Senior Program Coordinator

Type: One year, fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension

Location: Washington, DC

Closing Date: Open until filled

Organization Overview

The Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers (the Network) was founded in 2013 as a response to the growing awareness among peace mediation organizations and the United Nations, that religious and traditional actors are vital, but often underutilized, actors in peacemaking processes. The Network strengthens peacemaking through collaboratively supporting the positive role of religious and traditional actors in peacebuilding processes and through connecting them to national and international peacebuilders. Since its founding, the Network Secretariat has been hosted by Finn Church Aid (FCA), Finland’s largest development agency and provider of humanitarian aid.

Position Overview

The Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers seeks a highly motivated Senior Program Coordinator to support in the implementation the Faiths4Vaccines initiative, an inclusive, multifaith movement working to identify and resolve current gaps in vaccine mobilization, outreach, and uptake in the United States and around the world. Ideal candidates will ensure successful implementation of administrative, programmatic and communication efforts including event support and content creation and will possess a keen interest and general understanding public health, health equity, and advocacy. The incumbent will be employed by FCA Americas but seconded to the Network.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: **

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

· Monitor, analyse, facilitate, and report on the execution of project and contract deliverables through collaboration with implementing teams, funders, and other technical partners.

· Establish and maintain working relationships and serve as a liaison with national and international faith leaders, faith-based organizations, medical professionals, and government and multilateral entities to increase Faiths4Vaccines participation and advance the initiative goals.

· Represent Faiths4Vaccines in working groups, conferences, and meetings.

· Develop communications materials and campaigns, including promotional videos, PSAs, and social media content.

· Produce a variety of documents including concept notes, briefing materials, tool kits and trainings, meeting notes, presentation slides, and reports for a variety of stakeholders (such as funders, implementing partners, and external audiences).

· Execute a range of administrative/operational project tasks including budget and expenditure tracking; invoice processing; organizing meetings and workshops; liaising with project stakeholders.

· Assist with travel plans including flight and hotel research and booking, travel authorization, visa application, etc.

· Research and monitor U.S. and global faith-led vaccination efforts.

· Provide general administrative support to other Network program teams as directed/ needed.

· Coordinate Core Group meetings and occasionally write speeches/remarks for Core Group members.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: **

· A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 4 years’ professional experience; in lieu of a degree, 6 years’ professional experience; emphasis on programmatic work preferred.

· Strong functional knowledge of programmatic practices and health-related topics and interest to apply knowledge in a professional environment.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong attention to detail and coordination skills to accomplish multiple tasks.

· The ability to meet rigorous timelines, track results and effectively manage multi-stakeholder relationships.

· Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize and produce high-quality work deliverables under high-pressure time constraints.

· Strong computer skills, especially Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

· Willingness to learn on the job, innovate, and take lessons-learned into future projects.

· General knowledge of health policy and/or health advocacy.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. **

TERMS:**

The Senior Program Coordinator and the Network clearly understand that:**

· The position is based in Washington, DC and will be considered “remote” until the current DC health emergency permits regular, in-person office attendance. **

· This positioned is fixed term until December 31, 2022. Potential for position renewal. **