Job Description
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
Abt Associates is the lead implementer for the USAID-funded Local Health Systems Sustainability (LHSS) project. The Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS) Project is a 5-year, $209 million global task order that works to strengthen health systems to achieve universal health coverage and improve population health and well-being. Interventions will focus on reducing financial barriers, holding health services accountable for meeting all clients’ needs and making sure that the care patients receive meets minimum standards.
As a Project Management Analyst (PMA) you will work on the LHSS core-funded work portfolio to support the development of priority global public goods to strengthen health systems in USAID focus countries. You will also support tasks under the project’s global learning strategies.
Core Responsibilities
- Support administrative needs of technical teams including organizing external and internal meetings, note-taking and dissemination for team meetings/calls, organizing project documents and project files and other tasks/duties, as needed
- Maintain implementation trackers based on project feedback
- Other programmatic and administrative tasks/duties, as needed
- Support desk research and literature review needs for technical deliverables and technical products/reports
- Contribute to drafts of deliverables and sections of deliverables including work plans, quarterly reports, annual reports, and other technical products/reports; provide basic formatting and editing support for deliverables.
- Draft communications products such as success stories, newsletter articles, web updates, stories and features for website and other external sources
What We Value
- Bachelor’s Degree + Two years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree
- MPH and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in public health, health economics, global health, international development, or another relevant field preferred
- Experience managing administrative and technical aspects of large international development programs, preferably USAID-funded projects, with successful track experience.
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Experience conducting literature reviews and research
- Previous experience drafting work plans, quarterly reports, and technical documents preferred.
- French and/or Spanish language skills preferred
- Computer skills especially in MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
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 Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply and work authorization is required.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $56,618.52 to $79,265.93, and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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About Us
Around the world, vulnerable populations face an array of complex problems. At Abt, we’re committed to making fundamental societal change in these disproportionately affected communities. We help wherever we’re needed. Here, you’ll collaborate with an international network of talented colleagues as you design and implement solutions for critical health, climate, economic, and governance issues. In partnership with local and indigenous communities you will help to improve lives and livelihood. All the while having the support and encouragement of leaders who always put your career and wellbeing first. Come make a World of Difference with us.
At Abt Associates, our commitment to creating a more equitable society for populations around the world starts from within. We understand how communities can flourish when people are given the right resources and support, and at Abt we continuously strive to cultivate a culture where there are no barriers to personal and professional fulfilment. Our welcoming and inclusive environment, our stance on employee wellbeing and flexibility, our deliberate approach towards expanding our talent representation, and our Employee Networking Groups are just some of the ways we ensure that everyone at Abt can thrive. With an eye towards continuous improvement, we know there’s always more to be done. And we’re set on doing it.