Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Program Manager will coordinate Michigan State University’s USAID-funded efforts to increase capacity of higher education institutions (HEI) in Malawi to deliver market-relevant programs; increase matriculation and completion rates, especially for vulnerable populations; and increase uptake-ready innovations. As a member of the leadership team, the PM will provide regular communication, technical, and administrative support to the leadership team and in-country staff.

The Program Manager (PM) will work for Michigan State University’s (MSU) USAID-funded Transforming Higher Education Systems project in Malawi. The Project began in 2022, and is a 5-year, $17 million collaboration between MSU, World Learning, and multiple Malawian higher education partners. 

The PM will provide regular communication, technical, and administrative support to the Project leadership team and in-country staff.  This may include: financial and operational compliance guidance; tracking and supporting coordination of Project activities and tasks; backstopping Operations team and Communications team tasks; tasks; preparation and submission of USAID-required administrative and activity reports; support to COP and DCOP on quarterly planning; reviewing monthly budget projections; and other duties as assigned.  The PM will join the Co-Principal Investigators, the Chief of Party (COP), and the Deputy COP on the leadership team. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters

Minimum Requirements

Masters degree and at least 3 years' work experience in project management or similar managerial position.

Desired Qualifications

-Experience with USAID
-5 years work experience in project management or similar managerial position 
-Experience with administrative oversight that includes the preparation of work plans, reports, budgets, etc. 
-Experience working in international development and/or overseas.
-Experience working in higher education in Eastern Africa.

Required Application Materials

CV/resume, 3 references, cover letter

Special Instructions

Applicant review will begin September 20th and continue until the position is filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

09/20/2024

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.