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Country Operations Technical Project Advisor I

Project: Delivering Innovation in Self-Care (DISC)

Location: Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda, Malawi, Pakistan, Mozambique or any location in which DISC operates*Location type: Remote Eligible - Subject to manager approvalReports to: DISC Country Operations Technical Advisor II*Only candidates who are legally authorized to live and work in the listed locations will be considered

Welcome to PSI!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.

Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on!

Join us!

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.

What You'll Do

• 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. 45% of time
• 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. 20% of time
• 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 25% of time
• 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. 10% of time
• Embody PSI's values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.
• More than 30% international travel

Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.

• Master's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred (e.g. MPH, MSc, etc.)

• 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 preferred.

• Cultural humility and respect.

We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging, but don't let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying - we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work at PSI?PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives-we think this should apply to our employees, too.

• 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.

Salary Ranges:*

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.

Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range below would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth.

*For applicants applying outside of the US: Please note that those hired outside of the US will be employed through the local PSI office. Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the local office, including payment in local currency. Details will be provided during interview process.

About PSIDid you know that we have over 2,000 "PSIers" working across the globe in 30+ different countries? We're a diverse group with a wide range of backgrounds from the medical industry to the music industry, all with unique skills we bring to the job. We value self-motivated people with a track record for getting things done in tough situations. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.

Interested in Learning More?

• About PSI: Who we are, how we work, and the challenges we seek to solve.
• PSI Career site
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PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, tribal belonging, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status. PSI is a safe, inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and it's reflected in our diverse community.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. Must be authorized to work in the country they are applying from. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@psi.org or call (202)785-0072.

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