Program Assistant

 

Program Assistant

Location: PSI approved US StateLocation type: Remote Eligible - Location subject to manager approvalReports to: Senior Program Manager*If you are unsure if you are in an eligible US state, please visit our Career page for more details.

Welcome to PSI!PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to advance the achievement of people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.

 

Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on!

Join us!

PSI seeks a Program Assistant that will support PSI's operational excellence and execution of quality deliverables and standards by providing wide-ranging administrative and operational support. This position will be part of PSI’s Delivery team, a proactive and agile project management team that focuses on providing support to the markets we serve. The Program Assistant will also have the opportunity to liaise with global technical teams, service departments, and network members/country project teams to support routine administrative needs and daily activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with teams across the global network.

 

What You'll Do

• Provides routine administrative support for daily operations and project management of assigned portfolio. 
• Provides basic financial management support, including assisting with basic team budget management, procurement and payment of consultants, vendors, subrecipients and other services, and management and reconciliation of purchasing card. 
• Provides support for knowledge management activities, including the design of tools and systems for knowledge management and information tracking, creation and maintenance of internal filing systems, maintenance of online communications site(s), and development of communications materials.
• Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.
• No Travel Required

This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

 

What You'll Bring

• Associate's degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.  
• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred.
• Some work experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office applications.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with special attention to detail and timeliness.
• Proficiency in French preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging, but don’t let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying — we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work at PSI?PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives—we think this should apply to our employees, too.

• Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit. For U.S. based benefits visit www.psi.org/careers to learn more!
• Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.
• Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI’s job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests. Additionally, PSI University, our learning management system, offers hundreds of courses, hosts org-wide trainings, offers Great Manager/Leader trainings, as well as a men