Jobs In Sri Lanka

Employer: So Others May See Inc.
Industry: Health and Medical, Management
Location: Sri Lanka

SOMS A Wald Where Everyone Can See

Interested in working for a social enterprise that focuses on results? So Others May See Inc. (SOMS), since commencing formal operations in Sri Lanka in May, 2011, has screened over 660,000 school children in 7 districtwide programs for vision defects and provided all necessary follow up. Simultaneously, each day, on average, SOMS assists 20-25 needy adults with eye exams and free new, custom-fit eyeglasses. In 2014, SOMS launched a new service to lower-income populations (those who are not destitute and able to pay something but not the high retail prices in the current marketplace) to offer them quality but affordable eye aids. Any surplus generated from this service is used to expand the free services offered and to sustain operations in a self-financing model.

SOMS is currently recruiting for a Program Officer. If you are dynamic, have a passion for serving and an interest in this sector, and are able to travel and conduct eye clinics in all regions of the country, please review the attached JD outlining the specific duties and requirements of the position.

If you believe you have the skills and experience required for the position, please submit your CV with a cover letter.

(SOMS is a US non-profit organization registered with the NGO Secretariat in Sri Lanka with registration # 146205. More information about the organization and its work can be found at www.soms.org)

Job Title: Program Officer or Coordinator, Sri Lanka
Status: Full Time Reports
To: Program Director

I. Summary of Purpose:

Coordinate and provide logistical and administrative support to the Board, volunteers, and partner organizations and vendors to set up and conduct eye clinics and distribution of eyeglasses and possibly cataract lenses. Serve as point person to process individual requests for eye aids received in person, online, or through other channels. Assist the board in preparing reports, issuing acknowledgement and receipt letters, writing proposals. Oversee eye clinics in all parts of the country. Desire or be comfortable with flexible schedule to cover weekend eye clinics. Able to work from home and travel to all parts of the country, as needed, to oversee eye clinics. Ability to work in a startup, entrepreneurial environment.

II. Specific Duties

The specific duties assigned are as follows:

1. With minimal supervision, oversee eye clinics conducted in all parts of the country. (NOTE: this position requires travel out of Colombo at least once a week). Coordinate with SOMS roster of optometrists, sponsoring corporations, government and other groups on clinic logistics ahead of time and ensure seamless clinic conduction on day of event.
2. Take charge of clinic follow up to order eyeglasses and coordinate distribution to participants at a later date. 3. Process requests for eyeglasses received in persons, online, or through other channels and be responsible for timely fulfillment of requests.
4. Track and maintain stocks of reading glasses and eyeglass cases ahead of clinics — anticipate volumes needed and have ready.
5. Coordinate with web developer to maintain and update website on biweekly or monthly basis; maintain and update facebook, twitter, and other accounts.
6. Help Board to track and issue thank you letters to individuals and corporations and other organizations in timely manner.
7. Assist Treasurer in preparing and maintaining financial records and reports.
8. Assist Board in proposal writing and research.
9. Provide support for other general administrative activities and tasks for the organization.

Education, Special Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Previous not-for-profit organizational experience a plus.
• Relevant professional or academic qualification or equivalent in experience.
• Strong English writing and communication skills; trilingual skills a plus.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Access plus).
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and the ability to solve problems creatively and proactively.
• Ability to work well in a team environment including providing regular progress updates and soliciting supervisor intervention to address issues and obstacles in timely manner.
• Responsive, accountable, responsible.

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