United States of America: Research and Documentation Specialist
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 19 Oct 2013
University Research Co., LLC (URC)URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.
Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations.
URC’s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).
Division & Project OverviewThe International Development Group (IDG) is one of three international program divisions at URC/CHS and manages health field programs funded by USAID and CDC primarily in Africa and the Latin America region with key focus areas in improving health systems performance, including management support systems, and quality of care in maternal and child health, family planning, HIV/AIDS, TB and nutrition.
Roles and Responsibilities:IDG is seeking a Research and Documentation Specialist to support the implementation of Translating Research into Action (TRAction) Guatemala research activities and to provide documentation and communication support to the Developing Strategies in Central America and Panama Region to Strengthen the Reponses to the HIV Epidemic under PEPFAR (PROVIT) project. The Specialist will report to the TRAction Technical Support Lead for Guatemala, and technical lead for the PROVIT project.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provide technical support to project teams in the design and implementation of research activities.• Support field teams in LAC programs to analyze project data.• Support documentation of project activities through various communications channels (web stories, project briefs, journal articles etc.) • Edit project documents and reports.• Design, write, and edit promotional and informational material for internal and external audiences.• Work closely with IDG Knowledge Management Specialist to promote and foster results documentation, inter-project sharing and use of lessons learned and best practices.Minimum Qualifications:Required Experience & Qualifications
• Master’s degree in public health, communications, public relations, public policy, , international relations or the social sciences.• Three to five years of relevant experience. • Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing and speaking); experience with translation of technical documents.• Experience working with programs based in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region.• Ability to think creatively and strategically to identify the most effective methods for communicating information and promoting use of priority research and programming. • Experience with research design, implementation and data analysis.• Experience with report writing and project documentation. • Excellent writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.Desired Experience & Qualifications
• Strong inter-cultural and interpersonal skills.• Experience writing for multiple audiences, especially in translating technical knowledge into common language. • Familiarity with use of social media sites as platforms for disseminating information and increasing interest. • Familiarity with Microsoft Suite
How to apply:
To Apply:
For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.
Please cut and paste your cover letter and upload your CV where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.
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