Pathfinder Overview
Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.
Program Overview
Pathfinder is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to support the Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for HIV-Affected Populations in the United Republic of Tanzania project.
The goal of this five year project is to strengthen community care and social support systems, improving access to comprehensive services for people living with HIV, OVC and other vulnerable populations. Within the context of the Tanzanian HIV/AIDS epidemic, community care and social support systems refer to structures and mechanisms used by communities to interact, coordinate and deliver home-based care; social protection and welfare for OVC and other vulnerable populations; legal services; nutrition support; mental and psychosocial support; and referral and access to health services and follow-up. The project will support an implementation model that builds on existing governmental, private sector, and community programs, enhancing the delivery of the continuum of care services.
Position Purpose
The DCOP provides strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the technical aspects of the Project. S/he is responsible for the effective use and deployment of technical staff and technical resources to achieve project targets. The DCOP works with the COP to position Pathfinder as a leader in global health technical areas and as a successful partner in the development and cost effective implementation of donor-funded programs.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical direction of all project activities.
Supervise senior technical staff.
Ensure that project performance objectives and mandates are implemented in a timely fashion and meet the highest quality standards.
Manage and coordinate activities of subcontractors and partners to create synergy and ensure that project responsibilities are carried out in accordance with donor regulations.
Develop capacity of local partners in technical areas.
Partner successfully with Pathfinder’s Program Director and Headquarters technical officers by providing accurate and timely reporting and updates on the project progress.
Responsible for making sure that the project progresses according to contract, completing all survey work and acting as a liaison with the representative to the donor in regards to matters of operation and must be aware of all contractual obligations and make sure that they are met on each project.
Represent COP as necessary.
Basic Requirements
Master’s degree in Public Health, social sciences, international development or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience managing large scale health service delivery and/or health systems strengthening projects in a developing country, preferably Tanzania.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in development working with community systems in delivering OVCservices including care, support and protection.
Technical expertise in HIV/AIDS, including pediatric AIDS and OVC programming.
Broad understanding of comprehensive health, population, and nutrition context in Tanzania and familiarity with government structures in Tanzania.
Background in health systems strengthening at both the national and district level.
Experience managing USAID-funded health programming.
Demonstrated experience successfully fulfilling performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of donor-funded program activities.
Direct senior staff supervision experience required, including proven ability to manage, motivate, and mentor staff at all levels and create a positive team environment.
Experience working with complex programs involving short deadlines, multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple partners, to achieve expected results.
Strong presentation skills including the ability to present to USAID and other key stakeholders.
Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Fluency in spoken and written English required.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to travel In-county as well as to the US Headquarters.
Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in Tanzania
Pathfinder is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Director to support the Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for HIV-Affected Populations in the United Republic of Tanzania project.
The goal of this five year project is to strengthen community care and social support systems, improving access to comprehensive services for people living with HIV, OVC and other vulnerable populations. Within the context of the Tanzanian HIV/AIDS epidemic, community care and social support systems refer to structures and mechanisms used by communities to interact, coordinate and deliver home-based care; social protection and welfare for OVC and other vulnerable populations; legal services; nutrition support; mental and psychosocial support; and referral and access to health services and follow-up. The project will support an implementation model that builds on existing governmental, private sector, and community programs, enhancing the delivery of the continuum of care services.
Position Purpose
The M&E Director has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of the project’s M&E plan and data collection system to measure overall project performance against established goals and objectives. S/he ensures that project leadership has sufficient data and knows how to use the data for decision making and performance improvement. In addition, the M&E Director coordinates the preparation of quarterly reports for USAID and highlights best practices and approaches for reaching populations of interest for the project. S/he supervises all M&E related staff.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and implements a project M&E system according to Pathfinder standards and practices.
Consults with USAID and other stakeholders to establish a transparent, reliable, and valid M&E system that can easily be tracked and verified.
Ensures that the M&E system is a cost-effective, results-orientated system that provides USAID and the program with necessary information to assess the progress, effectiveness, and outcome of activities.
Collaborates with partners to develop individual and M&E work and training plans as appropriate.
Develops/adapts tools for data collection; designs and implements surveys and other data collection tasks.
Designs/adapts project performance monitoring database to report national and global indicator and performance indicator data quarterly to project managers, COP, and Pathfinder headquarters.
Oversees implementation of the project’s baseline and end-of-project surveys.
Documents project achievements against targets using monitoring data and works with project staff to document the factors behind gaps and over achievements.
Institutes regular use of performance monitoring data among project managers, Country Offices, and other relevant Pathfinder staff.
Identifies best practices and state-of-the art approaches to the program activities and evaluates them.
Plans for and selects qualified consultants and critically assesses consultant reports and other deliverables.
Disseminates information on project evaluations through written reports, conference presentations, and publications, and assists project staff to do likewise.
Uses data to systematically and consistently document achievements, success stories, and best practices.
Supervises M&E team members to:
Manage production of data to meet all reporting requirements including quarterly and annual reports, research, technical reports, presentations, etc.
Ensure that all data is up to date and ready for immediate use.
Review quarterly reports prior to submission to donors and headquarters.
Assist project technical staff with preparation of reports as appropriate.
Builds capacity of Pathfinder staff, especially project staff, on the use of data for decision making and performance improvement.
Provides technical assistance and training to program teams and partner organizations as necessary.
Provides technical support to strengthening M&E systems at divisional and national level.
Provides overall guidance and manages all the M&E related efforts, communicating and coordinating as needed with headquarters M&E and other staff.
An advanced degree in demography, statistics, social sciences or related field.
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring and evaluating health and development projects.
Experience monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on USAID-funded projects and a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of USAID reporting requirements.
Experience leading a project team in M&E activity design and implementation and collaborating with technical and financial staff to build capacity and share information with an impetus of supporting decision-making.
Knowledge of special challenges in developing world in the areas of population, health, and nutrition especially in Tanzania.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various constituencies including headquarters, donor agencies, international and local partners, host country government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills, capacity to analyze information and recommend necessary recourse for maximizing program progress and impact, and ability to work independently with great attention to detail.
Experienced user of software packages, including ACCESS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and at least one statistical software package (SPSS, STATA, SAS or similar)
Strong presentation skills including the ability to present to donors and other key stakeholders
Direct senior staff supervision experience required, including proven ability to manage, motivate, and mentor staff at all levels and create a positive team environment.
Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal and communication skills
Fluency in spoken and written English required.
Willingness and ability to travel to in-country field operations required.
Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in Tanzania
Pathfinder is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to oversee the finance and operations of the Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for HIV-Affected Populations in the United Republic of Tanzania project.
The goal of this five year project is to strengthen community care and social support systems, improving access to comprehensive services for people living with HIV, OVC and other vulnerable populations. Within the context of the Tanzanian HIV/AIDS epidemic, community care and social support systems refer to structures and mechanisms used by communities to interact, coordinate and deliver home-based care; social protection and welfare for OVC and other vulnerable populations; legal services; nutrition support; mental and psychosocial support; and referral and access to health services and follow-up. The project will support an implementation model that builds on existing governmental, private sector, and community programs, enhancing the delivery of the continuum of care services.
Position Purpose
The Director of Finance and Administration provides leadership and managerial oversight of the administrative, financial and operational aspects of the Tanzania Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for HIV-Affected Populations Project. S/he oversees the day-to-day work of the project and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources to achieve project targets.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
Oversee the project’s management of financial functions ensuring donor/contract compliance.
Develop and prepare budget forecasts and manage expenses within approved budget.
Develop and maintain appropriate systems and cost-effective, timely procedures and controls such as cash management, vendor payments, and budgeting to properly disburse, account, budget, and report funds.
Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and submission of regular financial statements and other cost reports to headquarters and USAID, including providing guidance to project staff and partners.
Report on financial results and approve monthly/quarterly operating plans and reports.
Assist the COP in the successful implementation of the project including the timely completion of high-quality, budget forecats and financial statements.
In collaboration with Human Resources department, identify, select, manage performance of, and mentor finance and administrative staff ensuring professional growth and development as well as capacity building.
Oversee subgrantees/subcontractors ensuring adherence to donor, organizational, and host country policies and build capacity of local organizations to become successful and sustainable quality service providers.
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance team and Senior Management team; assess any changes necessary.
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to members of senior management team.
Administration & Operations Management
Provide leadership and management during project start-up and close-out with regard to the project office, bank account, operations and logistics, staff administration, telecommunications etc.
Implement administrative and financial operations of the program, ensuring compliance with agency standards and practices, local laws and donor policy and contract provisions.
Manage funds at local bank account and approve expenditures in accordance with Pathfinder and donor procedures, cost principles, and regulations.
Develop management policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, quality, and all resources are in place, adhered to, and in compliance with local laws, donor rules and regulations.
Contract and manage local individuals/organizations for identified tasks according to donor and agency procedures; negotiate consultancy agreements, provide training and/or develop capacity of local partners.
Ensure that security guidelines and procedures are established, maintained, updated regularly and adhered to by the project team. Monitor the security situation and provide leadership for staff in emergencies.
Protect the organization’s resources and assets and ensure efficient usage in accordance with project goals.
Establish information technology systems and operational facilities to support project staff and programming.
Assist COP in addressing financial and operational issues related to the project.
Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial and grants management, with a minimum of 5 years direct international work experience with senior-level responsibility for project administration and finance.
Proven expertise in finance, accounting and auditing, including automated financial systems, as well as results-oreinted grants management, including finanical planning, monitoring of grant compliance and management and establishment of internal controls.
Proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts in both the public and NGO sectors.
Experience managing USAID contracts and overseeing international and local subcontractors and grantees.
Demonstrated success managing multi-million dollar, donor-funded programs through development of cost-efficient budgeting, management of appropriate spending to support project impact, and regular monitoring of financials for programmatic revisions and accruate, timely reporting.
Demonstrated ability in analyzing finanical documents, projections, expenditures, and accruals.
Proven ability to manage, motivate, and mentor staff at all levels and create a positive team environment.
Experience working with complex programs involving short deadlines, multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple partners, to achieve expected results.
Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Fluency in spoken and written English required.
Strong computer skills in accounting software systems and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to translate financial concepts and to effectively collaborate with programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
Ability and willingness to travel In-county as well as to the US Headquarters.
Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in Tanzania
Pathfinder is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor for Community-based Programming to support the Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for HIV-Affected Populations in the United Republic of Tanzania project.
The goal of this five year project is to strengthen community care and social support systems, improving access to comprehensive services for people living with HIV, OVC and other vulnerable populations. Within the context of the Tanzanian HIV/AIDS epidemic, community care and social support systems refer to structures and mechanisms used by communities to interact, coordinate and deliver home-based care; social protection and welfare for OVC and other vulnerable populations; legal services; nutrition support; mental and psychosocial support; and referral and access to health services and follow-up. The project will support an implementation model that builds on existing governmental, private sector, and community programs, enhancing the delivery of the continuum of care services.
Position Purpose
The Senior Technical Advisor for Community-based Programming will provide strategic vision and technical leadership to carry out community mobilization initiatives to discourage harmful traditional practices, encourage male involvement, gender equity, healthy timing and spacing of pregnancy (HTSP), girls’ education, partner communication and women’s empowerment. S/he will work with local stakeholders (e.g., local government agencies, health facilities, NGOs, women’s groups, religious leaders and other influential community leaders) to strengthen community systems with the aim to improve the local environment for community care and support of HIV-affected and other vulnerable populations.
Key Responsibilities
Strengthen the capacity of local leaders and health care providers to undertake problem analyses and think creatively to propose new and non-traditional ways to mobilize resources and increase community-level buy-in to sustain high quality community care and social support services.
Build local capacity to improve public sector systems and management, and mobilize community resources to expand basic knowledge about HIV prevention, care and treatment, OVC, child health and nutrition, and the need to ensure resilient referral networks and social safety nets.
Provide support to community leaders to increase access to community health and social welfare service by making these services more widely available through community-based clinics, market-based agencies, community-based agents, workplace providers, schools and religious institutions.
Create and guide community-led opportunities for leadership, skills development, advocacy and resource mobilization to sustain community-based health and social welfare services.
Develop messaging to increase community awareness of living with HIV and healthcare management.
Facilitate dialogue and engagement of key stakeholders and groups to strengthen understanding and engagement in local government planning and policy.
In collaboration with the Programs Department, identify potential gaps or deficiencies in program performance (within Pathfinder and amongst implementing partner organizations), and develop technical tools and approaches to address these gaps.
Provide technical input to strengthen relationships between health care facilities and clinics, and the communities they serve to improve quality of care, patient respect and the overall health service delivery environment.
Advanced degree in international development, social services, public health or related field.
7 + years’ experience implementing health and/or social sector programs in developing countries, preferably Tanzania, with at least 5 years’ experience providing technical assistance at the community-level.
Demonstrated experience in program design and integrated approaches to community-based activities including BCC and advocacy.
Recent, hands-on experience working effectively with local partners, civil society and faith-based organizations, community leaders and local government authorities to build local capacity and carry out social empowerment, advocacy, and initiatives to support HIV affected and other vulnerable populations.
Experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring USAID supported health programs.
Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with host country national and local level government officials, stakeholders, INGOs, implementing partners and U.S. government agencies.
Excellent inter-personal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Expert computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Fluency in spoken and written English required.
Willingness and availability to travel in-country up to 25% time, and internationally as needed.
Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in Tanzania
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