Burundi: Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison

The Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria Program/Global Fund Liaison position is designed to provide technical assistance to the country, specifically to the PNILP (National Malaria Control Program), to improve the management, implementation and coordination of malaria activities and build the program's financial management capacity in anticipation of direct Global Fund funding under the New Funding Model. The incumbent will be placed at the PNILP and will provide leadership and management support to the PNILP Program Coordinator. S/he will assist the Malaria Coordinator in planning, monitoring and coordinating activities, policies, and improving the programmatic – and particularly the financial management capacity of the PNILP.

The incumbent will work in collaboration with the USAID/Burundi Mission Team to ensure that up-to-date and strategic information on malaria activities are shared and disseminated among donors for prompt and appropriate decision making.

The work involves complex and interrelated processes. The political environment requires a high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy in supporting the PNILP, establishing dialogue with stakeholders, and developing activities to prevent and treat malaria. The incumbent will require a depth of expertise that will allow her/him to provide leadership and management in malaria-related issues and programs, including the capability to identify and systematize otherwise diffuse issues.

Specific Responsibilities

Global Fund grant management capacity building (75%)

• Provide targeted technical assistance to the PNILP to enhance financial management systems and processes for managing funds accountably and effectively.
• Work with the PNILP and other appropriate partners to ensure full accountability and value for the resources provided for PNILP functioning.
• Provide professional leadership support to the PNILP for the achievement of objectives set forth in its strategic plan. The principal task of the incumbent is to provide overall management, technical guidance and leadership to the PNILP team around national policies and strategies and support to the Global Fund supported grants.
• Assist the PNILP and the Ministry of Health with initiating and conducting policy dialogue between the Global Fund Portfolio Manager and country team to troubleshoot as necessary to facilitate implementation of existing grants and development of Concept Note for new grants under the Global Fund New Funding Model.
• Be a full member of the RBM in country partnership and participate in all quarterly coordination meetings.

Monitoring and evaluations capacity building (10%)

• Assist the PNILP in the design and implementation of the national malaria monitoring and evaluation plan, as well as to ensure that other partners develop project monitoring plans and report in a timely manner on their activities to the PNILP. It is also expected that the incumbent will provide expert advice and practical experience in helping the PNILP and other in-country malaria stakeholders to monitor inputs and outcomes, progress towards goals, and how to execute the plan jointly.

Coordination, planning, and resource management capacity building (15%)

• Collaborate with senior staff of the PNILP, implementing partners, and other partners, such as WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, and NGOs to identify malaria control intervention gaps in Burundi, consistent with the malaria control coverage needs identified by the Burundi malaria strategic plan 2013-17 PNILP.
• Communicate on a regular basis and work jointly with other malaria stakeholders including the private sector and ensure that malaria activities are being implemented in coordination with and complementary to other USG health support, close coordination with USAID/ Burundi malaria technical advisor, other malaria donors (UNICEF, WHO and the Global Fund, Department of Defense) as required.
• Assist the PNILP with advocacy for resource mobilization for malaria control from new potential partners including the private sector, international NGOs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or MD) in a health-related field or management field.
• At least seven years of experience in progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and managing malaria and other health programs in developing countries.
• At least five years of experience with or good knowledge of Global Fund operating procedures.

Preferred:

• Specialized experience in malaria.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in USAID-funded public health programs in Africa.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated experience in financial management practices and financial management capacity building required.
• Demonstrated experience managing successful teams comprised of experienced professionals.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience and problem solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are required.
• Experience with USAID-funded public health programs preferred; demonstrated technical capacity in financial management required.
• Proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely – both orally and in writing -- in English and French is essential.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, Access, SPSS and other statistical and other relevant software) are required for effectively operating in this position. Good computer skills are required to implement, analyze, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements.

Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of Burundian and USG personnel and partners, and have demonstrated skills in donor coordination and collaboration. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate information to both health and non-health audiences, and achieve consensus on policy, project, research, and administrative matters.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and a high level of trust with public/private organizations. Verbal communication skills are also used to negotiate activity plans and resolve activity implementation issues with counterparts, partners and team members. Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers.

Physical Demands

• Keyboard use, pulling drawers, lifting papers <10 lbs.
• International travel up to 10%, domestic travel.

EEO Statement

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

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