Technical Advisor - Polio

Education:

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Health, Life/Social Sciences International Development, or Related Field.
  

• Project Management (PM) Certification a plus.
  

Experience:

• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services – may manage activities of lower-level staff and/or consultants, however, main function is individual contributor.
  

• At least five years of relevant experience in polio eradication public health, especially in developing countries with a focus on disease eradication, surveillance, or infectious disease control.
  

• Experience with polio eradication programs and management of large-scale public health initiatives involving Polio surveillance and specimen transportation is required.
  

• Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development.
  

• Proficient experience in current polio eradication, surveillance, laboratory support or related program developments in polio eradication and/or Global Health Security.
  

• Years of work experience that demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of polio eradication technical issues.
  

• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization engaged in polio eradication efforts.
  

• International Program Development or Program management experience preferred.
  

Technical Requirements:

• Works on problems of complex scope that require evaluation of variable factors.
  

• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with little supervision.
  

• Networks with key internal and external personnel.
  

• Provides input to senior technical leadership on national guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise.
  

• May interpret findings and make recommendations for improvements.
  

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Project Design Implementation:

• Under the direction of the STRIDES Technical Director – Polio, leads the creation and implementation of the technical portion of the STRIDES - Polio Activity plan at country level within the given resource and financial constraints.
  

• Leads day-to-day technical and operational activities related to the STRIDES - Polio country portfolio design and implementation.
  

• Coordinates with technical and programmatic staff members at country level to ensure that activities are performed as per contract requirements and consistent with FHI 360 policy.
  

• Lead staff members’ assignments and supervise field staff and local consultants to ensure technical quality.
  

• Provide technical direction to and/or monitor the quality of work performed by local subcontractors engaged in polio activities.
  

• Work with STRIDES Finance and Operations country teams to prepare subcontracts and budgets.
  

• Provides country level technical leadership to multiple components of the STRIDES – Polio program.
  

• Contributes to planning and making recommendations for STRIDES operations and implementation at country level.
  

• Influences design and scope of STRIDES polio initiatives and programs.
  

• Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components within the STRIDES – Polio and Global Health Security programs of work at country level.
  

• Provides technical oversight and ensures high-quality implementation at country level in line with global standards and best practices and meets contractual obligations for moderately complex technical units of a functional domain, directing other professional staff members.
  

• Coordinates with other country-level technical and programmatic staff members to ensure that activities are performed as per award requirements and consistent with policy.
  

• Coordinates with employees and consultants, on-site and in the field for situations that are less routine and more unusual.
  

Staff Leadership and Training:

• May supervise team members, monitor performance, and lead professional development efforts.
  

• Develops and implements training and competency systems at the country level.
  

• Identifies strategies to address training gaps.
  

Activity Reporting:

• Reviews donor financial and technical reports specific to Polio for transmittal to HQ.
  
• Prepares and delivers presentations as requested to STRIDES donor on progress as needed.
  
• Develops Activity work plans and coordinates with sponsors and partners on activities.
  

Quality Assurance:

• Ensures technical deliverables and implementation are consistent with best practices.
  

• Proactively identifies risks or challenges to technical deliverables and creates mitigation plan.
  

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the effectiveness of projects and makes recommendations for enhancements.
  

• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.