ITN Technical Advisor - Kenya Vector Control Activity at Abt Associates

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in design and implementation ITN distribution channel in counties for routine distribution.
• Support mass net and continuous net distribution through appropriate channels
• Develop risk mitigation plans for LLINs and other standard operation procedures that guide ITN distribution.
• Support local ITN partners to work closely with DNMP, county and other country stakeholders to achieve high-quality implementation of strategies and activities for achieving universal ITN coverage.
• Provide in-country technical assistance to county and national programs to develop and implement activities in accordance with technical guidance from the donor and global best practices.
• Lead development of the ITN work plan activities and ensuring alignment of budget to expected results.
• Regularly review work plan activity progress, performance indicators and targets, ensuring timely completion of activities against workplan deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of quarterly/ annual programmatic reports and weekly progress updates for your portfolio of countries.
• Produce and disseminate knowledge products and processes (toolkits, case studies, best practices, peer review publications, etc.) for national and international audiences to accelerate rapid transfer of best practices.
• Identify areas for capacity building, develop training curriculum and provide training in relevant area.
• Ensure compliance with USG and Abt policies and procedures and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Act as a technical focal point for ITNs
• Work with the county coordinators, subcounty coordinators, SBCC coordinators and other project staff to implement ITN activities.
• Any other ITN activities as assigned.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + Nine years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Seven years of relevant experience, or PhD + Four years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's in a relevant field such as public health, international development , logistics management or supply chain management or related field. Relevant graduate degree preferred.
• At least 10 years in demonstrated successful in malaria programs particularly supporting ITN distribution
• Direct experience in mass ITN campaigns and continuous distribution experience
• Proven malaria technical advisor with established reputation for excellence in malaria control.
• Able to coordinate and work effectively with diverse stakeholders in including private partners, PMI Kenya, DNMP, county governments and other national bodies, technical experts, civil society organizations, community members and organizations and project support staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the global malaria partnership landscape and familiarity with the international donor community.
• Experience leading and working through others.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills