Technical Director, MNCH & Nutrition

ServesastheMNCH-N technicalleadandkeypointofcontactfortheHealth Programs portfolio.

Takes a technical leadership role to ensurehighqualitytechnicaldeliverables—includingworkplansandannualreports—are developed, submitted and approved on schedule and within budget parameters.

Provides technical direction to evidence-based MNCH and Nutrition programming for facility and community-level interventions, based on local and global best practices, and in alignment with approved life-saving activities.

Provides strategic leadership on MNCH and nutrition policies and programming in ways that are sensitive and beneficial and in harmony with other MNCH and nutrition country programs and coordinating mechanisms.

Establishes and maintains partnerships with stakeholders including leading interactions with government institutions, subcontracted organizations, and the donor on a regular basis.

Developsandimplementsprocessesandprocedurestoachievestrategictechnicalgoalsof the Health Programs portfolio.

Contributes to program/project design, implementation, learning, and monitoring and evaluation through active collaboration with project teams and host-country government structures at central, regional, district and facility levels.

Contributes to policy development, advocacy, and strategic planning at the national and regional levels

Providesdirectiontoensuretechnicalactivitiesarecompliantwithdonor regulations, government regulations and FHI 360 policies and procedures.

Respondstoclientrequestsandquestionsontechnicalmatters, as appropriate.

Manages the monitoring and evaluation activities of a project including contributing to the finalizationandsubmissionofprojectworkplans,performancemonitoringplans(PMPs)and quarterly, annual, and other reports, as required.

Supportsknowledgemanagementwithintheproject,includingthecaptureandarticulationof success stories, best practice and lessons learned and attends events relevant to the MNCH-N portfolio.

Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports,including ongoing feedback, coaching and career support.

Engages in writing publications and may contribute to developing proposals for new opportunities.

IdentifiesandconsultswithHealth Programs leadership ontechnicalrecommendationsin support of business decision making.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ComprehensiveMNCH and nutrition knowledgeofprogramming globally.

Experience expanding successful models to improve quality clinical care of MNCH and nutrition activities.

Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-faceted health development program in collaboration with national MOH personnel and other local partners involved in MNCH and nutrition programming.

A demonstrated track record in providing mentorship and supervision to strengthen healthcare services; training and use of quality improvement approaches.

Experience leading moderate to large size teams of health professionals.

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with Ministry of Health and district and regional officials, and other implementing partners

Excellent and demonstratedleadership, organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Excellent and demonstrated project management and technical skills.

Ability to influence, motivate, negotiate and work well with others both at the HQ and country-level.

Abilitytoexercisejudgmentwithingenerallydefinedpracticesandpoliciesinselecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Comprehensiveknowledgeofconcepts,practicesandpoliciesrelatedtoMNCH and nutrition.

Worksonproblemsofcomplexscopeandrequireindepthevaluationofissuesand assessment of intangible factors.

Exercisesjudgmentwithinbroadlydefinedpracticesandpoliciestoselectmethodsand techniques for obtaining results.

Typically provides direct supervision of a team of Technical Advisors and Technical Officers.

Leads and directs staff to achieve strategic project goals.

Coordinateswithprojectleadstosetbudgets,goals,anddevelopsproceduresandtraining for assigned projects.

Develops and recommends project management solutions.

Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Communication and Social Marketing,EconomicDevelopment,Education,Health,Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Field.

A clinical background with public health training is strongly preferred.

Minimumof12+yearsofrelevanttechnical/projectmanagement experience (including 8+ years of leadership, strong business acumen and/or line management experience).

Experience leading USG-funded MNCH and/or nutrition projects.

Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is preferred.

Excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills in English, fluency in a second language an added advantage (, French, Spanish, Portuguese).

Typical office environment.

Abilitytospendlonghourslookingatcomputerscreenanddoingrepetitiveworkona keyboard.

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift or move up to 5 lbs.

Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (, Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams),cellphone/mobiletechnology,andstandardofficeequipment.

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