Country Operations Technical Project Advisor I - DISC

Population Services International•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Delivering Innovation in Self-Care (DISC) project supports PSI’s vision to reimagine healthcare by increasing awareness, availability, and access to contraceptive self-care methods like DMPA SC self-injection that give women greater power and control over their sexual and reproductive health. In partnership with Ministries of Health, healthcare provider networks, and other key stakeholders, DISC is integrating self-care methods into health systems, bringing care closer to consumers, and amplifying their voice, choice, and agency. DISC is now in an exciting new phase that involves scaling high-impact practices within existing countries and expanding into new ones, including Nigeria, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Ethiopia, DRC, and Kenya. PSI seeks a Country Operations Technical Project Advisor I that will support the design, implementation and adaptation of the DISC project across its implementation countries. This will include developing and translating implementation guidance, training and coaching internal and external partners to deliver DISC’s mandate through contextualization of quality of care (QoC), quality assurance (QA) and demand generation approaches, close monitoring of performance data against budget allocations and data utilization to guide implementation adaptation and documentation. The candidate will also cultivate partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to build towards the sustainability of DISC’s impact across the different markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience. Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
Demonstrate solid technical knowledge in FP program implementation; knowledge in self-administered contraception is preferred.
Ability to provide technical assistance to project staff and external stakeholders with support, including capacity building to project staff, partners and stakeholders.
Ability to implement technical products and tools.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, including the ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop creative, practical solutions.
Ability to operate with limited supervision and exercise good independent judgement to achieve desired outcomes in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
Creative thinker with ability to contribute to and improve technical approach.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365. Familiarity with a quantitative or qualitative data analysis program preferred; with demonstrated skills in data utilization to support decision-making.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for presentation, facilitation, and diplomacy, both verbal and written.
Expert proficiency in English (essential- spoken and written) as well as the language of the applicable country and/or region. French fluency strongly preferred.
Cultural humility and respect.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred (e.g. MPH, MSc, etc.)
Demonstrate solid technical knowledge in FP program implementation; knowledge in self-administered contraception is preferred.
Expert proficiency in English (essential- spoken and written) as well as the language of the applicable country and/or region. French fluency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and implementation of the project's technical activities and strategy including supporting the development and introduction of innovative technical approaches in quality of care, demand generation and adaptive implementation. Oversee specific project deliverables to ensure they are completed on time and in accordance with PSI quality standards.
Contribute to regular reporting on program activities, including documenting key learnings. adaptations and guidelines. Contribute to the timely preparation and submission of project technical reports for management and donors' decision-making process. Synthesize lessons learnt documentation and dissemination of best practices.
Contribute to development and contextual adaptation of project technical guidance. Provide technical assistance and/or training to build the technical capacity of project staff, partners, and stakeholders to effectively deliver desired project results. Build and nurture strategic relationships with relevant external stakeholders through technical assistance and capacity building. Ability to confidently present complex information simply, and advocate to senior stakeholders and Ministries of Health
Undertake regular field monitoring of technical activities to ascertain progress and utilization of resources against the workplan and make timely recommendations for follow-up. Provide inputs to the project's program management team for the development of budgets and budget realignments by project's program management team.
Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.

Benefits

PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives—we think this should apply to our employees, too.
Diversity & Inclusion: PSI affirms its commitment to diversity and believes that when people feel respected and included, they can be more honest, collaborative, and successful.
Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit. For U.S. based benefits visit www.psi.org/careers to learn more!
Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.
Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI’s job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests. Additionally, PSI University, our learning management system, offers hundreds of courses, hosts org-wide trainings, offers Great Manager/Leader trainings, as well as a mentorship program for all staff levels.
Innovation & Collaboration: With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Innovation requires stepping out of comfort zones, and our employees are encouraged to think beyond boundaries, collaborate to drive impact, challenge conventions, and pioneer new solutions.
PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency. We ensure pay meets the market within each country. This approach minimizes our impact on local talent markets and allows PSI to attract and retain employees, while staying cost-competitive.

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