The Carter Center: Associate Director, Mental Health and Peacebuilding | Mental Health Program - Emory University

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The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.  

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center

 

SUMMARY:

The Associate Director (AD) reports to the Director of the Mental Health Program and leads the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of peace-mental health collaborative projects. Key responsibilities include applied research, project management, publications, expert meetings, budget development, and staff supervision. The role requires 20% travel, with Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) needed.

 

Key focus areas:

• Programmatic and Administrative Leadership – Manage staff, projects, and budgets, develop grant proposals, and support donor relationships to drive program growth and sustainability.
• Strengthening Technical Areas – Lead mental health systems and peacebuilding initiatives across international and U.S. portfolios, ensuring alignment with broader Health and Peace Programs and the Carter Center’s mission.
• Visibility and Knowledge Production – Enhance program visibility through reports, peer-reviewed publications, and advocacy, while facilitating high-level engagements and disseminating program experiences.
• Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required.

 

FORMAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the planning, development, and operations of a program.
• Collaborates with representatives from private, government, and international agencies.
• Plans, executes, and monitors program budgets, including approval of expenditures; prepares annual financial and program reports to external parties with interests in the program.
• May engage in fundraising initiatives on behalf of the program.
• Ensures that the program is in compliance with federal and international laws and regulations.
• Oversees program communications, including development of communications strategies, development of key program messages, production of print and electronic materials, and reputation management.
• Represents the program in various national and international fora, and actively engages with representatives from other NGO's for purposes of conducting research and designing new initiatives.
• May supervise program staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in field related to specific program as indicated
  
• Six years program related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree in public health, mental health discipline or related field. 
• A minimum of five years related international health, education or international development /program management experience is required, along with a demonstrated proficiency in project management, developing and implementing activities, staff supervision, budget preparation and execution, and partnership building.
• Demonstrated experience working in low- or middle-income country.
• Excellent writing skills including writing for internal and executive staff as well as for the general public and funding proposals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in monitoring and evaluation of data from project activities and the collection, analysis and reporting of data.
• Skilled public speaker.
• Experience starting, overseeing and/operating a mental health or health related program in a low- or middle-income country a plus.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines.  All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

 

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