Senior Advisor, RMNCH

Job Summary:

Advanced subject matter expert in two or more of the following: family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), youth and gender-focused programming, and social and behavior change (SBC). The Technical Advisor II will oversee the reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and child health (RMNCH) aspects of a moderately complex technical unit. S/he will oversee the RMNCH activities for the global, Inspire SBC Activity across multiple countries, partners, and/or regions. The Technical Advisor II will supervise technical staff members, ensuring that project activities adhere to work plans and budgets, and provide technical expertise to inform project design, implementation, expansion, and measurement. The Technical Advisor II will lead design and revision of project and donor reports and technical publication, and draft external communications in support of RMNCH and SBC. S/he will be required to coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations, including government ministry staff, international and national development partner organizations, multilateral organizations, and funders to complete work.

Accountabilities:

Technical Requirements:

• Works on problems of complex scope that require evaluation of variable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with little supervision.
• Networks with key internal and external personnel.
• Makes data- and experience-informed decisions to support achievement of project and departmental goals.
• Provides input to senior technical leadership on national guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise, as well as technical products, research, and tools focused on RMNCH and SBC.
• Interprets technical findings and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Design Implementation:

• Leads the creation of technical portions of the project plan of a complex project within the given resource and financial constraints.
• Oversees technical and operational activities in a large project across multiple countries and regions in respective technical area(s).
• Coordinates with technical and programmatic staff members to ensure that activities are performed as per award requirements and consistent with FHI 360 policy.
• Works with Enterprise Services and management and operations-focused colleagues to prepare contracts and budgets.
• Defines and leads collaborative efforts to develop solutions for major business, technical, or functional challenges.
• Supports the development of technical monitoring and evaluation plans and research within respective technical area(s) of focus, including indicators, narratives, formative and baseline studies, etc.
• Contributes to (or leads, as appropriate) planning and making recommendations for department / program / project concept, operations, and / or implementation.
• Develops strategies, training content, and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components.
• Ensures technical implementation is consistent with best practices in their respective area/sector and meet funder contractual obligations, directing other professional staff members.
• Oversees technical and activities across countries and/or regions in focal technical area(s).
• Coordinates with technical and programmatic staff members to ensure that activities are performed as per award requirements and consistent with policy.
• Oversees staff and partner members’ assignments.

Business Development and Client/Funder Support:

• Develops and maintains relationships with potential clients/funders, partners, peers, etc. to develop new business and expansion in their technical area(s).
• Leads proposal research and design in their respective technical area(s).
• Leads developing proposal strategies in their respective technical area(s).
• Prepare proposals, budgets, and work plans.
• Participates in business development meetings with partners/clients and provides technical input in their respective technical area(s).
• Continually maintains a dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff members of implementing partners.

Partner/Sub-Award Management:

• Drafts technical components of sub awards and partner agreements.
• Assists in managing client relations.

Staff Leadership and Training:

• May supervise team members, monitor performance, and lead professional development efforts.
• Develops and implements training and competency systems in technical area(s).
• Identifies strategies to address training gaps.

Project/Program Reporting:

• Reviews and contributes to technical reports.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to sponsors on progress, as directed.
• Supports the development of project work plans and coordinates with sponsors and partners on activities in their respective area(s).

Quality Assurance:

• Ensures technical deliverables and implementation are consistent with best practices in the industry / subject and meet client / funder contractual obligations for moderately complex technical units of a functional domain, directing other professional staff members in their respective technical area(s).
• Proactively identifies risks or challenges to technical deliverables and creates mitigation plan.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the effectiveness of projects/activities and makes recommendations for enhancements.
• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels in their respective technical area(s).

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities collaboratively across technical areas.
• In-depth functional knowledge in: FP/RH, gender, MNCH, and SBC.
• General understanding of the external environment and how it affects development organizations, including political, legal, environmental, financial, and social influences.
• Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exchange information, present recommendations, and collaborate with colleagues and peers within the organization and possibly externally.
• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers, colleagues, and partner organizations and stakeholders.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Is sought out to provide advice or solutions around technical area(s) of expertise.
• Is informed about current developments around technical area(s) of expertise.
• Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action.
• Problems encountered are complex and may involve unprecedented circumstances; resolution requires investigation, analysis, and review of professional/organizational standards.

Supervision Given/Received:

• May supervise junior or mid-level staff members.
• Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organization’s objectives and schedules.
• Accomplishes results through managers or senior members of a team.
• Manages a technical area staff and function area within the organization.
• Plays a coaching and mentoring role for others; may assist in team management as necessary; may have formal people management responsibility.
• Typically reports to a Director.

Education:

• Master’s Degree or its international equivalent in Public Health, International Development, or related field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• 12+ years of experience designing and implementing multi-channel SBC programs, with at least 8 years focused primarily on RMNCH.  
• At least 2 years living and working in a low- or middle-income country preferred.
• Experience providing technical support to a multi-country SBC project or portfolio.
• Documented participation on normative bodies or committees that define technical priorities or guidelines relevant to SBC and/or RMNCH.
• Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development.
• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience managing or supporting USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English required. Professional command of French preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% - 25%

The expected US-based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidate FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget. 

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

US Based Hiring Salary Range: $124,000 - $160,000

International hiring ranges will differ based on location.

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