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Position Summary:

The Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies (Rice360), a multi-disciplinary institute at Rice University, is a leader in global health technology education, research, and implementation, with a distinctive focus on experiential and problem-based learning. Rice360 develops highly effective, low-cost healthcare solutions addressing critical healthcare needs in underserved communities and educates a cadre of future leaders to continue to innovate and implement solutions. Rice360 works closely with partners in underserved communities throughout the world, including low- and middle-income countries and the United States. Rice360 is a lead member of the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) alliance. The NEST360 alliance is working with African governments to transform hospital newborn care by installing a bundle of rugged devices, educating clinicians to use devices and biomedical engineers to maintain them, and implementing locally-owned data dashboards to drive uptake and quality.

Rice360 is seeking a NEST360 Technical Advisory Team (TAT) Coordinator who will bring deep experience to a variety of program coordination and administrative matters of strategic importance for the institute. S/he will create and implement plans, processes, and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient functionality of the NEST360 TAT to support the success of strategic priorities, including overseeing and coordinating logistical planning, implementation, and management of large-scale, complex meetings and events. S/he will manage special projects, as needed, and support NEST360 engagement and management of external partnerships. S/he will also support various administrative functions for the NEST360 TAT, such as travel support, both domestic and international, and other duties as assigned. In this role, the incumbent is a key liaison and representative of NEST360 to diverse constituents, from Rice University faculty and staff to NEST360 partner organization representatives from academia, government, and industry. The NEST360 TAT Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Rice360 Director of Strategic Initiatives, as well as support requests from the NEST360 TAT.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, with a demonstrated ability to multi-task, make prudent decisions using creative problem-solving and sound judgment, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. S/he is experienced in providing administrative and operations support to executive leadership in an academic and/or non-profit setting. S/he has superior interpersonal-skills and tact, including hosting high-profile visitors and supporting complex international travel.

This is a full-time position (M-F 9am-6pm, with occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work required to accommodate time zone differences for important meetings with teams in the US, UK, and across sub-Saharan Africa), based in sub-Saharan Africa (in one of the NEST360 program countries: Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia) and may require international travel to NEST360 network.

Location of the Position: Sub-Saharan Africa (Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, or Ethiopia)

Hiring Range: $60,000 - $70,000/year, contingent upon qualifications and experience

This position is funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience beyond the minimum required may not be substituted for the education requirement
• Two (2) years of related experience working in and with international development nonprofits or bilateral organizations, both nationally and internationally
  • Education beyond the minimum required may not be substituted for the experience requirement
• Skills:
  • Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
  • Adept at problem solving, creating contingency plans and handling issues when necessary
  • Strong client service orientation and attention to detail
  • Ability to develop complex or multiple program partnerships and funding sources
  • Ability to oversee and direct staff
  • Knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
• Must demonstrate support for Rice360 Core Values: Innovation, Equity, Community, Integrity, Accountability, Empowerment and Transformation

Preferences

• Master's Degree in public health, social sciences, or related discipline
• Three years of experience working in and with international development nonprofits or bilateral organizations, both nationally and internationally
• Strong project management experience preferred and some familiarity with project management systems and software
• Experience working in Africa, with diverse teams
• Meeting and/or event planning, logistics and implementation experience in an academic or non-profit setting
• Experience coordinating complex international travel
• Experience working on grant-funded programs/projects
• Experience managing projects simultaneously and ability to re-prioritize as needs change
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally
• Extreme attention to detail and deadlines; ability to prioritize and manage complex workflows
• Ability to work independently
• Strong MS Excel and Word skills, with familiarity of other Microsoft Office programs
• Basic knowledge of procurement and expense reconciliation

Essential Functions

• Administers program operations, ensuring efficient, effective and productive operations
• Creates and implements plans to achieve program objectives and mission
• Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations and recommends changes to procedures and processes
• Analyzes data, identifies trends, develops reports and recommends and implements changes to improve alignment with institutional mission and goals
• Creates and implements outreach plans that may include relationship development, communications, event and conference management
• Provides support in developing relationships with internal and external entities
• May assist with fundraising activities
• Creates budget plans, monitors and approves expenditures, develops reports, conducts analyses and manages and maintains financial records
• For academic programs, may be responsible for graduate student recruitment and admissions, student records, curriculum support, coordinating the accreditation process, managing scholarships and fellowships, and monitoring student progress
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Makes medium to long-term meeting and event plans, created in consultation with senior leadership, including scoping out tasks, work plans, team assignments
• Provides status reports on and ensures achievement of assigned deliverables
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with internal and external partners, including those who are in the NEST360 partner network

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