Project Facilitator at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Group/Department: Center for One Health, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) 

Role Overview 

The Facilitator will support the implementation of a digitally supported Community of Practice (CoP) for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Program Managers throughout Africa called Kikundi. The CoP provides a collaborative platform for NTD Program Managers across Africa to share, learn, and work together on solving common NTD implementation and management challenges in the pursuit of reaching national and global NTD benchmarks. 

Community of Practice (CoP) 

• Provide expertise and leadership in managing the Community of Practice
• Serve as a facilitator and content manager of the CoP digital platform, including accessing and summarizing new and existing NTD resources and literature and managing message boards 
• Populate CoP digital platform with content (discussion questions, new resources, etc) that inspires participation, conversation and connection
• Update and publish digital platform content, including maintaining web pages and event calendars
• Liase with Kikundi’s membership on a regular basis to identify needs, address issues, meet expectations, and create a healthy rapport
• Decisively problem solve implementation issues and guide team to resolution
• Identify obstacles to and find solutions for proper CoP implementation
• Oversee all project logistics and communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee the Leadership Council and Advisory Committee membership and plan and facilitate regular meetings
• Organize regular conference calls with partner organizations, including sharing agendas and action items
• Produce high quality reports following workshops, meetings, conferences and other engagements
• Curate a monthly newsletter for the CoP in collaboration with the team
• Lead project related administrative activities such as processing invoices and handling contracts
• Perform other tasks as required by the Kikundi Project Manager and Chair of the Center for One Health

Center for One Health

• Support UGHE academic processes and programs related to research, curriculum, staff, faculty and students.
• Provide general support to the Center for One Health.
• Serve on UGHE committees and represent UGHE on external committees as assigned
• Perform additional duties as required

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page.

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