Grade : Senior
Job ID : 13-7129
Location: MW-Lilongwe
# of Positions : 1
Center/Office : CLM - General
Project/Program : Proposal
Application Due Date : None
Overall Responsibilities
MSH is seeking candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded
program to build capacity of local non-governmental and civil society
organizations in Malawi. The anticipated multisectoral organizational capacity
project will specifically work to improve CSO financial management, strategic
planning, program management, monitoring and evaluation, research, and
constituent outreach for increased civic participation and improved access to
quality health services.
The Technical Advisor, Organizational Development will
oversee the delivery of institutional strengthening technical assistance aimed
at strengthening the institutional capacity of NGOs, CSOs and their affiliates
to deliver quality services, manage resources efficiently and with
accountability, and achieve and report results while ensuring long-term
sustainability and impact. S/he will also be responsible for strengthening the
capacity of local organizational development technical assistance providers.
The Technical Advisor, Organizational Development works directly with the
project Technical Advisors to support technical assistance.
This position is contingent upon project award and
funding.
Specific Responsibilities
- Oversee
the implementation of institutional strengthening technical assistance to
non-governmental and civil society organizations and their affiliates
including planning, organization and scheduling.
- Coordinate
institutional strengthening technical advisors and enhance synergy between
the different components of technical assistance.
- Respond
to technical assistance enquiries from implementing partners.
- Strengthen
the capacity of organizational development technical assistance providers.
- Establish
and coordinate forums for information sharing across technical assistance
categories and among technical advisors.
- Define
technical assistance needs to ensure acquisition and delivery of quality
short term technical assistance.
- Ensure
the application of appropriate tools and standards for the delivery of
institutional strengthening technical assistance.
- Prepare
regular and adhoc reports on technical assistance.
- Provide
oversight on the documentation and dissemination of technical assistance
results in collaboration with relevant project experts.
- Ensure
the timely achievement of institutional strengthening components of the
project workplan.
Qualifications
- An
advanced graduate degree in a similarly related field of study.
- At
least ten (10) years of experience designing, implementing and managing
programs in Malawi with substantial knowledge and experience in Malawi
building capacity for NGOs and CSOs.
- A
least 5 years of experience as a consultant in a relevant health or capacity
building field, including a proven track record of managing successful
consultancy.
- Experience
with USG donor projects.
- Significant
experience in local governance/public administration including capacity
development of civil society organizations.
- Experience
in supervising technical personnel and managing technical teams.
- Proven,
effective leadership and communication skills. Superior ability in
developing effective interpersonal relationships, negotiation and conflict
management.
- Strong
financial and operational skills with ability to demonstrate initiative,
self-motivation and a commitment to lead and work with a diverse team
- Excellent
written and oral communications and presentation skills in English.
Notes
This position is contingent upon project award and funding.
