Program Specialist – French-speaking

The Program Specialist is responsible for providing program operations and management support for regional and country project and/or country programs. S/he assists one or more program managers with ensuring a strong link between IntraHealth foundation systems and services (e.g. finance, contracts, human resources) and the projects, including financial and subcontract/subgrant management. S/he assists with project monitoring and deliverables, and provides support to the regional or country staff with whom s/he works. S/he is based in the Chapel Hill office and works closely with and reports to a Program Manager.

Assist Manager and in-country staff in monitoring work plans, including deliverables. Develop and monitor/track and analyze expenditures compared to project budget and ensures that budget projections are accurate and expenditures are properly tracked, including accruals. Support field staff in collecting and documenting cost share. Alerts Manager when there is over or under spending. Review expense reports, cash requests, and Deltek reports and collaborate with Chapel Hill based Finance and Contracts staff and in-country finance staff to correct any errors identified, informing finance staff of necessary changes to be made. Prepare, coordinate reviews, edit, and disseminate project related reports and documents, including subcontract and consultant scopes of work, country strategies, progress updates, curricula, and other documents and reports. Assist in preparing project-related contracts (subcontracts, subagreements, purchase orders, and Memoranda of Understanding). Facilitate consultant approvals and paperwork, including identifying, interviewing and hiring consultants, managing consultant expense reports and invoices, and ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract. Oversee all domestic and international project-related travel processes. Maintains the project’s(s’) SharePoint site(s) and assists with project-related information management. Respond to field office requests for assistance in various operational, technical and program areas. Travel to the field to provide both programmatic and operations assistance and support as requested. Undertake other related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3-5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 1-2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Fluency in French, both written and spoken, is required. Experience in finance, administration, and management, developing and tracking budgets, logistics and operations. Experience with USAID-funded projects highly desirable. Asia region field experience highly desirable. Working knowledge of international health and development preferred, with an emphasis on maternal health and child survival. Comfortable working in teams as well as acting independently in the implementation of specific tasks, multitasking and prioritizing, working under pressure and meeting deadlines. Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of people of various nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Strong oral and written communication skills, including editing skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

This position is with IntraHealth International in Chapel Hill, NC. For immediate consideration, please forward cover letter and resume to jobs@intrahealth.org and reference PSF-RAL in the subject line. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.