The Center for Global Development (CGD), an independent, non-partisan research organization in Washington, DC seeks a Program Coordinator for the Global Health Policy Program. Specifically, the position will provide high quality day-to-day support to the Director and Deputy Director of the Global Health Policy team on a broad array of functions. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management, analytical and writing skills. Experience working on issues related to international development and/or global health is desired. This position would suit a recent graduate looking to gain experience in a global development think tank.

Brief description of role

• Coordinate management tasks of the Global Health Policy Program in collaboration with colleagues based in CGD’s London office. Responsibilities include organizing and coordinating the global health team’s workflow; overseeing and monitoring the status of ongoing project deliverables; managing consultant and sub-grant contracting processes; tracking program expenditures; and preparing grant reports and new funding proposals.
• Plan and organize internal meetings, in collaboration with various internal teams. Manage logistics for all aspects of public and private events, roundtables, and workshops.
• Perform basic day-to-day research tasks for ongoing global health projects, including but not limited to literature reviews, background research for CGD publications including creating presentations, preparing figures and tables, etc. (approx. 25% of time).
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of the Global Health Policy Program.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate management tasks of the Global Health Policy Program in collaboration with colleagues based in CGD’s London office. Responsibilities include organizing and coordinating the global health team’s workflow; overseeing and monitoring the status of ongoing project deliverables; managing consultant and sub-grant contracting processes; tracking program expenditures; and preparing grant reports and new funding proposals.
• Plan and organize internal meetings, in collaboration with various internal teams. Manage logistics for all aspects of public and private events, roundtables, and workshops.
• Perform basic day-to-day research tasks for ongoing global health projects, including but not limited to literature reviews, background research for CGD publications including creating presentations, preparing figures and tables, etc. (approx. 25% of time).
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of the Global Health Policy Program.

Experience and skills

• Undergraduate degree in a related field required.
• 1-2 years professional experience in international development and/or global health is preferred but not required.
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail is a necessity.
• Ability to advance tasks and projects with hands-off supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment. An ability to see ahead and think strategically is essential.
• Outstanding communications and writing skills in English.
• Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Poise and can-do attitude. Comfort working as an individual, with small groups, and with senior staff. Ability to work on projects spanning different time zones and cultural contexts.