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Technical Advisor I

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United States
Full-time
  • Provides technical and scientific leadership to those designing, and implementing technical strategies, programs or tools in specific technical areas.
  • Provides technical advice based upon expertise and knowledge of evidence based methods and strategies, current practice, and established operational and research standards to ensure quality and rigorous design.
  • Builds capacity in country-level, regional or global program staff.
  • Assesses current technical, scientific, managerial and operational efficiencies at the program, regional, or global levels as appropriate.
  • Provides guidance to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate technical standards and guidelines and that programs are technically sound.
  • May evaluate proposal design and protocol development to ensure design is sound and based upon evidence based practice.
  • Provides global scientific leadership by staying current of evolving technical standards, guidelines, and program developments in area of expertise.
  • Responsible for sharing best practices in their field of expertise and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in scientific forums and technical networks.
  • Shares new knowledge/evidence and best practices through collaboration with relevant departments and personnel.
Educational Background: 
Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Typically requires 5-8 years of relevant experience in management of large projects and/or programs.
  • Has ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
  • Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).
  • Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language.
  • Experience in specialized technical/medical field of study.
Compensation/Benefits: 

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Organization Info

Fhi 360

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1974
About Us
Mission: 

To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.

Why Work For Us?: 

We Believe…

…the key to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people lies in generating, sharing, and applying knowledge.

…sustainability comes from improving the capacity of individuals and countries to address their needs.

…in partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities.

…in approaches that address human needs as a whole

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 19 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 19 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Fhi 360
industry: 
Nonprofit