About Vital Strategies:<\/p>\n
Vital Strategies is an international public health organization. Our programs strengthen public health systems and address the world\u2019s leading causes of illness, injury and death. We currently work in 73 countries, supporting data-driven decision making in government, advancing evidence-based public health policies, and mounting strategic communication campaigns. Vital Strategies\u2019 priorities are driven by the greatest potential to improve and save lives. They include non-communicable disease prevention, tobacco control, road safety, obesity prevention, overdose prevention, environmental health, and vital statistics systems building. Our programs are primarily concentrated in low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Please visit our website at\u00a0www.vitalstrategies.org\u00a0to find out more about our work.<\/p>\n
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About Lead Poisoning Prevention Program:<\/p>\n
Vital Strategies is expanding our program that addresses the issue of lead poisoning in low- and middle-income countries. We plan to build upon existing efforts and interest by collaborating with governmental agencies in countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen health systems and build local expertise in childhood lead exposure to enact sound, cost-effective policies to address exposures.<\/p>\n
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Job Purpose:<\/p>\n
The position of\u00a0Program Associate for the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Rwanda is a new position for Vital Strategies. The Program Associate will offer administrative, operational and logistical support to the Program Manager including assisting with procuring and contracting goods and services, scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars, coordinating travel and logistics, and planning events, among other duties. This role involves coordinating with the program team, government officials (as needed for operations), and field surveillance teams.<\/p>\n
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Duties and Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Program Operations:<\/p>\n
Assist the program team in operations and procurement, including venue selection, logistical arrangements for meetings and events, and ensuring all necessary arrangements are in place;
\nAssist in coordinating participant invitations, managing attendance lists, and preparing meeting materials to ensure smooth execution;
\nFacilitate communication with stakeholders, the printing of materials, and coordinate travel and logistics (hotel booking, transport, and reimbursements) for in-person meetings, trainings, workshops.<\/p>\n
Administrative Support:<\/p>\n
Provide administrative support to the program team, including processing correspondence and filing procurement requisitions as per organizational protocols;
\nAssist with coordinating procurement and the distribution of field supplies, equipment, and training materials;
\nDraft correspondence independently or based on instructions and redirect as appropriate, bringing urgent matters to the attention of the supervisor.<\/p>\n
Financial Coordination:<\/p>\n
Coordinate the processing of invoices for program team members and vendors, working closely with the finance and operations teams;
\nTrack invoice submissions, liaise with finance and accounting, and address any questions or issues related to payments;
\nCompile support documentation for financial payments and process purchase orders;
\nProvide administrative support to project team members for timely reimbursements and payments.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Coordination:<\/p>\n
Manage travel arrangements for the team, including handling cancellations or changes in travel plans;
\nAssist in follow-up with vendors, government agencies, and field teams to ensure smooth operations.<\/p>\n
Documentation:<\/p>\n
Maintain detailed program records and documentation, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date;
\nSupport the team by suggesting some administrative improvements in line with program norms;
\nConduct data entry as and when needed to support the program activities, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation;
\nAssist with additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support overall program effectiveness.
\nAbout You
\nQualifications:<\/p>\n
Education:<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in a related field required.
\nExperience:<\/p>\n
Required<\/p>\n
Minimum three years of work experience; working in public health, public policy, international development, and\/or non-profit;
\nExperience in invoice tracking, processing, and managing, including invoice processing, tracking payments, and managing purchase orders.
\nAbility to assist with budget planning and procurement coordination for program activities.
\nPreferred<\/p>\n
At least 1 year of work experience with the government;
\nExperience working collaboratively and remotely with internal and external team members to provide administrative support on time;
\nExperience using platforms such as DocuSign, CLM, NetSuite, Monday, Airtable, and Slack is a plus;
\nAbility to draft official correspondence independently is a plus.
\nSkills & Abilities<\/p>\n
Strong organizational and time management skills to manage program activities, logistics, and documentation;
\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills to interact professionally with government officials, program partners, and vendors. Professional oral and written proficiency in the native language. Competence in English is preferred. Ability to draft official correspondence independently is a plus;
\nExceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation, financial processing, and logistical arrangements;
\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant administrative tools.
\nWorking Conditions and Physical Requirements:<\/p>\n
This is a full-time position that will be based remotely within Kigali, Rwanda. This vacancy is open to Rwandan nationals and candidates holding a valid work or residence permit for Rwanda.
\nThe successful candidate will be employed through Vital\u2019s Employer of Record (EOR).
\nThe salary range for this position is RWF 24,750,000 to RWF 30,200,000.
\nThe role requires a willingness to travel within Rwanda for in-person meetings and field visits, as needed, as well as occasional international travel.
\nVital Strategies is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) organization. We believe our programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences, whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. 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