Innovations and Evidence Hub, Nairobi
Your contribution The consultant will:
Support new business development by engaging with country offices and HQ teams regarding the initiative
Act as a focal point for all country offices involved in the initiative (approximately 20 countries globally)
Lead on analyzing and developing project requirements working in conjunction with system developers, including translating business requirements into data requirements and data flows Lead on the development and execution of country project work plans, working in conjunction with country teams
Lead on the development and tracking of country budgets, in particular, monitoring burn rates
Lead on documenting learning by generating initiative case studies A lot of the work will involve undertaking day to day follow up with the country teams, including direct management of staff DATE January 2019
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a highly ambitious individual a passion in public health, willing and able to learn by doing in a very demanding position. In particular, we are looking for; 3 to 5 years of project management experience, with a proven track record of managing complex projects
Great writing and communication skills – able to clearly depict nuanced or complex ideas and manage competing expectations among multiple project stakeholders
Great power point skills – able to ‘translate’ ideas / takeaways from discussions into professional grade outputs.
Highly organized, proactive, and a self-starter
Exposure to digital health a major plus
Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (e.g., communications, public health, marketing, journalism, social sciences, or anthropology).
Experience in public health or working for a development agency is a plus
All applicants must be based in Nairobi with permission to work. PSI will not provide work permits. This is a consultant position.
Timeline: The timeframe for the consultancy is 12 months with a possibility of extension.
Applications are currently accepted on a rolling basis.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
