PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

Launched in 2016 by UNICEF and the World Bank Group, the Early Childhood Action Network (ECDAN) is a global network that connects, gathers, disseminates, and advocates for cross sector solutions to improve the overall wellbeing of young children and families, so that every young child is safe, well-nourished, healthy, happy and learning.

Since its inception in 2016, hundreds of members of the early childhood development (ECD) community have contributed recommendations for the type of network needed by the ECD community to advance the goals of its agenda — moving from science to scale and accelerating progress towards achieving the relevant Sustainable Development Goals for early childhood development.     ECDAN is currently hosted by PATH.

On behalf of ECDAN, PATH is currently recruiting a Senior Program Assistant (SrPA) who will support the Early Childhood Action Network, a portfolio of projects that support the nurturing care agenda globally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Backstop meetings, as required, by coordinating schedules, providing administrative support, moderating listservs, and assisting group leaders to fulfill their responsibilities
• Proofread reports, presentations, and other materials
• Organize Secretariat meetings and teleconferences; prepare agendas, draft minutes, troubleshoot audio/visual connections, and facilitate post-meeting follow-up
• Support ECDAN proposal development
• Organize virtual conferences, workshops, meetings, and other events
• Provide administrative support to the ECDAN Director including orientation to PATH systems and complex schedule coordination
• Maintain ECDAN calendar and travel schedules
• Support the PADM in sub agreement and consultant agreement development and payment processing
• Other items as required

COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROGRAM ASSISTANTS

• Collaborate with PATH Program Assistants to ensure smooth coordination of team schedule and project activities among the different offices
• Perform other tasks as assigned, and in alignment with team priorities
• Serve as back up to other Program Assistants

Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred plus a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in an administrative assistance role in an office setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with global health preferred
• Demonstrated ability to execute administrative tasks with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable learning new information systems
• Ability to work effectively and with sensitivity across barriers such as language, culture, and distance.
• Excellent listening skills and empathy
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with globally dispersed diverse teams and interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work with a variety of work styles and personalities
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis in Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficiency in document sharing platforms
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Demonstrated success working effectively while under deadlines
• Ability to work in team environment with minimal supervision
• Commitment to PATH’s mission, values, and principles
• Cover letter is required
• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S

Remote Work:

PATH continues to evolve to support our employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, most of PATH’s US based positions are temporarily 100% remote, within commuting distance to our PATH offices. When PATH transitions more broadly to in-person work, we will operate with a hybrid workplace model. Hybrid employees must reside within commuting distance to one of our PATH offices. PATH’s US offices are located in Seattle, WA and Washington, D.C.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:

PATH has instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees, interns, consultants, and temporary staff based in the United States. Individuals selected for job opportunities in the United States must be fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination status, upon hire. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

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

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