Capacity Strengthening and Development, Consulting Opportunities for Subject Matter Specialists Worldwide

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July 14th, 2011

Pact seeks international health and capacity building professionals to provide LTTA or STTA for an anticipated contract providing technical assistance for Global Fund grants. We are seeking mid- and senior-level specialists and professionals with experience in developing countries, flexible availability and able to travel internationally on very short notice to provide long or short term capacity development and technical assistance to Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCMs) and Principal Recipients (PRs). Pact is interested in consultants capable of providing technical assistance in the following areas: organizational development, strategic planning, structural reform, communication, financial and grants management, training and leadership activities for partners. Note: This position is for inclusion in an upcoming proposal submission and is contingent on award of funding.

Education and Experience REQUIREMENTS: Understanding of and previous experience with large international, multi-donor, health grants; Global Fund experience is a plus. 5-15 years’ experience delivering capacity building and technical assistance in relevant areas to developing countries. Demonstrated experience negotiating difficult topics with senior-level officials, including Ministries, Government Officials, local service providers. Demonstrated experience building the capacity of multiple stakeholders including NGOs, CSOs, donors, local government and civil society.

Additional qualifications in health program management and monitoring and evaluation, organizational development and communications are a plus. Advanced degree in relevant subject. Work experience in developing countries. Must be fluent in English. Fluency in other languages a plus, especially French, Spanish, and Arabic.

Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact is a voluntary "at will" relationship.

TO APPLY: for this position, please use the online application and reference requisition number 11-0122 or send resume and cover letter to pferrett@pactworld.org.