Associate, Global Partnerships (Eurasia)

Organization: Americares

Website: Americares

Title: Associate, Global Partnerships (Eurasia)

Location: Stamford, CT

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Associate assists in maintaining and developing Partner relationships with AmeriCares partner organizations. This position is responsible for maintaining program records of historical partner information, current activities, and up-to-date partner information. Associates ensure that required reporting materials are sent to and received from international partners and solicit additional feedback on shipments and needs. Associates also provide administrative support to Partnership Directors and assist with research activities. This research includes gaining insight into local health and regulatory issues as well as understanding the activities of other organizations involved in the health arena locally. 

Partner Communication and Information Collection:

• Ensure regular (daily/weekly/monthly) communication and interaction with partners to provide information from AmeriCares (e.g., upcoming shipments, products available for donation) and collect information/reporting (e.g., signed manifests, distribution reporting),
   Develop and maintain a shared understanding of partnership expectations with each partner, including nature and volume of product donations, impact on partner organization of product donations, AmeriCares policies and standards, partner capabilities
• Provide effective support of data capture and collection; organization and presentation of information; and standardized reporting to effectively and efficiently manage AmeriCares medical donation partnerships;
• Prepare reports and analysis of partner feedback, including distribution analysis

Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative support including handling business correspondence, meetings preparation, database and file management, travel arrangements, etc.;
• Actively participate in department task forces as well as serve as on rotation schedule as meeting chair and minute taker

Partner Advocacy/Internal Networking:

• Prepare and disseminate reports regarding partner activities to internal and external constituents including Resource Integration, Operations, Communications and Development;
• Assist the regional Director with the preparation of new partner applications and moving applications through the approval process.
• Work with Operations team, as needed, to ensure shipping information for Partners is up to date and track shipments to Partners

Research:

• Conduct research on health and regulatory issues in countries/region of responsibility in order to inform the development of partnership, country and regional plans;
• Research activities of national Ministries of Health as well as other NGOs actively engaged in health issues in region of responsibility, in order to frame issues/opportunities 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in a relevant field including, but not limited to, international relations, global health, political science, international economics, pre-med, etc.;
• Must have prior office/administrative experience (minimum 1-2 years): handling business correspondence, meeting preparation, database and file management;
• Must demonstrate initiative and follow-through, have a strong ability to multitask and prioritize, and be detail oriented in a dead-line driven environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work across cultures and language barriers. Experience abroad preferred. Regional knowledge of Eurasia a plus (Afghanistan, Armenia, Kosovo, Romania, Uzbekistan);
• Demonstrated interest in humanitarian aid, global health and/or emergency response;
• Russian language skills a plus;
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel);
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail and the ability to multi-task;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills; curiosity to understand partners’ interests, commitment , energy to advocate for partner with internal and external constituents;
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, with balanced focus on personal accountability and team goals;
• Flexibility to travel;
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, résumé and salary requirements via e-mail to:

Opportunities@AmeriCares.org   [Please use ACAGPE in the subject line]

Attn: Human Resources
AmeriCares
88 Hamilton Avenue
Stamford, CT  06902