United States of America: Technical Team Leader, MOMENTUM

Pathfinder Overview
Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

Technical Team Leader, MOMENTUM

Washington D.C.

Pathfinder is seeking a Technical Team Leader, Family Planning and Reproductive Health who will be responsible for providing overall strategic direction and technical leadership in Family Planning and Reproductive Health.

The Team Leader will work collaboratively with USAID technical teams and relevant global, regional, and country actors to advance and inform policy dialogue and facilitate technical approaches within country programs.

The USAID Moving Integrated, Quality Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health, Family Planning and Reproductive Health (MNCH/FP/RH) Services to Scale (MOMENTUM) seeks to accelerate reductions in maternal, newborn, and child mortality and morbidity in high-burden, USAID-supported countries by increasing the capacity of host country institutions and local organizations to introduce, deliver, scale up, and sustain the use of evidence-based, quality maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), voluntary family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH) services. MOMENTUM is designed to build upon existing evidence and best practices, as well as to catalyze new ideas, partnerships, and approach

This position is based in Washington DC and is contingent on funding. Visa and work permit sponsorship will not be provided.

Qualifications:
* A clinical or public health graduate degree with at least ten (10) years’ experience working internationally in Family Planning and Reproductive Health
* Proven senior expertise in developing and implementing effective partnerships with partners, government entities, and donors.
* Knowledge and proven experience in 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.

Please note that this position will require USAID approvals.

Minimal Requirements

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:
* Country Specific Public Health System: Deep knowledge of the countries’ public health systems. Deep knowledge of the political, social, economic, and cultural context of working globally. Mastery of knowledge of applicable US Government regulations and administrative procedures on the country specific public health system programs and projects.
* Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Deep knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments in SRHR, including special challenges and measurement issues faced in the developing world.
* Strategic Planning and Implementation: Mastery of skills in strategic visioning and leadership in institutional capacity building and developing.
* Proposal Development: Mastery of skills in proposal development from concept to full proposal, resource mobilization and budget management.
* Research Methods: Mastery of knowledge and ability to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods.
* Data Collection Methods: Mastery of knowledge in data integrity and collection methods.
* Job-Specific PC Applications: Proven ability to apply statistical software applications.
* Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop others within a matrix culture.
* Program and Project Planning and Management: Deep skills in designing, implementing and monitoring and evaluating development and intervention activities to fulfill performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of donor-funded program activities in the health sector.?
* Change Leadership: Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in managing change across a broad group of stakeholders in an inclusive manner.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:
* Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
* Languages: Proven writing and speaking skills using local languages and English language
* Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others, including donor agencies and local partners, through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.
* Presentation Skills: Proven ability to make presentations on results to small and large groups.
* Community Relations: Mastery of skills in facilitating working relationships between partners, government officials, and communities
* Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
* Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to work with people from different cultures, ability thrive in a matrix organization, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-pace environment.
* Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
* Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

Minimally Required Education, Training and Experience:
* Master’s degree (or equivalent) in public health, social sciences, health systems, nursing administration, management, or a related advanced degree.
* 10 years of experience designing and implementing health service delivery strengthening projects, with five of these years spent managing large, complex family planning projects while living in developing countries.

Other Information:
* Travel required (at least 25%)
* Cellular or desk phone; laptop or desktop computer

Pathfinder International is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Pathfinder International does not charge candidates Recruitment or Application fees for any position, to which they may apply globally.

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