Technical advisor | Niger | 2019

Chemonics seeks a short-term technical advisor to support the Human Resources for Health in 2030 Capacity Building for Malaria (HRH2030 CBM) program in Niger. The technical advisor will display expertise in organizational change management and human resources management. The activity seeks to improve country Global Fund grant performance through change in policy or guidelines, improvement in monitoring and evaluation systems, or reduced stock-outs through long term technical advisors seconded to national malaria control programs (NMCPs). This advisor will work within and with the NMCPs to provide technical support to build NMCP capacity and ensure collaboration with other partners to optimize malaria interventions supported by the Global Fund and improve the management and overall effectiveness of the NMCP. HRH2030 will implement targeted technical assistance activities recommended by a recent NMCP evaluation and support a CDC field epidemiology training for four months in Niamey. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Assist the NMCP in implementing the recommendations from the recent Organizational Capacity Assessment in Niger

Conduct desk review of relevant Niger NMCP and HRH2030 documents and reports

Preform NMCP process mapping to understand and accurately capture the daily management of activities, including roles and responsibilities of all departments

Assist the NMCP in strengthening human resources for health management, organizational capacity, and daily management of activities using on-the-job training and coaching

Lead workshops and in-person trainings to improve the skills and competency of all staff

Facilitate activities related to the Field Epidemiology Training Program in coordination with the Nigerien Ministry of Health

Provide ad-hoc support to NMCP, PMI, and USAID to improve NMCP programming

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in a health-related field. Specialized experience in malaria not required, but preferred

At least 10 years of experience in progressively responsible roles designing, implementing, and managing malaria and other health programs in developing countries, with a preference given to candidates with experience in Africa

Demonstrated experience in organizational change management

Experience strengthening human resources for health management and organizational capacity and skills

Demonstrated experience managing successful teams of experienced professionals

Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience, and problem-solving skills working on complex projects in highly sensitive environments required

Experience with large donor-funded public health programs, especially USAID programs, preferred

Previous experience with or good knowledge of Global Fund operating procedures (proposal development and submission, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting)

Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment with a broad range of local and U.S. government personnel and partners, communicate information to health and non-health audiences, achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters, and have skills in donor coordination and collaboration

Excellent communication skills to prepare regular and ad-hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers

Diplomatic skill to develop relationships and trust with public and private organizations

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook; Access, SPSS, and other statistical software) required

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in English and French required

Application instructions:

If you are interested in this opportunity, or know of someone who might be, please submit your CV, cover letter, and recommendations to HRHCBMRecruit@chemonics.com. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2019, or once the position is filled.