Program Coordinator and Research Assistant - Global Health Policy Center

JOB SUMMARY: At CSIS we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.   The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of approximately 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.   The CSIS Global Health Policy Center (GHPC) works with diverse stakeholders to make U.S. global health efforts more strategic, integrated, and sustainable, as well as to raise awareness of global health and its importance to U.S. national security. The key focus areas include global health security, HIV/AIDS, routine immunizations and health systems, climate change and health, women’s and children’s health, nutrition and food security, the sustainability of U.S. bilateral and multilateral global health initiatives, and the burden of infectious diseases.    CSIS GHPC seeks a highly motivated Program Coordinator/Research Assistant to support the Center’s work. This position will focus on executing activities that play a key role in advancing GHPC’s major initiatives and objectives, particularly related to the HIV/AIDS and routine immunizations portfolios supporting the research and organizational work of the director.     The ideal candidate will have an educational and/or professional background in global health/health and some experience in project coordination. They should be able to work concurrently on multiple activities and projects and be adaptive and reflexive to changing operational needs. They must be able to multi-task, seek clarification and guidance as appropriate, prioritize competing demands, and effectively communicate.    The salary band for this position is $55,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:   Project Management (75%), including but not limited to    • Provide direct logistical and administrative support to the Program Director, including calendar management, travel coordination, itineraries and other documents.   • Provide support in the coordination of logistics for events, meetings, conferences, and other activities as assigned, particularly in support of the HIV/AIDS and routine immunizations portfolios.  • Communicate verbally or in writing with CSIS and external partners.  • Manage the publication process for reports and other digital products.  • Monitor and review project budgets and annual program budgets.  • Liaise with external contacts and other CSIS experts.  • Other tasks as assigned by the Director.    Research (25%), potentially including but not limited to    • Conduct topical and regional research in support of Routine Immunization and HIV portfolio publications and briefings.  • Provide substantive guidance to the program’s network of experts during the publication, drafting, and editing process.    KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:   • Bachelor’s degree in Global Health, International Relations, International Development, Public Policy/Administration, or related field.  • Must have demonstrated knowledge of and interest in global health policies, programs, and stakeholders.  • Work experience in a policy-focused non-profit or think tank preferred.   • Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively present information.  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  • Must possess a self-starting, entrepreneurial mind-set and be able to work well independently and in teams.  • PC literate, specifically MS Office, and familiarity with web-based tools.    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:   This position will be based out of our Washington DC headquarters and is expected to be in-office.    The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.   Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.   OUR BENEFITS   Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability 403(b) for retirement planning Tuition Assistance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Military Leave 12 Paid Holidays Sick leave Vacation leave   HOW TO APPLY:   Interested applicants should submit: a 1-page résumé; a one-page cover letter directly addressing the required and preferred knowledge, education, experience, and skills listed; and a two-page writing sample as separate, clearly labeled PDF documents at https://csiscareers.silkroad.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered.     Applicants should submit all materials prior to 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday November 15, 2024.    The selected candidate is expected to be located in D.C. and work full-time, five days a week, Monday through Friday.    For more information on the Global Health Policy Center please visit Global Health Policy Center | CSIS