Project Support Specialist – Polio Eradication Surge Capacity

Emory University

. Lead and provide project management support for projects involving financial administration, metrics reviews, and software system upgrades .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeDecatur • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, financial administration, and collaboration within international public health programs. Proficient in developing project timelines, managing budgets, and utilizing project management software to ensure successful project delivery.

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Project ManagementFinancial AdministrationInternational Public Health ExperienceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCross-Cultural Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementFinancial ManagementDatabase DevelopmentBudget TrackingMetrics ReviewReport DevelopmentSoftware System UpgradesPresentation DesignInvoice ProcessingLogistical Support

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelAccessSmartsheetGoogle for Business

Industry Keywords

Public Health ProgramsWHOUNICEFCDCOutbreak Preparedness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and provide project management support for projects involving financial administration, metrics reviews, and software system upgrades
Develop and manage project timelines
Work with project teams and departments to identify and resolve concerns
Ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
Develop and maintain databases, project tracking systems, and reports
Design presentations for departmental needs
Track departmental budgets and forecast future budget needs
Review and process consultant and contractor invoices and expense reports
Support budget development for in-country contractors and consultants
Maintain and update the departmental website
Coordinate deployment of Surge resources, staff, and consultants for outbreak preparedness and response
Provide administrative, financial, logistical, and security-related support to deployed staff and consultants
Facilitate team calls, summarize meetings, and track action items
Assist with field technical, performance, and status reports
Plan and coordinate special events, meetings, and workshops
Collaborate with internal departments, CDC personnel, GPEI partners, and field offices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and three years of project, financial and/or administrative management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Proficiency with Excel and Access
Experience supporting international public health programs or projects, particularly in complex operating environments
Familiarity with the administrative and financial processes of partner agencies such as WHO, UNICEF, and CDC
Strong organizational, problem-solving, written communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and project management software such as Smartsheet
Proficiency with Google for Business
Residency in the state of Georgia
Ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work from home regularly
Hybrid remote work arrangement
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities