Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development, too.
We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity—of ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds—is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.
Program Summary
R4D’s health portfolio leverages extensive networks and expertise to improve health and achieve equity in health outcomes for all people around the world. R4D’s global health work unlocks new possibilities for global health actors worldwide. The health portfolio support covers a wide range of activities which are identified and prioritized by the countries. These include assessing policies that can support research and development on new drugs and vaccines as well as producing on-demand research and forecasting. Other areas of support include exploring innovations in healthcare and connecting innovators to each other or to investors. R4D also supports global institutions plan their healthcare futures and the growing global movement for universal health coverage.
Opportunity:
R4D is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Program Officer (PO) to join our Global Health Team and provide technical and program management support to multiple projects, including the Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator (HSS Accelerator). This 5-year USAID-funded project will develop a global platform to connect locally-driven health system innovations with global knowledge, accelerate countries’ journeys to self-reliant health systems, and improve the institutional architecture for evidence-based and sustainable health system strengthening. This position will support the Accelerator Activity: Improving Equity and Resilience in the Community Health Workforce, an activity focused on the financing, professionalization, and support of community health workers.
This position will be based in Washington, DC, Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast. Please note this opportunity is only for individuals who have current work eligibility in Washington, DC, Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast and do not require future sponsorship.
This position will report to the Senior Project Director.
The Program Officer will be responsible for a variety of programmatic and organizational tasks that include, but not limited to:
Planning and Implementation (35%)
Coordination, Networking and Representation (30%)
Record Keeping and Reporting (35%)
The Program Officer must be able to function flexibly and independently and have a strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail. The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated individual with outstanding credentials, analytical ability, and communication and presentation skills.
Please click here to apply.
Tagged as: Bénin, Ghana, Nigeria, Results for Development Institute
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