FHI 360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Family Planning/Reproductive Health Technical Lead for an upcoming USAID-funded global project, MOMENTUM-Moving Integrated, Quality Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services to Scale.
MOMENTUM Round 1 is focused on MNCH/FP/RH service delivery in fragile settings (permissive or non-permissive environments). This focus is an integral element of USAID’s overall Transformation agenda to support host country partners on their journey to self-reliance. MOMENTUM Round 1 will support countries early in their journey to self-reliance to overcome the impacts of fragility on the population’s health. At the country level, Round 1 seeks to contribute to countries’ movement along the development continuum toward reduced maternal and child mortality and increased self-reliance. At the global level, MOMENTUM Round 1 will contribute to the nascent learning on best practices and approaches for strengthening health service delivery and building resilience in fragile settings through the development and implementation of a robust learning agenda.
- Lead all technical assistance and capacity development activities to provide increased access to and use of evidence-based FP/RH interventions;
- Design and develop activities and approaches that will lead to outcomes that are both scalable and sustainable long-term;
- Increase the effectiveness of country institutions and systems to sustainably plan and manage FP/RH services, including anticipating and responding to crises, as well as long-term demographic and epidemiologic transitions;
- Build collaborative relationships with donors, host-country governments, and local and international health and development implementers;
- Build the capacity of country governing bodies to align FP/RH policies and guidelines with international standards and evidence-based, innovative, and promising practices;
- Strengthen engagement with civil society, local institutions, community- and faith-based organizations to narrow FP/RH equity gaps, improve quality of care, and hold health systems accountable;
- Provide strategic direction, guidance, planning, and management oversight for the FP/RH activities;
- Serve as the technical/knowledge hub for FP/RH, and oversee the project role in providing leadership at the global, regional, and country levels;
- Collaborate with other technical specialties to achieve coverage and equity results by promoting evidence-based programs to scale;
- Identify training needs for the purpose of capacity building, sustainability of program, and promotion/expansion of coverage of services;
- Contribute to strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and provide overall FP/RH technical guidance in line with USAID guidelines to achieve project objectives;
- Ensure that evidence-based FP/RH approaches inform and are integrated into core and field programs; and
- Ensure compliance with USG regulations and procedures.
- Typically requires 8-11 years of experience, at least ten (10) year's experience working internationally in family planning/reproductive health in both development and humanitarian settings;
- Has lived and worked in low- and middle-income countries, including in a fragile setting;
- Proven senior expertise in developing and implementing effective partnerships with partners, government entities, and donors.
- Knowledge and proven experience in FP/RH technical leadership, strategy development, and staff oversight.
- Demonstrated leadership, management, coordination, teamwork, and planning skills, with proven ability to liaise effectively with and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including global (WHO, UNICEF, FP2020, Gavi, etc.), regional (WAHO, ADB, etc.), national, local, public and private partners.
- Strong interpersonal and capacity-building skills including training, mentoring, and coaching skills.
- Experience with USAID requirements and experience working in an international NGO environment desirable.
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; French language skills desirable.
Typical Physical Demands:
- Typical office environment.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift 5-50 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
- Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.
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