Africa Program Officer Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

OB DESCRIPTION

AFRICA PROGRAM OFFICER

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Africa Program Officer (APO) is responsible for supporting the operational and program activities of TFK’s (Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids) Africa work. He/she assists with implementation and coordination of TFK’s Africa Program and will coordinate a portfolio of grants to Africa non-governmental organizations (NGO), civil society groups and governmental agencies.

This position requires constant communication with partners and grantees in Africa, coordination of grantee activities with Campaign efforts and other international partner organizations including: identification and coordination of resources, technical assistance to grantees, and to Campaign activities. The Africa Program Officer reports to the Africa Director.

PRIMARY DUTIES

· Under the supervision of the Africa Director, support the development of TFK’s Africa strategy.

· Identify and work with potential grantees to develop effective advocacy grant proposals.

· Work with the TFK Grants Unit and Africa Director to ensure the successful implementation of grants projects in Africa. This may include helping to negotiate grant proposals, assessing Africa grant proposals and plans, monitoring funded projects, organizing appropriate technical assistance and training, and assisting grantees to achieve their project goals through appropriate program design modifications.

· Support the TFK Grants Unit to assist grantees to establish and maintain sound fiscal management practices and to submit financial reports consistent with approved program work and budgets.

· Coordinate the activities of the Africa team and the Campaign’s International Resource Center staff to assure the provision of focused advocacy, media, research and legal support.

· Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative and financial reports to donors; assists in responding to other donor requests and inquiries.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assists the Africa Director in designing and implementing effective advocacy strategies in Africa.

· Performs other duties as directed by Africa Director.

REQUIREMENTS

· Strong program or grants management experience.

· Three (3) to five (5) years related work experience in advocacy, international grants, global public health, public policy, media, or research, or some combination thereof.

· Ability to evaluate, track, monitor, and determine whether grantees’ financial internal control systems meet program requirements.

· Demonstrated excellence in communication and in working with people from diverse cultures and countries.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and perform effectively under pressure.

· Master’s degree with equivalent work experience in a public interest, health, or international field required.

· Experience working in Africa preferred.

· Ability to travel internationally as necessary.

· Knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Excellent English-language writing, and editing skills.

· Proficiency in French required; additional proficiency in Portuguese or an African language desired.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, including salary history, and attach your resume to:jobs@tobaccofreekids.org . Please reference the position code 08-APO in the subject line of your email. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leader in the fight to reduce tobacco use in the United States and around the world. By changing public attitudes and public policies on tobacco, the Campaign works to prevent kids from smoking, help smokers quit and protect everyone from secondhand smoke. A non-profit organization established in 1996, the Campaign works with more than 130 organizational partners, including public health, medical, education, civic, corporate, youth and religious organizations. The Campaign does not accept any government or tobacco