Deputy Project Director, Frontier Health Markets 96 views

DEPUTY PROJECT DIRECTOR, FRONTIER HEALTH MARKETS
Organisation 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.   

Project Overview and Role:
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), the DCOP leads technical aspects of the project in compliance with USAID and Palladium rules and regulations to achieve project objectives. S/he will also regularly engage with and maintain good relationships with relevant actors including CSOs, BMOs, media, consortium partners and other governmental and non-government stakeholders. The DCOP will provide support to the COP in liaising, programmatic, strategic development and quality control duties. This position is contingent up award of funds.

Duration:             5 years (anticipated start in January 2022)
Location:              Washington, DC

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
– Assist the PD in overseeing all components of the program;
– Assist the PD in developing and implementing a plan of activities to meet program objectives with USAID and the team;
– Assist in the development and maintenance of effective partnerships with development partners such as government institutions, private sector, civil society, media, etc.; 
– Provide guidance and direction to technical staff;
– Serve as the acting PD in the PDs absence.

Required Qualifications:
– Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, health administration, financial policy, development studies or related field;
– At least seven (7) years of progressive relevant experience in small business development, finance, or health – at least four (4) years of which must be in senior program management, demonstrating experience in managing and leading programs in low-income settings;
– Prior experience in a leadership, administrative, compliance, and/or finance role with a USAID funded health program is highly desired;
– Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and experienced in managing teams;
– Experience relevant to accomplishment of cross-cutting program objectives, including gender, youth and marginalized populations;
– Demonstrated track record of working with donor-funded projects;
– Proven track record with establishing and maintaining relationships with a broad range of government and non-government stakeholders;
– Capacity to transfer/convey information and knowledge to external partners, stakeholders, senior officials and donor community;
– Written and spoken fluency in English (French or Spanish a plus)
– Candidates must be willing to relocate to Washington, DC for this position.