Career Opportunities at The Carter Center

SUMMARY:

The Applications Manager will implement all aspects of The Carter Center Office 365 environment, including availability, reliability, performance, monitoring of the portal. Plays an integral part in designing the use of SharePoint and other collaborative tools within the Office 365 environment. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) may be required.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Applications Manager will implement all aspects of The Carter Center Office 365 environment, including availability, reliability, performance, monitoring of the portal.
• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to users and plays an integral part in designing the use of SharePoint and other collaborative tools within the Office 365 environment.
• Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) may be required.
• Remains up-to-date on new features of Office 365 as they become available and advises management on how and when to implement them.
• Manages settings, user accounts, and subscriptions for the customer organization.
• Continuously reviews, analyzes, monitors and improves the current Office 365 environment.
• Assists with platform administration.
• Able to use PowerShell or other tools to report on usage, etc.
• Prepares documentation and diagrams of the environment to ensure records of work are maintained.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to users.
• Provides support, training, and guidance to staff in Atlanta and field offices.
• Delivers direct training to new hires and/or provides train-the-trainer support to enable a scalable approach to enabling teams; this might include the collection, creation, and curation of training collateral in various formats.
• May be responsible for supervision of interns and staff.
• Ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinates efficient procedures in support of department activities.
• Maintains professional growth and development of self and program staff by identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities and resources to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading edge expertise.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related field and three years of technical applications or IT experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate will have an understanding of Azure Active Directory.
• Experience with PowerApps and Flow.
• Demonstrated competency with PowerShell and PowerBI.
• Experience with R or Python.
• Experience with managing projects.
• Experience implementing OTS applications.

To learn more, search for job "53596" on Emory University's Career Opportunities »

GUINEA WORM ERADICATION PROGRAM:

Since 1986, The Carter Center has led the international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease, working closely with ministries of health and local communities, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and many others. Guinea worm disease could become the second human disease in history, after smallpox, to be eradicated. It would be the first parasitic disease to be eradicated and the first disease to be eradicated without the use of a vaccine or medicine.

SUMMARY:

The Data Analyst directly assists the Director, Guinea Worm Eradication Program (GWEP) to ensure data systems support and advance the mission of the Guinea Worm Eradication Program and The Carter Center. Works directly with field data managers and epidemiologists to document, analyze, and translate their needs into technical designs and data solutions to streamline data management and workflow. Utilizes standard software requirements and design practices to create data management systems to document activities across the program. As requested, the Data Analyst also briefs the Senior Director of the Office of International Support regarding data management issues and complies with directives as appropriate. Due the travel requirement, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Information Systems, Informatics, Public Health, Business Administration, Data Science, Informatics, Analytics, or related field; at least two (2) years of experience with data analytics, modelling, and report development; any combination of education/advanced degree and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of the required experience.
• Proficiency in coding (e. g R, VBA, Python, SCALA, SQL); experience with common Business Intelligence and Data Visualization tools; advanced knowledge of Excel; demonstrated experience with data visualization techniques; strong mathematical background with advanced knowledge of at least one of the following areas: statistical modeling (e. g. regression techniques), data mining, econometrics; strong technical writing and presentation skills; and demonstrated experience of presenting findings and interpreting analyses.
• Experience and strong interest in health data; experience using R for statistical analyses; experience with manipulating large datasets; experience with Azure platform and PowerBI and relevant training or certifications preferred.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Creates and maintains a data dictionary and meta data.
• Supports efforts to ensure that data standards are developed and maintained.
• Ensures that the uses of data through reports and queries are accurate.
• Supports business and system re-engineering and architecture development to define future data needs.
• Serves as an organizational consultant on matters relating to databases by providing expertise to assist users in meeting their needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience in processes and standards related to data OR a bachelor's degree.

To learn more, search for job "43896" on Emory University's Career Opportunities »

SUMMARY:

The Deputy Country Representative (DCR) assists the South Sudan Guinea Worm Eradication Program (SSGWEP). The location of this assignment is South Sudan. Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required. The DCR will oversee the Operations department of the program and supervise technical field staff under the direct supervision of the Country Representative (CR) to South Sudan, and will represent the CR/Carter Center before the Ministry of Public Health, including the National Coordinator, SSGWEP and partner organizations in South Sudan. The Director, Dracunculiasis Eradication, and the Vice President for Health Programs are the primary providers of direction and guidance concerning priorities and action steps to be implemented regarding the eradication of dracunculiasis. The Senior Director, Office of International Support is the primary supervisor for administrative, financial and operational guidance for the program. In the absence of the CR, the DCR assumes all roles and responsibilities of the CR.

The Guinea Worm Eradication Program

Since 1986, The Carter Center has led the international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease, working closely with ministries of health and local communities, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and many others.

Guinea worm disease could become the second human disease in history, after smallpox, to be eradicated. It would be the first parasitic disease to be eradicated and the first disease to be eradicated without the use of a vaccine or medicine.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Public health or a field related to the program and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Proven ability to work successfully in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Track record of conducting program administration and field assessments.
• Experience of project management, including field teams.
• Experience in conducting and planning operational support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Designs, implements, coordinates operational facets of a specific program and its related activities.
• Manages work plans that are designed to accomplish program goals and objectives, and implements changes for improvement and efficiency.
• Makes decisions on behalf of the program based on critical analyses of operational/statistical reports, financial data and budget forecasts, and outside trends and factors related to the program.
• May plan, administer or monitor the program's budget, financial management, and/or grants.
• Takes a leadership role on program-related committees and teams.
• May develop fund raising initiatives, including researching and identifying funding sources and writing and submitting grant proposals.
• Conducts program research and ensures that mandatory operational and statistical reports are fact-based and comply with regulations.
• Serves as liaison with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program, and may write and give speeches/presentations at conferences, university functions, or before various boards.
• May supervise staff.
• Ensures that complete and accurate program records are kept and maintained.
• Performs related responsibilities as required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and four years related program management experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

To learn more, search for job "51230" on Emory University's Career Opportunities »

SUMMARY:
The Deputy Country Representative (DCR) assists the Chad Guinea Worm Eradication Program (CGWEP). The location of this assignment is Chad. Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required. The DCR will oversee the Operations and Administrative departments of the program and supervise technical field staff under the direct supervision of the Country Representative (CR) to Chad, and will represent the CR/Carter Center before the Ministry of Public Health, including the National Coordinator, CGWEP and partner organizations in Chad. The Country Representative is the supervisor. The Director, Dracunculiasis Eradication, and the Vice President for Health Programs are the primary providers of direction and guidance concerning priorities and action steps to be implemented regarding the eradication of dracunculiasis. The Senior Director, Office of International Support is the primary supervisor for administrative, financial and operational guidance for the program. In the absence of the CR, the DCR assumes all roles and responsibilities of the CR.

The Guinea Worm Eradication Program
Since 1986, The Carter Center has led the international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease, working closely with ministries of health and local communities, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and many others.

Guinea worm disease could become the second human disease in history, after smallpox, to be eradicated. It would be the first parasitic disease to be eradicated and the first disease to be eradicated without the use of a vaccine or medicine.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Public health or a field related to the program and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Proven ability to work successfully in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Track record of conducting program administration and field assessments.
• Experience of project management, including field teams.
• Experience in conducting and planning operational support.
• French language proficiency is required.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Designs, implements, coordinates operational facets of a specific program and its related activities.
  Manages work plans that are designed to accomplish program goals and objectives, and implements changes for improvement and efficiency.
• Makes decisions on behalf of the program based on critical analyses of operational/statistical reports, financial data and budget forecasts, and outside trends and factors related to the program.
• May plan, administer or monitor the program's budget, financial management, and/or grants.
• Takes a leadership role on program-related committees and teams.
• May develop fund raising initiatives, including researching and identifying funding sources and writing and submitting grant proposals.
• Conducts program research and ensures that mandatory operational and statistical reports are fact-based and comply with regulations.
• Serves as liaison with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program, and may write and give speeches/presentations at conferences, university functions, or before various boards.
• May supervise staff.
• Ensures that complete and accurate program records are kept and maintained.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and four years related program management experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

To learn more, search for job "47591" on Emory University's Career Opportunities »