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PSI seeks entrepreneurial, dynamic and creative candidates with an interest in private sector approaches to development for the position of Associate Program Manager, West and Central Africa. The Associate Program Manager (APM) is responsible for supporting PSI’s platforms in West and Central Africa. The APM will also assist in new business development by collaboratively designing new projects, writing proposals and reviewing proposal budgets. This position is based in Washington, D.C., and may entail some overseas travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Backstopping duties include:
• Managing communications with overseas staff and acting as the liaison between overseas staff and PSI/W technical and functional departments (e.g. procurement, contracts, technical services);
• Providing financial oversight through the review of annual operating budgets and monthly sales reports, conducting non-suspense reclassifications, and reviewing cost-share reports;
• Monitoring contract compliance, close-outs and pending issues;
• Preparing, reviewing and tracking budgets and business plans from the programmatic perspective;
• Reviewing procurement requests and monitoring procurement pipelines;
• Maintaining program quality through the review of: quarterly performance assessments, minimum standards and research implementation;
• Reviewing major business objectives;
• Providing technical assistance to field offices or research as needed;
• Researching selected topics (e.g. health, marketing, communications);
• Maintaining and distributing reference materials;
• Assist in new business development by collaboratively designing new projects, proposal writing, proposal editing and coordination of the administrative procedures/details for proposal submission;
• Fulfilling other programmatic and administrative functions as required.

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject (MBA, MIA, etc.) or equivalent experience;
• At least two years work experience in a developing country;
• Fluency in French;
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software and data analysis; and
• Excellent writing skills.


The successful candidate will also have excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines; able to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced work environment and an interest in future overseas posting with PSI.

Preference will be given to candidates with private sector experience in marketing, communications, or advertising; familiarity with international health issues (particularly HIV/AIDS, family planning, maternal and child health); knowledge of USAID and the international donor community; and an interest in private sector approaches to development.

Apply online at www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.