirements and deadlines, including annual reporting process to the donor and ensure quality and timeliness of results-oriented narrative and financial reports. 
• Participate in meetings with implementing partners and key stakeholders, document discussions and decisions, and follow up on action items to ensure timely completion. 

7) Leadership Attributes 

• Communication: Be open to receiving ideas from diverse viewpoints and able to communicate messages so that they are universally understood. 
• Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works jointly with others to meet shared objectives. 
• Productivity: Able to generate results that moves Rotary toward achieving its goals. 
• Accountability: Have a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for actions. 
• Adaptability: Respond to changes willingly and recognize when to adjust based on the situation. 

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Public Health (preferred), International Relations, or Non-profit Management 
• Demonstrated project management experience in public health, including coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, managing timelines and deliverables, and supporting successful program implementation
• Proven experience coordinating and managing public health projects through planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. 
• Experience managing programs or projects involving multiple partners, stakeholders, volunteers, and workstreams. 
• Prior experience working with grants administration. 
• Intermediate understanding of monitoring and evaluation 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Comprehension of international development work 
• Effective problem-solving abilities 
• Strong analytical and organizational skills 
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy 
• Prior study, work, or volunteering experience abroad for a minimum of one year preferred. 
• Ability to speak French and/or Portuguese preferred.