Project Director
Frontier Health Markets
Company Profile
Palladium
is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact –
the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with
foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil
society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting
social, environmental and financial benefits.
For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a
team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global
network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved – and is
committed to continuing to improve – economies, societies and most importantly,
people’s lives.
Background
The objective of the Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Activity is to increase private sector contributions to advancing voluntary?family planning and other health outcomes (including maternal, newborn and child health, malaria, TB, other infectious diseases, and HIV/AIDS). FHM?aims to build capacity of local market actors and innovators in the health sector?with business skills development. The Business Support Facility will support the beneficiaries of the Private Sector Capital Fund and other local businesses to scale tested models,?launch new service delivery lines and products, expand to new markets, and innovate. These activities will function in collaboration to improve strategic planning and business processes and capabilities of private health sector players so they can access?private financing.
Purpose of Position
The Project Director is the senior leader position serving as the primary point of contact with USAID. They have overall responsibility for meeting program direction and objectives, oversight of operations, and delivery of technical assistance. This position is contingent on funding.
Duration:??????????????5 years (anticipated start in January 2022)
Location:??????????????Washington, DC
Role and Responsibilities
– Provide technical vision aligned with the objectives of FHM within the broader framework of the FHM suite of projects;
– Lead strategic development and support of programming in collaboration with USAID and key stakeholders;
– Develop and implement a plan of activities to meet program objectives with USAID and team;
– Serve as Palladium’s primary liaison with donor(s), and other partners including civil society, government, and other related programs and projects;
– Develop and maintain effective partnerships with development partners such as government institutions, private sector, civil society, media, etc.;
– Communicate and implement an integrated vision among different components and actors;
– Enable identification, sharing, and application of international best practices and lessons learned;
– Build local partners and local staff capacities;
– Ensure quality control and overall responsiveness of TA provided under FHM;
– Identify issues and risks related to activity implementation in a timely manner and identify appropriate adjustments;
– Comply with USAID and Palladium reporting requirements on program impact and implementation;
– Manage and mentor project staff or key stakeholders;
– Oversee financial and administrative management of the program;
– Oversee effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities.
Position Requirements
– Globally respected track record in supporting the sustainable growth of health actors in low-resource settings, including the design and implementation of field transactions;
– Prior experience in a senior leadership role with a USAID-funded health program is highly desired;
– Demonstrated capability to lead/supervise a diverse team with different development partners, donors, CSOs and host country government counterparts;
– Technical expertise in advocacy/accountability/research/media campaigns and program development desired;
– Experience working in gender, vulnerable populations (including children) and/or human rights desired.
– Excellent written and spoken communications skills in English (French or Spanish a plus)
– Candidates must be willing to relocate to Washington, DC for this position.
More Information
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