Public-Private Partnership Advisor

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a global nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff include experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries.

Currently, FHI360 in Tanzania is seeking for individuals with qualities, qualifications and passion to serve as Public- Private Partnership Advisor on a 5 year anticipated USAID-funded–Caring for Children and Empowering Young People (C2EYP) Project . The project will enable most vulnerable children (MVC) and other young people to access services for improving health, nutrition, education, protection, livelihoods and psychosocial well-being.
Position Key Responsibilities:
Playing a leading role in identifying, designing, and brokering public-private partnerships that focus on agriculture, health, natural resource management, and/or water, sanitation and hygiene services (WASH). Also providing technical expertise on public-private partnership issues; Representing FHI 360 on public-private sector issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings; and engaging private sector partners and stakeholders. Also providing timely and accurate reporting to USAID on all partnership project areas.

Position Requirements:
• At least 7 years of experience in East Africa, preferably in supporting agriculture, health, natural resource management, and/or WASH services Degree in business administration, economics, finance, or another relevant discipline from an accredited university, with preference for candidates possessing a Master’s degree or higher;
• Proven ability to identify high-value partnerships with private and public sector stakeholders and to leverage private investment towards addressing public needs;
• A proven ability to work collaboratively with and lead negotiations and reach a consensus among several private and public sector stakeholders;
• Experience with impact investment and creating access to finance highly desirable;
• Demonstrated experience in understanding, brokering, and/or overseeing the development of high-value public-private alliances and partnerships;
• Ability to work independently and effectively with tight deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal, ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with the private sector, citizen groups, and other key project stakeholders;
• 2+ years’ experience living or working in Tanzania or another developing country is preferable;
• Experience with a USG cooperative agreement preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies;
• Writing and oral presentation skills in English; Proficiency in Swahili and English;

Very Important to Note: Recruitment of all positions is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 and the selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Mode of application:
Please submit applications, CV/Resume, photocopies of certificates, names /addresses of 3 referees to:

Human Resources Department, FHI 360,

P.O.Box 78082

Dar es Salaam

Closing Date is August 3, 2015
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.