Job Opportunities at IntraHealth International

• The Technical Director will be responsible for providing overall technical leadership and oversight for the program to assist ACCESS-supported countries to advance access to and use of equitable, quality, and rights-based voluntary FP, SRH, and other related health services. This will include overseeing strengthening the technical and operational capacity of local government agencies and local partners to expand access to high-quality FP/SRH services especially for youth/adolescents and other underserved and underrepresented populations, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, migrants, LGBTQI+ people, and other underserved populations. The Technical Director should be a recognized leader in the FP/SRH sector and should bring knowledge and cutting-edge skills in rights-based, gender-responsive FP/SRH to ensure implementation is based on the latest global best practices and most updated guidelines. They should possess strong project management skills, previous experience working with staff and stakeholders in multiple countries, and they will be responsible for coordinating and providing direction to technical team leads across the ACCESS program. This position will be under the supervision of the Project Director. The position is subject to the availability of funds and approval by USAID.
• This position can be based remotely in a country where IntraHealth is registered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in high-impact FP practices, with an operational strategy and policy for the integration of practices into the delivery of existing SRH and primary care services in the public and private sector.
• Lead technical planning and program implementation, ensuring programming is evidence-based and rights-based as well as grounded in global best practices and guided by the most up-to-date guidelines, tools, and approaches.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance in the development and/or updating of national policies, strategies, protocols, and guidelines related to FP and SRH in ACCESS-focus countries.
• Ensure programming advances gender equity and equality and the meaningful engagement of adolescents/youth, women, and other underserved and underrepresented groups in program design, implementation, monitoring, and sustainability planning.
• Lead technical capacity strengthening efforts to program staff, local government counterparts, and local program partners in the provision of high-quality, gender-responsive FP/SRH programming.
• Contribute to the development of a model for the adoption, replication, and scale up of key FP high impact practices regionally and across ACCESS-supported countries.
• Support monitoring and reporting of project progress to ensure quality, timeliness, and completeness of activities, interventions, and technical deliverables.
• Assist program leaders in rapidly identifying and addressing any FP/SRH technical issues related to project implementation.
• Synthesize and disseminate evidence-based results and lessons learned through reports, working groups, country-level workshops, and regional platforms.
• Contribute to project learning, equity, and rights-based FP/SRH programming and the global evidence-base by collaborating with donors, host governments, technical working groups, FP/SRH coalitions, and implementing partners to share and discuss progress, achievements, and challenges.
• Contribute to internal communication, organizational development, and the promotion of the visibility of IntraHealth.

Education & Experience

• Hold at least a post-graduate degree in public health, nursing, obstetrics, or a related health field. Academic specialization in FP/SRH is an asset.
• Have at least 12 years of experience  with at least five (5) years in FP/SRH technical and project management roles with similar scope, size, and complexity.
• Experienced in providing training, coaching, mentorship, and capacity strengthening in gender-responsive, equity-centered FP/SRH programming, including youth-centered programming, in various country contexts.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the internal and external body of evidence in FP/RH programs for youth and/or other underserved populations.
• Extensive knowledge of current advances in FP and SRH, particularly for adolescents/youth and other underserved and underrepresented populations.
• Experienced in managing staff and coordinating and collaborating with multiple teams with emotional intelligence, cultural humility, and respect.
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations or experience working on USAID-funded projects.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skill in English (written and oral). French language skills desired.
• Ability to travel to the focus countries and to regional events.

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• The Finance and Administration Director will have overall responsibility for the financial management of the USAID/ACCESS project. This will include the use of online accounting software to enter financial data, prepare project budgets, and develop internal and external financial reports. This position may also oversee administrative and operational functions such as procurement, logistics, budgeting and forecasting, grants management, and other financial tasks, ensuring that systems and procedures are in place for the operation of the project in a strong financial control environment. The Finance and Administration Director will ensure that the project is complying with all USAID rules and regulations and satisfies on a timely basis all of USAID’s financial reporting requirements. The position will oversee any financial and administration assistants and will be under the supervision of the Project Director.
• The position is subject to the availability of funds and approval by USAID. This position is remote, and can be based in any country that IntraHealth is registered in.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide financial management and administration of the cooperative agreement and management support and oversight in the implementation of project activities in line with USAID and IntraHealth guidelines.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial information is presented to USAID, including project expenditure analysis.
• Oversee financial controls, operational systems, and compliance activities for the project and with partners.
• Provide leadership during project start-up regarding operations, logistics, accounting, and staff administration.
• Lead partner and sub-grantee engagement and management process, including:
  • Oversee partner and sub-grant cycles from pre-award to close-out, including solicitation processes, pre-award, award, monitoring, and close-out of sub-grant based on donor regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Respond, as needed, to issues that arise, including but not limited to financial reporting, issuing modifications, oversight of compliance with terms and conditions and resolution of disputes, and resolving audits (financial and performance) findings.
  • Provide capacity building support to partners and sub-grantees as needed to manage donor funding in accordance with standard procedures and policies.
  • Enhance sub-grantees compliance to donor, host country, and IntraHealth policies.
• Oversee project operations, procurement, logistics, and supply chain support for project supplies, commodities, and equipment.
• Ensure HR and performance management systems and procedures are in place and well documented and adhered to.
• Lead project budget development for annual work planning and ad hoc budget requests.
• Supervise administrative, operations, and financial and grants staff.
• Support the establishment of technology systems and operational facilities to support programming.

Education & Experience

• A post-graduate degree in accounting, business administration or a related field from an accredited university or training school is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification preferred.
• A minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting and finance with experience in USAID-funded projects and overseeing USAID rules and regulations, is required.
• A minimum of five years of supervisory experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in the successful financial and administrative management of international projects of similar scope and size.
• Experience managing local grantees and/or subcontractors.
• Ability to coordinate as needed with host-country counterparts.
• Experience using an ERP system or at minimum accounting/GL modules is required. QuickBooks online versions is an advantage. Proven ability to handle computer tools and software such as Windows, Word, Excel (with ability to create PIVOT tables and use various formulas and commands for financial data sorting and analysis), Access, PowerPoint, and other financial management computer systems.
• Proficiency in English and strong written and oral communication skills.

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• The MEL Director will oversee all monitoring, evaluation, learning, and research activities of the USAID/ACCESS Activity. They will lead designing and implementation of robust MEL data systems and processes to improve project data collection, management, and analysis to track and report on progress towards achieving targets and program outcomes for the USAID/ACCESS award.  The MEL Director will monitor performance indicators, link MEL data to learning and adaptation and provide advice on activity adjustments needed to make the project more responsive to changing local conditions. They will also play a role in engaging other staff responsible for the delivery of key results of the activity, as well as in the preparation and timely delivery of planned reports and data submissions. The position will also coordinate and manage assessments, evaluations, implementation science, and operational research required to inform FP and SRH programming and to promote continuous program quality improvement and knowledge sharing of best practices and dissemination of lessons learned and project outcomes as part of its collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) approach.
• The position is subject to the availability of funds and approval by USAID. It can be located remotely in a country in which IntraHealth is registered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance, vision, and technical expertise for the development and implementation of the activity's monitoring, evaluation and learning system, reporting on results, use of data for program decision-making, and knowledge management.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of an Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP) to effectively monitor the progress of project activities and track delivery against targets, outcomes, and impact.
• Lead the designing and implementation of program evaluations, assessments, special studies, learning agenda and research-related activities required by the Activity and ensures that they are properly budgeted and staffed, and that all ethical procedures are followed.
• Assist the project team in the development and use of harmonized data capture and entry tools and processes and data analysis plans for qualitative and quantitative indicators at all levels, ensuring timeliness, quality, and completeness of data.
• Collaborate with IntraHealth’s data science team to develop and maintain project databases to capture and record relevant data on key indicators.
• Lead the development of holistic approaches to CLA including real time data analysis, visualization, and interpretation, and ensure data is used to inform decision-making by project staff, health workers, government partners, and sub-awardees to improve FP and SRH policies, programs, and outcomes.
• Ensure data quality by conducting and participating in Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and implementing corrective actions to address identified gaps on all project indicators.
• Supervise MEL staff and ensure the strategic and functional integration of all MEL activities as well as active collaboration with sub-awardees, Ministry of Health at all levels and USAID. Collaborate with other program and technical staff in the development and implementation of annual project work plans.
• Identify short-term technical assistance needs for MEL, develop terms of reference for these missions, and arrange for the engagement of consultants as needed.
• Mentor and support the project team in the regular use of data at all levels to target and/or adapt programming.
• Support the strengthening and use of strategic information in FP/SRH by the Ministry of Health, regional, district and local health directorates and committees.
• Compile and visualize project data to facilitate regular data review meetings.
• Collect and disseminate best practices and lessons learned from the project and prepare technical reports based on the results to assist the project in knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the dissemination and use of project results to a global audience using various forums, such as publications/peer review journal articles, conference presentations, technical notes, research reports, blog posts etc.
• Research, compile, write, and submit information, including Activity results, analysis, and learnings for project reports, including quarterly and annual reports, donor presentations and respond to data requests from USAID, health ministries, and other stakeholders. Keep abreast of developments in the field of MEL, particularly as it relates to FP/SRH, urban health, and adolescents and youth.

Education & Experience

• Holds a post-graduate degree in demography, statistics, public health, epidemiology, or related field.
• At least 10 years of related experience in the designing, management, and successful implementation of effective monitoring and evaluation systems for FP/SRH related programs. Previous experience supporting MEL for USAID Global FP/SRH projects highly desired.
• Familiarity with USAID reporting regulations, and significant experience with service delivery and other performance indicators for FP and SRH. Proven experience in providing field technical assistance on M&E, data quality, and translating data for use.
• Proficiency in a variety of collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) approaches and experience in developing learning portfolios for complex projects in different countries.
• Demonstrated expertise in measuring performance and impact related to FP service delivery and contraceptive safety.
• Demonstrated experience in operational research and analytical methodologies contributing to the body of evidence in FP/RH programs for youth and/or other underserved populations. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills in English with strong working knowledge of how to communicate and visualize results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required (e.g. SPSS, Stata) as well as strong skills in Excel, Power Point, and mobile technologies to report data.
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations as well as best practices in MEL and/or experience working on a USAID-funded project.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a team of professionals and working with government officials at all levels.