Senior Capacity Advisor at IntraHealth International

IntraHealth International is a non-profit organization based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A. dedicated to working with developing countries to improve their public health capabilities

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Support the quality and timeliness of approaches and deliverables associated with capacity building of local partners in subaward management


• Track technical assistance progress using the capacity development plan for each local partner


• Provide technical guidance, advice, tools, mentorship, and support to consultants assigned to local implementing partners, addressing emerging issues in consultation with the project’s US-based team


• Provide technical guidance on fraud prevention and risk management in subaward management


• Oversee the adaptation, implementation, and monitoring of training courses (in-person and on-line) and other learning tools for local partners in relevant areas


• Helps onboard and support consultants assigned to local implementing partners overseeing their work and status of deliverables, ensuring high quality and timeliness of documents and deliverables


• Provides direct technical assistance, as well as identify, approve, and coordinate other technical assistance that is responsive to project needs and donor expectations and of high-quality.


• Partner with in-country project leadership and Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) to ensure high-quality, cost efficient workplans are developed and project deliverables are completed on time and in accordance with project scope of work.


• Support frequent project reviews to assess progress and the quality of work being conducted.


• Provide input into project’s reporting needs and supports the collection and use of indicators and other data for improving performance


• Contribute to a strong learning, adaption and data-use culture, providing input and support to documentation, knowledge management, and M&E activities


• Supports writing of conference abstracts and prepare posters and presentations


• Supports project monitoring and data use efforts

Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of experience with a Bachelors OR 4 years of experience with a Masters in nonprofit administration, financial management, HR, and/or compliance


• Significant experience in the administration for PEPFAR-funded programs and subaward management with experience building the capacity of local entities and government counterparts in operations and administration


• Strong analytical skills and attention to details are required.


• Must be capable of working both in a team and independently to implement the duties described above


• Strong quantitative/qualitative and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences


• Demonstrated experience working in partnership with host governments, international donors, and implementing partners.


• Experience with USAID required and experience with PEPFAR strongly preferred.


• Excellent communication skills and strong inter-personal and supervisory skills.


• Ability to work independently and with team members and partners at all levels.


• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically.


• Fluency in a foreign language is desirable.

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