Safe Kids Senior Program Associate

Overview

Safe Kids Worldwide Senior Program Associate (250001IO) will work closely with directors and managers in the Programs and Research department to align program activities with the Safe Kids Worldwide strategic plan and organization priorities. This includes implementation of Safe Kids injury prevention programs and development of program resources and tools in collaboration with program associates and department leads based on best practice for effective program implementation and evaluation.

He/she will coordinate Safe Kids grant programs, collaborate with team members to monitor and evaluate activities and develop program assets to support the Safe Kids network. He/she will be the primary grant program contact for at least one of the following injury areas:
Road, Home and/or Play. The Senior Program Associate will serve as a liaison between the Safe Kids network and Safe Kids Worldwide staff, coordinate and participate in meetings with program partners, collaborate with multiple departments to disseminate child safety information accurately and effectively to internal and external audiences, analyze program data and coordinate reporting. Domestic travel may be required.

• Bachelor's Degree with experience in program implementation and monitoring/evaluation (Required) or Master's Degree in Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Health Education/Promotion Knowledge of public health models and multifaceted public health programs (Preferred)
• 3 years related work experience in public health, injury prevention or program implementation fields (Required)
• Demonstrates ability to independently implement and evaluate educational/community-based programs (Required)
• Experience in injury prevention and grant implementation (Preferred)
• Experience in international program coordination and implementation (Preferred)
• Experience working with and communicating effectively with program and funding partners (Preferred)
• Experience manipulating and summarizing quantitative and qualitative data
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong analytical and report writing skills
• Culturally sensitive individual that takes initiative and responsibility of assigned tasks and projects
• Detail‑oriented individual with the ability to work effectively, independently and with a team, in fast‑paced environments and communicate at multiple management and staff levels
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience with online reporting systems and creating evaluation tools (Preferred)
• Demonstrates injury prevention knowledge in road safety, home safety and/or play safety (A plus)
• Bilingual skills (A plus)
• Knowledge of public health models and multifaceted public health programs

• Coordinates Injury Prevention Programs
  • Develops and implements project timelines
  • Coordinates injury prevention programs and initiatives in accordance with the organization's mission, strategic goals and objectives
  • Develops expertise in multiple areas of child injury prevention to ensure sound program development and implementation
  • Conducts program‑based research on child injury risks and effective interventions to support development of implementation plans
  • Summarizes research findings and information on evidence‑based practice in written reports
  • Collaborates with the Programs and Research department to monitor and evaluate Safe Kids programs; analyzes program data and presents information in various formats, e.g., written reports, PowerPoint presentations, in webinars and in meetings
  • Coordinates Safe Kids’ webinars to provide essential program information and trainings to the network
• Implements and Evaluates Grant Programs
  • Develops grant guidelines, requests for proposals, and coordinates review of grant applications and awards
  • Coordinates grant monitoring and evaluation, and collaborates across teams to develop monitoring and evaluation tools
  • Prepares written program reports for sponsors, partners and Safe Kids leadership
  • Communicates effectively with the Safe Kids network and provides ongoing technical assistance to domestic and international members
  • Develops educational resources and tools for grant programs…