Capacity Development Officer (Community Health) at Pact, Inc. USAID/Ukraine PHS R&R Activity
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At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.
Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.
Position Purpose
USAID Public Health System Recovery and Resilience Activity (PHS R&R) will strengthen public health capacities, standards, outreach services, and access to essential health care services during crises such as COVID-19 and other health-related challenges, as part of supporting Ukraine’s pathway to self-reliance. This is a five-years activity started in May 2022.
The Activity is looking for Capacity Development Officer for the Community Health Unit who will support the implementation of activities to strengthen technical and organizational capacities of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) – subgrantees under PHS R&R.
Key Responsibilities
The Capacity Development Officer will work under the technical oversight of the Community Health Team Lead and will support implementation of the comprehensive Capacity Development (CD) strategy and activities specifically designed to meet the needs of the CSO subgrantees who implementing public health initiatives.
Specific Duties
The specific duties to be carried out by the successful candidate are listed below:
- Contribute to contextual adaptation of Pact CD tools to ensure their relevance and effective use by partners.
- Support PHS R&R local CSO partners in the use of CD tools.
- Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Capacity Action Plans (CAPs) for local CSO partners to ensure achievement of expected outcomes.
- Support implementation and monitoring of CD activities targeted at local CSO partners.
- Support the development of materials and processes for specific areas/topics identified as needed for capacity development of local CSO partners, including trainings, mentoring, and coaching, partners peer learning and other methodologies.
- Update programmatic data in Pact’s Capacity Solutions Platform and the project’s imPact site in close coordination with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager.
- Contribute to the development of annual workplans, performance monitoring and program reporting.
- Supervise c0ntracted CD consultants.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Basic Requirements
- Master’s degree in, public health, healthcare, social service, business or public management or a related area.
- 5+ years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in implementing technical and organizational capacity building programs, adult education and institutional design, international development, organizational development, providing capacity development services, preferably in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Experience working with CSOs.
- Knowledge of capacity strengthening methodologies at the system, organizational and individual level.
- Successful track record in developing collaborative relationships and liaising with CSOs and community leaders.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a complex workload and deadlines.
- Proactive, fast-thinker, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to organize routine data and maintain the established procedures.
- Advanced level keyboard skills and computer literacy on a variety of software applications (MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
- Strong critical thinking and attentiveness to details.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in Ukrainian, at least basic skills in English.
Preferred qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in developing CD strategy, implementing CD activities for internal/external clients.
- Solid knowledge of the industry.
- Experience with international donor-funded programs (USAID-funded programs would be an advantage).
- Self-motivated and highly committed.
To apply please send a cover letter and CV no later than July 8, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.
