This position is limited to current citizens of Mozambique who currently reside in country. Expatriate allowances are not provided. Job Description: Position Summary: Pact seeks a Capacity Development Manager (CDM) for a USAID Health Social Marketing Program in Mozambique. The program will focus on developing and strengthening a local network of partners committed to (1) changing behavior and increasing access to health products and services in the following areas: HIV prevention, malaria, family planning reproductive health and maternal and child health products; (2) increasing the use of products and practice of health behaviors; and (3) generating support from all sectors for social marketing as an important part of total market approach. Once established, the network will tap into local knowledge, foster coordination with other activities of network members, and extend the reach of social marketing in Mozambique. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing organizational capacity of local, Mozambican sub-grantees. The CDM directs and supervises a team of four Capacity Development Officers and reports to the Capacity Development Director. The CDM will provide direction, oversight and team management, as well as mentoring and support to the officers. Officers will implement the self- assessments, help with implementation of the institutional strengthening plans and mentor partner organizations. Specific responsibilities will include: • Supervise and conduct partner capacity assessments of local NGOs and CBOs and ensure quality of the design of institutional and network strengthening plans. • Supervise and conduct organizational network analysis (ONA) with local NGOs and CBOs • Provide oversight for the quality of the trainings designed and implemented by the CDOs related to relevant health products and services • Provide direct organization development and network strengthening technical assistance, training and facilitation to Pact Mozambique’s in-country partners and programs. • Supervise and mentor Pact Mozambique’s CD program officers; coordinate other Pact Mozambique staff members’ input into CD efforts. • Lead or coordinate capacity training in identified priority capacity areas. • Lead the development of a functional marketplace, whereby civil society organizations are able to access capacity development services from a range of local providers. • Collaborate with public agencies to improve regional coordination among health social marketing activity implementers. • Remain up-to-date with latest methodologies, best practices, and donor requirements and ensure that the project CD results are consistent with the best practices of the industry • Gather data for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, including managing the data collection and usage for management and learning purposes. • Produce regular implementation reports. • Actively participate in Pact’s OD community of practice, including attending meetings, contributing materials, and responding to requests for information. • Field test new and improved technical methodologies, tools, and other products and services. • Keep current with new best practices and capacity building services, tools, methodologies, and curricula; share and promote relevant knowledge/resources with Pact Malawi staff, in-country partners and other relevant stakeholders. • Represent Pact Mozambique and its CD work at conferences, agencies, meetings and other fora as necessary. • Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party or Capacity Development Director Skills: • Creative thinker, energetic team player; • Ability to work in partnership with team members, partner agencies and community members; • Fluent in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken; • Knowledge of local languages a plus; • Mozambican candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Education & Experience: • Master’s Degree in Health, Organizational Design, Human Resources or Business--or related field • At least 5 years of experience directly working with Mozambican CBOs, FBOs and NGOs to strengthen their capacity. • Extensive experience working with Mozambican government agencies. • Experience in health programs required. | |
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Capacity Development Manager--Mozambique
Capacity Development Manager--Mozambique
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