Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Category: Program Services
Requisition Number: TECHN001342

Overview:
Pathfinder International is implementing a five-year Family Planning Activity (FPA) by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As a lead implementing agency, Pathfinder with partners will play a catalytic role in increasing access to modern contraception and reducing the unmet need for voluntary family planning services in Uganda.

Intermediate Result Areas:
The FPA’s three Intermediate Result areas (IRs) are; Uganda leadership and coordination strengthened to support FPA; Positive social norms and behaviors enhanced to improve healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies; and access to quality FP increased!; will be implemented in 11 districts with three cluster offices in Masindi covering Kiryandongo, Bulissa and Kyankwanzi; Fortportal Cluster covering Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo, Kibale, Ntoroko, and Bundibugyo; Masaka Cluster covering Gomba and Rakai districts with head office in Kampala overseeing all but covering Butambala.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual for the following position:
Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party (1)
Based in: Kampala

Key accountabilities: The Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party (COP) will have an appropriate balance of leadership, managerial, technical, and interpersonal skills and experience. S/he shall have a deep understanding of the overall goals and objectives of the Expanding Family Planning Flagship Activity program, based on the country situation, and be able to articulate the strategic vision for the project. S/he will have demonstrated experience inspiring and motivating teams in complex environments. S/he will also have experience interacting with host country agencies, including central and local government, USAID, development partners, civil society, and community-based organizations.

Minimum Requirements: Minimum of 10 years of global health programming including public health, social sciences, experience in senior-level management position(s) with leading large and complex FP/RH focused project(s) or a related field. Preference will be given to those with considerable working experience in family planning in Uganda. Over 10 years of progressive program management experience overseeing multi-faceted and complex sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programs. Professional experience working in a senior management position for USAID funded health projects.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Job application procedure
Candidates who meet the above requirements should send a cover letter indicating the job title in the subject line to the Human Resources Manager USAID/Uganda Family Planning Activity(FPA) and a detailed CV indicating expected gross salary, telephone contacts and three of the most recent referees; preferably supervisors to ugandajobs@pathfinder.org. Closing date for receiving applications is June 18, 2022. For the detailed TOR please refer to the official Pathfinder International website: https://www.pathfinder.org/about-us/join-our-team/

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