Haiti: Technical Advisor, Program Management Unit - Haiti

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, with a mission to measurably improve the health of poor and vulnerable people in the developing world by influencing their behavior, principally through social marketing of family planning and health products and services, and health communications. PSI has programs in more than 60 countries and works in malaria, HIV, reproductive health, child survival, and tuberculosis. PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org

PSI seeks qualified candidates for a Technical Advisor for a Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) Program Management Unit (PMU) to be placed within OHMaSS, PSI’s network member organization in Haiti. PSI has been serving as Principle Recipient for a $37 million Round 8 Malaria Grant in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population, since 2011 and based on a successful performance, was newly proposed by the CCM Haiti to manage a new $50 million HIV grant starting October 1, 2015. In addition, PSI will serve as PR for the upcoming $16 million malaria grant under the NFM.

The Technical Advisor will be primarily responsible for ensuring that OHMaSS and all Sub-Recipients (SRs) are in full compliance with Global Fund’s regulations and policies with regards to programmatic, financial and administrative oversight and reporting requirements. This will include putting in place and/or reinforcing adequate systems, controls, and tools as well as providing mentoring and ongoing training to the PMU team and SR partners as required. In addition, this individual will ensure that the PMU incorporates into management systems and procedures Global Fund’s best practices and lessons learned from PSI’s experience worldwide as a Principle Recipient.

The Technical Advisor will work closely with the OHMaSS team, Ministry of Health and Population, and SRs to build the capacity of the management team and partners and to ensure systems and procedures are in place to support the program. In addition to translating complex strategy into action, and experience with the Global Fund, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to maintain excellent partnerships with GF and other donors in general, the government and other key stakeholders.

Bottom line: we are looking for a team player who can think big (both near and long term) and who also understands the importance of getting the details right.
This full-time position is based in Port au Prince, Haiti and will report to the OHMaSS Executive Director. The position will require up to 30% travel to visit program implementation sites in the field. This position has confirmed funding for two years.

RESPONSIBILITIES
This job as the following responsibilities:

• Lead organization in the implementation and monitoring of its GF grants
• Work with senior managers to administer SR contracts and monitor SR performance, including the development of a SR tracking and reporting system for programmatic, administrative and financial operations.
• Ensure sound financial management of the GFATM budgets, including programmatic budgeting, quarterly spending projections, monthly spending reviews, and monitoring of payments.
• Oversee all GFATM related procurement, in coordination with PSI’s Procurement Department in Washington, DC and Ministry of Health.
• Ensure adequate supply chain systems are implemented focusing both on impact and quality assurance
• Ensure compliance of all reporting systems and procedures as per schedule and deadline and assist program staff as necessary to ensure report accuracy and understanding of GFTAM rules and regulations.
• Develop specific action plans addressing Supply chain, M&E and financial issues based on results of financial and technical Audits, OSDV (on site data verification) and ensure implementation of the plan.
• In coordination with the Deputy Executive Director, effectively liaise with SR partners, the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), Local Funding Agent (LFA), the GFATM in Geneva and appropriate PSI/Washington Departments
• Managing and mentoring the PMU team with a particular focus on the Grant senior managers to ensure project technical approach conforms to best practices in the Haiti context and are consistent with national strategies.

QUALIFICATION

• Master’s in Business Administration, Public Affairs, International Relations, Public Health or related discipline
• Knowledge and proven experience with GFATM required, understanding and familiarity with the NFM preferred
• Proven experience developing and effectively managing government, other stakeholders and partner relationship
• 5-7 years’ experience of managing and leading cross-cultural teams, at least 3 years in a difficult environment with complex programs
• Excellent diplomatic, presentation, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Background in malaria control activities preferred
• Background in HIV/TB programs is an advantage
• Fluency in French and English

STATUS

• Exempt
• Level 6

Please apply online
Population Services International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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