Project Officer, One Health Community Partnership (OHCP) Project (Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda)
University of Saskatchewan
Project Officer, One Health Community Partnership (OHCP) Project (Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda)The One Health Community Partnership (OHCP) project is an international development initiative (not research focused), that involves team members from Canada, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Ghana. The ultimate goal is to improve community health and equitable One Health empowerment for poor, marginalized rural smallholder farms, especially women and girls and female headed households, with high prevalence of zoonotic and human – animal – environment interface related diseases. The partnership includes students, faculty, women, men, children, domestic and international non-governmental agencies, and governments.Primary Purpose: To provide project administration, implementation, and coordination support; to plan and facilitate partnership activities; and to ensure that project implementation is successfully executed. In addition, the role supports other initiatives as assigned by the Project Director.Nature of Work: This position reports to the Project Director. The Project Officer (PO) will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy and initiative and will be responsible for the administration and coordination of the Project’s implementation plan.The PO will be responsible for working closely with and coordinating the Canadian team members, One Health working groups, Canadian subawardee (Veterinarians Without Borders), Canadian volunteers, and the pandemic preparedness exercises. S/he will also ensure effective financial and operational management of the project and work closely with the other project managers from Ghana, Uganda, and Ethiopia. The PO will also act as one of the main focal points and represent the project to key stakeholders in Canada. The PO is ultimately responsible for compliance and the oversight of project activities which will meet the stated objectives of the project.The work is diverse, requiring awareness of health and gender issues in low- and middle-income countries; knowledge of development project activities; project management and quality improvement. This position will play a key role in the successful coordination and implementation of project activities in collaboration with the Project Director and Country Project Managers. To be successful, the individual must exercise sound judgment, be comfortable in a team environment, and have well-developed communication and project management skills, and comfortable working in and collaborating with diverse working cultures. The PO must have the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders (Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Project partners, Project team members, faculty members, country one health experts, and volunteers), and effectively address cultural barriers. Maturity, experience, problem solving, and communication skills will be keys to success. In carrying out this work, confidentiality and close collaboration and alignment with key administrative areas will be critical. This position will work in close collaboration with other staff within the WCVM, University of Saskatchewan, development community, and Partners. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage the complex nature of a gender focused One Health development project.Accountabilities:Project implementation
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
Project Coordination
Other
Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject such as Development studies, Gender, Health (e.g., health sciences, public health), or equivalent combination of education and work experience.Experience: Three to five years’ experience related to project coordination/management.Skills:
Assets
This position is in scope of the Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Association (ASPA).Department: Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Status: Term 1 year, with the possibility of extension with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $52,050.00 – 81,328.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 11/18/2024
Closing Date: 12/9/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
$52050 – 81328 per year
Saskatoon, SK
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:03:18 GMT
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