CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: Madagascar
Closing date: 31 Dec 2013

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

Experienced and dynamic leader sought for large, diverse, and high performing platform. With more than 200 local staff and 3 expatriates, PSI Madagascar has a diverse donor base and a wide range of products and interventions. The platform’s Malaria & Child Survival programs include integrated and established prevention and treatment interventions in malaria and diarrheal disease and new activities for pneumonia treatment and nutrition. FP/RH activities include a wide range of short and long term method products and services as well as basic maternal health care services and cervical cancer detection and referral. HIV/STI prevention and treatment activities in this concentrated epidemic include product and communication interventions focused on distinct target audiences: youth and high risk groups (female sex workers, high-risk men and men having sex with men). Current priorities include the expansion of, and service integration into, PSI/Madagascar’s established national social franchise network of private clinics around the country, continual improvement of community-based interventions and distribution, management of a complex web of partnerships and subawards, improving overall marketing planning based on the DELTA process, possible conversion to Lawson ERP, and enhancing the platform’s M&E/MIS systems. In addition to proven skills in organizational management, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to maintain excellent partnerships with donors, the government and other key stakeholders. French language is required. Reports to Southern Africa RD. Transition needed in Jan 2014.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Country Representative will be responsible for the overall development, management (financial, administrative, and programmatic), and representation of PSI’s activities in Madagascar. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Strategic planning – including the implementation and review of existing strategic plan; • Fundraising for existing and new activities; • External relations with donor, government, NGO, and commercial entities; • In-country personnel recruitment, training, and supervision; • Development and implementation of marketing and communication campaigns and other social marketing activities; • Tracking and maintaining distribution systems and sales figures; • Creation and monitoring of marketing and annual work plans; • Supervision of research activities; • Management of program budget; • Financial and other reporting as required by donors and PSI/Washington; • Development and enforcement of field office policies, and supervision of the internal audit function; • Overall institutional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:• Significant personnel and financial management experience, At least five years work experience in a developing country managing complex projects and relationships; • Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience; • Knowledge and experience with of key donors: USAID, GFATM, etc.; • Familiarity and experience in dealing with the international donor community; • Proven leadership demeanor: calm under pressure, diplomatic, and good humored;• Fluency/High level of proficiency in English and French.

The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have: excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a strong interest in private sector approaches to development; and proven ability to produce results. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated fund raising ability, and experience in qualitative and quantitative research.

How to apply:

Please apply online at www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individualsregardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.