Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Direction: Shape and drive RHSC’s leadership and work for the next strategic period including:
Lead strategic development and priority setting in close partnership with the RHSC Executive Committee
Lead the continual implementation of the current strategic plan while reassessing its relevance to a shifting landscape
Initiate and lead the analysis on the impact of changes and trends in the SRH ecosystem and propose the RHSC’s respons
Leadership External (Coalition facing)
Further strengthen the RHSC’s position as the leading partnership for reproductive health (RH) supplies in the broader RH ecosystem
Represent the RHSC at relevant international and national forums with a range of partners, including the commercial sector
Represent the RHSC on the governing bodies of other international health partnerships
Communicate Coalition priorities and progress within the larger health community by identifying and fostering linkages among Coalition partner organizations, and between the Coalition and other global health partnerships such as FP2030, SEMA, Ouagadougou Partnership, GFF, and others
Actively engage RHSC members in advancing RHSC goals, developing synergies, and facilitating internal communication. Ensure that all members have a voice and a channel for communication and ideas
Serve as ex officio member of the Coalition’s Executive Committee and in collaboration with the Chair(s) develop agendas for the Executive Committee meetings
Leadership Internal (Secretariat facing)
Lead the operationalization and implementation of the Coalition’s Strategy, building on the technical expertise of key Secretariat staff, and ensuring intensive interaction with the RHSC’s Implementing Mechanisms (IMs)
Oversee the operations of a strong, dynamic, and effective Secretariat by providing oversight, management, guidance, and team cohesion of the Secretariat’s 17 program and administrative staff across four continents. Foster an inclusive, transparent, and respectful work culture and environment
Lead the development of core funding proposals that secure a diverse funding base adequate to fulfill the objectives of the RHSC’s four-year workplan. Expand the Coalition’s donor base and facilitate mobilization of resources for various RHSC activities and priorities
Oversee the application of a robust measurement and evaluation framework that compares Coalition’s progress against priorities, and report back to the Executive Committee and membership
Oversee the RHSC’s communications efforts across the Coalition’s three working languages: English, French, and Spanish. Ensure that all RHSC products (communications, technical reports, initiatives, etc.) are technically sound and of high-quality
Manage the RHSC Secretariat’s annual operating budget, ensuring the long-term financial health of the Coalition and ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of a large and diverse donor base (currently three bilaterals/multilaterals and three foundations)
Required Experience:
Profile
A proven leader in the SRH community with knowledge of international health issues, and in particular, RH supplies, supply chains, commodity security issues, and financing of supplies
Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and external conditions
A demonstrated interest in learning and ability to turn learnings into actionable strategies
Strong diplomacy skills with the ability to negotiate and work productively with a range of partners both in the public and private sectors and an excellent collaborator with the ability to see and create connections across actors in the SRH space
Ability to help build consensus among different institutional interests towards common goals and priorities
Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize disparate opinions and input
Experience
Master’s degree in public health, public policy, or related field plus a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in global SRH, including a minimum of four years of implementing experience in developing countries
Demonstrated experience in
building and managing relationships at global, regional, and national levels with donors, multilateral organizations, implementing partners, governments, local organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector
the ability to lead and work successfully with advisory boards and cross-sector, multidisciplinary, and international teams
collaborating with the commercial sector, especially manufacturers of health supplies, a plus
Demonstrated people management skills with commitment to building a shared vision of the future and positive team culture across multiple country sites. Ability to give and receive constructive feedback. At least three years of management or supervisory experience
Exceptional written and oral communications geared to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences, and proven ability to make presentations to and facilitate meetings of small and large groups
Enthusiasm for and proven proficiency and success in business development multimillion dollar awards, from shaping new ideas into compelling proposals to building a pipeline of prospects through to managing partnerships
Possess a positive track record in sound budget management
Fluency in English (speaking and writing) required; fluency in French and/or Spanish, highly desirable
Availability to travel nationally and internationally; travel, estimated at 30 percent, is likely to be lower due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Must have legal authorization to work in a PATH office location
Apply via :
path.silkroad.com
