At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit
international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on
the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are
challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities
because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do
this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local
organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and
resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and
vibrant.
Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our
staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health,
capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource
management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation,
small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise
is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on
systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.
Department
Program Advancement (PADV) - Pact exists to help create a world where
those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their
own solutions, and take ownership of their future. The (Integrated)
Program Advancement team contributes to this by: Delivering on our
promise to global quality and impact via integrated programs; Growing
& diversifying our global portfolio integrating the private, public
and social sectors; Promoting our work globally to influence the
private, public and social sectors.
Position Overview
Serve as an active member of the program team for the implementation of Pact’s Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) activities. The Senior Technical Advisor oversees and guides the technical advisors in the implementation of the project. This includes the promotion of quality and timely project management as well as intradepartmental and interdepartmental coordination and collaboration. The Senior Technical Advisor will focus 50% of the level of effort on HIV related programming; the remaining 50% level of effort will be dedicated to other technical areas including supervising about seven advisors and other responsibilities described below.
Basic Requirements
Degree in medicine, public health, nursing, or equivalent at a master’s level.
8+ years of relevant experience
Experience with PEPFAR 3.0 funded projects in Tanzania; solid understanding of evidenced-based HIV case identification especially for children, care and treatment and prevention interventions.
Experience in working with HIV care and treatment clinics (CTCs) and partners implementing care and treatment interventions in health facilities.
Technical expertise in OVC care and support, violence prevention and response, early childhood and adolescent development, education, child labor, and children living and working in the streets, and community strengthening will be an added advantage
Demonstrated ability and experience in several of the following: implementing and monitoring bi-directional referral systems; rolling out and ensuring high quality services to beneficiaries, developing tools to ensure quality trainings (including step down trainings); developing and monitoring quality improvement plans; ensuring alignment to PEPFAR’s Site Improvement
Monitoring System; developing and ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and job aids
Proven ability to provide technical guidance to sub-awardees including international NGOs in the consortium to ensure integration of services
Experience in using data for decision making to improve programming
Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills
Technical understanding of PEPFAR 3.0 and USAID indicators and managing for performance
Ability to travel regularly and at short notice
At least 7 years of project management experience in developing country setting
Fluency in English
A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast-paced environment ajira mpya
NOTE
Pact provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Degree in medicine, public health, nursing, or equivalent at a master’s level.
8+ years of relevant experience
Experience with PEPFAR 3.0 funded projects in Tanzania; solid understanding of evidenced-based HIV case identification especially for children, care and treatment and prevention interventions.
Experience in working with HIV care and treatment clinics (CTCs) and partners implementing care and treatment interventions in health facilities.
Technical expertise in OVC care and support, violence prevention and response, early childhood and adolescent development, education, child labor, and children living and working in the streets, and community strengthening will be an added advantage
Demonstrated ability and experience in several of the following: implementing and monitoring bi-directional referral systems; rolling out and ensuring high quality services to beneficiaries, developing tools to ensure quality trainings (including step down trainings); developing and monitoring quality improvement plans; ensuring alignment to PEPFAR’s Site Improvement
Monitoring System; developing and ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and job aids
Proven ability to provide technical guidance to sub-awardees including international NGOs in the consortium to ensure integration of services
Experience in using data for decision making to improve programming
Technical understanding of PEPFAR 3.0 and USAID indicators and managing for performance
Ability to travel regularly and at short notice
At least 7 years of project management experience in developing country setting
Fluency in English
A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast-paced environment ajira mpya
NOTE
Pact provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
