Global T1D Access Grants - Associate Program Officer (Hybrid)

The Helmsley Charitable Trust; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 104,400 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

23+ paid vacation and sick days

13+ paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust in New York City seeks an Associate Program Officer to support a Global Access grant portfolio within the Type 1 Diabetes Program.

The APO will assist in reviewing proposals, due diligence, grant recommendations, and monitoring across LMICs, with travel for grantee meetings and conferences. Reporting to a Program Officer, you’ll synthesize data, draft materials for internal and external audiences, plan meetings, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public health, public administration, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in global health, nonprofit work, research, or grantmaking.
• Experience working in low- and middle-income countries.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently under shifting deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral communication across different levels inside and outside the foundation.
• Strong diplomacy and interpersonal skills across multicultural, virtual environments.
• Collaborative, discreet, tactful team player with sound judgment.
• Desirable: experience with Type 1 Diabetes or noncommunicable disease policy.

Responsibilities

• Support grantmaking: source potential projects, assist applicants to prepare proposals and budgets, and analyze proposals for review.
• Track grant progress, ensure timely reporting and payments, and respond to grant-related questions.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, monitor field trends, and inform strategy and external materials.
• Build relationships with researchers, civil society, private sector, ministries of health, and multilateral partners.
• Organize, attend, and report on internal and grantee meetings; prepare materials for senior stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support with the T1D Program's administrative team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust in New York City seeks an Associate Program Officer to support a Global Access grant portfolio within the Type 1 Diabetes Program.

The APO will assist in reviewing proposals, due diligence, grant recommendations, and monitoring across LMICs, with travel for grantee meetings and conferences. Reporting to a Program Officer, you’ll synthesize data, draft materials for internal and external audiences, plan meetings, and collaborate across