Project Management Analyst, Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA)

The World at Abt 

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges. 

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.  

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you. 

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance. 

The Opportunity

Health Electrification and Telecommunication Alliance (HETA) is a Global Development Alliance implemented by Abt Associates in partnership with USAID’s Power Africa with a goal to electrify 10,000 health facilities across sub-Saharan Africa. HETA takes a market-based approach to expanding access to reliable energy, leveraging other donor funding and private investment capital, and building public-private partnerships to ensure sustainability. HETA is seeking a Project Management Analyst (PMA) to support the project’s country portfolio and partnerships. 

Core Responsibilities

• Facilitate and/or coordinate activities of projects, including start up, day-to-day activities of the project including regular client and internal team meetings/communications, and close out. 
• Support development and review of client and internal reports and deliverables.
• Participate in the procurement process for vendor selection and vendor/subcontract/ consultant management and track progress. 
• Identify hiring needs and support the hiring process, including onboarding of new staff. 
• Create/review scopes of work for local nationals/short-term technical assistance/consultants/subcontracts. 
• Identify risks and monitor the risk registry, escalate items as needed. 
• Manage due diligence process, including collecting data from prospective partners, requesting reports and drafting due diligence memos. 
• Support and participate in weekly/biweekly Project/HQ calls, quarterly contract reviews and division/corporate meetings, taking, collating and sharing notes. 
• Update project tracking tools on a regular basis. 
• Manage internal AGI/Knowledge Hub content and uploads.
• Support completion of annual workplans and other technical deliverables. 
• Travel to provide technical support to project team as required.
• Support event planning and scoping trip development. 
• Coordinate, schedule, update and manage calendar invites, with a focus on senior management team calendars. 
• Support grant-making process as needed. 

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + Two years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree.
• Relevant project management and technical delivery experience in renewable energy, health, private sector, and/or market development. 
• Prior experience working on large, complex USAID-funded projects is required. 
• Willingness to travel to priority countries. 
• Prior experience living or working in Africa (short or long term) especially in challenging operating environments/contexts preferred. 
• Demonstrated analytical skills, writing skills and communications skills are strongly preferred. 
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive working style are essential. 
• Basics of risk management and documentation.
• Foundational understanding of procurement and budgeting processes.

What We Offer 

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development. 

Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. US work authorization is required, and sponsorship is not available.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $65,000 - $91,000 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographi