Qualifications and Skills
• Master's or advanced degree in public health, health administration, health systems management, international development, sociology or related field.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in management of multi-country SRH programs in sub- Saharan Africa preferably with an international NGO, including experience in: program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; developing and monitoring work plans and budgets; working with programs to identify and address training and technical assistance needs, preferably with a focus on rightsbased sexual and reproductive health service delivery; and managing work with implementing partners.
• Ability to: work independently and as a member of a team; conceptualize programs; analyze and synthesize information; verbally communicate clearly and persuasively in English, including conducting presentations; facilitating workshops; anticipate, prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner with a keen attention to detail and follow-through; to independently or through consultation identify the root cause of a problem, determine a solution and systematically implement a solution.
• Must have excellent English writing skills and proficiency in using computer software including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, statistical analysis software, and information databases.
• Must possess professional maturity and demonstrate good interpersonal, negotiation and decision-making skills, as well as cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally a minimum of 40% of time.
• Fluency in oral and written French is desirable.