Technical Advisor II

Population Services International • Washington, DC

22h • Remote

About The Position

PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to advance the achievement of people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges. PSI seeks an Advisor II, Technical that will support the technical functions of a department, project, or network member, including supporting the design and implementation of technical activities across one or more health area disciplines, in line with PSI and global best practices. Support the design of technical activities and strategy at a global, regional, or country level, and actively engage in identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities. Contribute to internal capacity building efforts across the PSI network.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field
• Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field (e.g., MPH, MSc, MPP, MPA, MBA), medical related degree preferred
• At least 7 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in a French required.
• Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge in relevant technical area.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to PSI network with minimal support.
• Ability to share knowledge internally and externally with communities of practice.
• Ability to produce technical products and tools with minimal oversight and direction.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external colleagues.
• Able to work as a member of a team and independently.
• Self-starter.
• Ability to lead development of technical approach for proposals with oversight.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Cultural Humility and respect.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with a quantitative or qualitative data analysis program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of women’s health project's, or network member's technical activities and strategy, including possibly leading development and implementation of discrete workstreams.
• Provide remote and in-country technical assistance to build capacity of the country office to effectively deliver results in line with PSI and global best practices and the office's technical strategy.
• Lead development and implementation of the department's projects, or network member's workplans in collaboration with the program management team with limited supervision.
• Support report writing and development of technical guidance.
• Provide inputs into the development of budget by department's, project's, or network member's program management team.
• Support monitoring of budgets and workplans and ensure donor compliance across the different projects.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with program implementation an develop mitigation strategies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve program processes and practices to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Represent the department, project, or network member internally and externally.
• Manage in country and external donor relations, partners and stakeholders, including essential relations with country governments and critical departments within the government.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the department's projects, or network member's thought leadership and knowledge management agenda, including the development and internal and external dissemination of technical and programmatic briefs, webinars, reports, and manuscripts.
• Contributes to new business development by writing or reviewing proposals.
• Serve as lead writer on a medium bid or pieces of a larger bid.
• Identify new opportunities and funders to support PSI's activities.
• May manage people; provide coaching and mentoring to staff.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level