FHI 360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Regional Technical Advisor for Africa for an upcoming USAID-funded global project, Accelerating Support to Local Able Partners (ASAP). ASAP is designed to meet the PEPFAR Local Partners target and provide indigenous partners support with human resources for health (HRH) and provide TA for financial systems analysis, data utilization and verification, procurement actions, and meeting targets across PEPFAR programming.
Position Summary:
The Regional Technical Advisor of the ASAP project will be responsible for leading a broad spectrum of activities, including programmatic planning and design, technical excellence in design and delivery of capacity development interventions, management of the regional technical assistance delivery team, communication and coordination with the HQ and other regional teams as necessary, and oversight of regional administrative actions and financial and programmatic reporting.
Availability of position is contingent upon funding
Responsibilities:
Provides technical assistance, guidance and capacity building, including support for the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs for key populations, men, women, and families supported by FHI 360 and national and local partners
Provide senior technical expertise and guidance to all capacity development activities within the region
Liaises and coordinates with key stakeholders related to the ASAP capacity strengthening portfolio including senior leadership with partner organizations, government officials, and donors.
Coordinate closely with the ASAP Technical team leadership to ensure capacity strengthening is in line with program objectives and goals
Monitor and oversee the process of identifying technical assistance needs of local partners, delivering appropriate technical assistance to move local partners toward direct funding from the US Government, and sharing key results with program leadership and donors
Manage the regional capacity strengthening team within the program, including management, administration, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation
Serve as an internal technical resource on relevant issues
As a member of the ASAP Senior Management team, facilitates cross-cutting communication with other relevant project units
Develops and nurtures a range of partnerships with civil society, the private sector, and other key partners by regularly meeting and consulting with all relevant agencies to share information and to stimulate joint design and implementation of interventions
Represents FHI 360 and the project in professional and public settings, and makes presentations at professional meetings and conferences, particularly in the region
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health, research, behavioral, life, or social sciences, international development, human development, or related field; PhD strongly preferred
At least 10 years of specialized experience in providing technical assistance and capacity building on human resources for health, financial systems analysis data utilization, or financial systems analysis in resource-limited settings, preferably with indigenous CSOs focused on HIV
Deep understanding of PEPFAR/USAID-funded policies and programs
Considerable experience in designing and implementing capacity development interventions across the region, including experience with organizational capacity assessments, development of capacity improvement plans, provision of technical assistance, and systems level strengthening and sustainability
Deep knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to capacity development for indigenous CSOs focused on total epidemic control
Prior experience building partnerships, working with donors, and managing complex relationships with stakeholders
Experience with U.S. government contractual requirements and experience working in an international NGO/PVO environment desirable
Strong networking skills, especially with key population networks
Ability to manage teams, projects, consultants, and plan for the successful and timely implementation of programs
Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English
Travel Requirement
Greater than 30%
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