SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR, HEALTH WASHINGTON, DC

SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR, HEALTH
WASHINGTON, DC Plan International USA is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor, Health who will be responsible for providing technical direction and management/ backstopping responsibility of grant-funded projects from a range of institutional, foundation and multilateral donors. S/he will work with the Washington DC-based Water, Sanitation and Health Practice team and field-based staff to oversee/ manage current projects; promoting technical quality in the implementation of projects and building the technical capacity of staff in Plan's field offices. The Senior Technical Advisor will contribute to the technical design of project proposals for US government, institutional, foundation, and corporate donors. S/he will participate in related research and documentation efforts and represent Plan at sector meetings and events. The incumbent should have technical experience in global health issues, including reproductive health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, maternal health, service delivery and health systems strengthening programming in a developing country. S/he will engage with Plan's health technical network and contribute to publications and technical documents. This position reports to the Senior Director, Water, Sanitation and Health and is based in the Washington, DC office. Skills and QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Professional advanced degree required, preferably an MPH or other related technical degree. Minimum fifteen years of experience in the priority areas of reproductive health, nutrition, maternal/ child health and health systems strengthening programming in developing countries; minimum 3 years of specialized expertise. Resident field experience is a plus. Demonstrated experience in gender, child and women's issues, and the broad linkages between them and health programming. Significant demonstrated experience writing proposals and knowledge of donor funding procedures specifically USAID. Excellent oral communication and writing skills, interpersonal skills, computer skills and the ability to work in a team setting with people of different backgrounds. Ability to use initiative and independent judgment, identify and resolve problems, and strong negotiation skills. Ability to set priorities and work within deadlines. Ability to travel internationally, up to 35%. French or Spanish language skills preferred. TO APPLY: For a detailed job description and to apply please follow the link to our website www.planusa.org/jobopps. Closing date is March 9th, 2015.