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International Respiratory Coalition Assistant
Role Purpose The International Respiratory Coalition (IRC) Assistant (80%) supports the effective coordination and delivery of the IRC by providing administrative, organisational, and project support across IRC activities. The role works closely with the IRC Project Manager, ERS/ELF officers, IRC National Coalition members, and internal teams to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning and successful delivery of IRC activities. Key Contribution Areas 1. IRC Programme Coordination Support the day-to-day delivery of IRC activities through effective planning, administration, follow-up and documentation across the project. Key responsibilities · Provide administrative and coordination support to the IRC Project Manager · Maintain project timelines, action trackers, contact lists and planning documents. · Assist with scheduling IRC leadership meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes and tracking follow-up actions. · Support the preparation of project updates, reports, presentations and briefing materials. · Support the planning, organisation and follow-up of IRC meetings, workshops and events. · Contribute to maintain accurate records of IRC activities, decisions and deliverables and support the coordination across internal departments and external partners. 2. Coalition Support, Capacity Building & Resource Development Support national respiratory coalitions and IRC stakeholders through effective coordination of meetings, resources, information learning opportunities and grant administration. Key responsibilities · Assist with the organisation of workshops, coalition meetings, and capacity-building activities, including logistical arrangements · Support communication with national coalition representatives and external stakeholders. · Support the IRC grant assessment committee with tracking grant applications and progress reports, meeting preparation. · Coordinate with the ERS finance team on grant payments processing. · Provide support to coordinate the development, updates, communication and dissemination of IRC guidance materials, tool-kit resources and tools · Support the collection of information from coalitions for reporting, monitoring and communication purposes. · Assist with knowledge-sharing activities between coalition members and partners. 3. Partnerships, Sponsorship & Stakeholder Engagement Facilitate effective communication and practical support for IRC stakeholder and coalitions activities. Key responsibilities · Build effective working relationship with national coalition members, IRC leadership, IRC stakeholders, and internal departments. · Support routine communication, request and information sharing with coalition members and stakeholders. · Liaise with external suppliers and service providers for effective event delivery and resource support for coalitions, within agreed timelines and budgets. · Contribute to the continuous improvement of resources to support the national coalitions 4. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Contribution Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing working environment by fostering teamwork, knowledge sharing and effective cross-functional collaboration across ERS. Key responsibilities · Share knowledge and contribute to cross-functional initiatives supporting organisational priorities. · Promote collaborative ways of working and continuous improvement across projects and partnerships. · On an ad hoc basis, contribute to projects and initiatives beyond the role's defined responsibilities, in support of broader organisational needs. Education & Professional Background · Postsecondary education in Business Administration, Office Administration, Project Coordination, Public Health, International Relations, or a related field. · Typically 4 years of experience in an administrative, coordination or project support role. · Experience supporting complex administrative processes, meetings or projects involving multiple stakeholders · Experience working in an international environment. · Experience working in advocacy or public health an asset. Technical Competencies · Administrative coordination and programme support · Meeting, committee, and event coordination · Document management and record keeping · Stakeholder contact management · Budget administration and invoice follow-up · Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative digital tools · Organisation of digital files, templates and shared resources Core Competencies · Organisation and planning · Attention to detail and quality orientation · Collaboration and teamwork · Reliability and follow-through · Clear written and verbal communication · Customer and stakeholder focus · Discretion and professionalism · Adaptability and problem solving · Willingness to learn and support continuous improvement