SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING (STA-ICB)
BOBO DIOULASSO, BURKINA FASO
Management Sciences for Health is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor, Institutional Capacity Building (STA-ICB) who will be MSH/LMS Program's senior expert providing technical assistance (TA) to the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO). The STA-ICB will be posted at WAHO's offices, embedded within WAHO. S/he has a solid line reporting relationship to the Director, Country Portfolio, but will have a strong dotted line to the WAHO counterparts. The nature of the technical assistance provided will focus on strengthening the institutional capacity of WAHO to serve as a leader in the health sector in West Africa through the provision TA in the areas of organizational strengthening, HIS, M&E, management, leadership, advocacy, communication and negotiation. This is a highly visible position that requires establishing and maintaining professional contacts among high-level regional institutions, donors, the private sector, and agencies, as well as the USAID/West Africa project, AWARE II. The STA-ICB is expected to be self-motivated and to take initiative. He or she must possess knowledge of USAID/West Africa and WAHO regulations and procedures, as well as experience and maturity to exercise professional judgment in conducting activities with relevant counterparts to further USAID/WA and WAHO interests. SPECIFIC DUTIES: In close collaboration with WAHO senior level managers, provide support to WAHO staff and its focal points with the ECOWAS Ministries of Health in terms of capacity building in the areas of organizational strengthening, program management, leadership, advocacy, communication, negotiation and marketing. Coordinate and implement capacity building programs to strengthen the leadership and management capacity of WAHO staff and other health managers in region using evidence-based tools and approaches. Coordinate all activities closely with WAHO decision makers and USAID/West Africa Senior Capacity Development Advisor. Assist WAHO senior managers and in-country focal points, to identify opportunities and mechanisms that will improve collaboration and coordination with senior government officials, USAID bilateral missions and other donors including Global Fund, PEPFAR, the World Bank, and private corporations. Provide assistance to strengthen communication, collaboration and coordination between WAHO and Ministries of Health in ECOWAS countries. Assist WAHO in its efforts to improve coordination with other donors and development partners in the region. Provide assistance to WAHO to strengthen its capacity to assist Ministries of Health in ECOWAS countries in improving planning, health information systems, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and reporting on priority health programs in the region. Provide technical assistance to WAHO in the areas of Communications, Resource Mobilization and Marketing. Participate in WAHO internal meetings and site visits. Produce quarterly reports to WAHO and USAID/WA, and communicate regularly with USAID/WA and AWARE II project managers. In close coordination with the Director, Country Portfolio, liaise with USAID and other local and international partners to promote the institutional development of WAHO and its work in the West Africa region. Document and share successes and lessons learned in the format of project reports, publications and presentations at all levels. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Public Administration, or Business Administration, or other related sector. Minimum of 15 years of field experience in progressively responsible positions in development programs, with management, HIS, M&E, organizational development, leadership, advocacy, communication and negotiation and adult training skills. Experience with public/ private sector, health organizations, and international donors, and non-governmental organizations is highly desirable. Previous work experience with regional institutions also highly desirable. Solid understanding of ECOWAS and West Africa's economic, political, social and cultural environment and the role of the regional institutions and host governments, private and public sector, including NGOs, in addressing development objectives, priorities and issues required. Knowledge of USAID, PEPFAR, the World Bank, the GFATM, KFW and other donor mechanisms highly desirable. Ability to use good judgment on sensitive topics, including ability to exercise independent judgment in prioritizing assigned tasks and in dealing with stakeholders at all levels and in the appropriate cultural and political context. Proven ability to interact professionally and effectively with senior managers, decision-makers, government officials, public and private donors, USG, and civil society. Practical and analytical skills necessary to translate data or information into concrete actions. Excellent oral and written communications skills, and ability to work in a large team and build good working relationship with all stakeholders. Proficiency in computer use, particularly Microsoft Office applications for word processing, power point, email, and Excel. Fluent written and oral proficiency in English and French required. Must be able to communicate effectively in both languages. Portuguese language ability would be an advantage. Willingness to relocate to Bobo Dioulasso and travel within West Africa up to 50% time. TO APPLY: for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at https://jobs-msh.icims.com.