ASSIGNMENT NETWORK AVAILABLE - THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

This assignment network is an in-house networking process to facilitate matching opportunities and people for short-term and low-percentage assignments. We now have a new position available through the assignment network.

PERCENTAGE TIME: 80-100%

PROGRAM/DIVISION: HSID

LOCATION: ANY PATH OFFICE LOCATION

START DATE: ASAP

END DATE: DEC 31, 2020 WITH A POSSIBLE EXTENSION AS THE BUDGET ALLOWS

SCOPE OF WORK

The COVID-19 policy tracker team is seeking a Program Associate with experience in policy analysis (qualitative and quantitative) as well as basic health systems analysis and quantitative analysis and visualization. This person will support a body of work and be a key member of a cross-organizational team with the goal of developing an interactive set of data visualization dashboards, policy briefs, and other user-friendly content to track government responses to maintaining essential health services during COVID-19.

Responsibilities:

• Qualitative content analysis of policy documents; synthesis of data across multiple documents or countries to support the identification of novel insights, policy adaptations, or gaps in national COVID-19 responses
• Basic statistical analysis of coded policy data and other national-level variables (e.g. COVID cases, etc.), potentially in multivariate regression models. Familiarity with R, Stata, or other statistical analysis softwares desired.
• Support or lead the writing of technical and advocacy reports based on qualitative and quantitative analysis of policy data, as well as journal commentaries or articles.
• Liaise with key users and stakeholders (Gates Foundation, WHO, Unicef, etc.) under the leadership of the Lead Analyst and Project Coordinator
• Prepare slide decks for meetings
• Collaborate with advocacy and communications colleagues to develop and implement iterative dissemination and knowledge translation plans, engaging frequently with key global and regional/national partners

Required Skills Required Experience

• Must have past experience in qualitative policy analysis as well as basic quantitative analysis
• Experience in Tableau preferred
• Expertise in MNCH preferred; other health area expertise welcome

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

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PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Requires: B.A./B.S., or equivalent, Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously, excellent organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail is a must. Three to five years of relevant experience preferably in a higher education environment.  Previous supervisory experience is a plus. This position requires international travel 1-2 times per year.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.