Technical Director  

Job requisition-Technical Director, achieve Rwanda

Position Details

Position Title: Technical Director                   Office Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Supervisor Name: TBD                                       Supervisor Title: ACHIEVE Rwanda, Project Director

New or Replacement: New Position               Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Expected Project End Date: 9/30/2022

Date of Submission: 6/17/2020

JOB DESCRIPTION (Please complete all sections)

Pact Overview

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.

The pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff has 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.

Project Overview

ACHIEVE is a five-year, USAID-funded global cooperative agreement with the dual objectives of attaining and sustaining HIV epidemic control among at-risk and hard to reach pregnant and breastfeeding (PBF) women, infants, children, and youth, as well as to mitigate the impact of HIV/ AIDS and prevent HIV transmission among these populations; and supporting the transition of prime funding and implementation to capable local partners in order to meet the PEPFAR goal of 70% of funding to local partners.

The aim of ACHIEVE Rwanda is to prevent new HIV infections and reduce vulnerability among orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in selected high burden districts in Rwanda. The strategic objectives support GOR strategies and priorities for HIV mitigation and prevention, with an emphasis on minimizing negative impacts of HIV on OVC and AGYW; addressing social, behavioral, and structural drivers of HIV, and improving access to comprehensive SRH and violence response services to prevent new infections.  The project supports OVC services in two districts and DREAMS activities in two districts.  The project also provides capacity development to two local implementing partners to coordinate and support OVC and DREAMS service delivery programming and for USAID and PEPFAR project implementation.

Position Purpose

The Technical Director will be responsible for leading OVC and DREAMS programming and technical activities under the project. S/he will supervise technical activities in line with the project’s goals and intended results. The Technical Director will provide technical leadership for OVC and DREAMS activities being implemented through local partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of strategies, interventions, and activities that address the holistic needs of OVC and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), in a friendly manner, including their health, education, psychosocial well-being, protection, and economic strengthening needs.
• As needed, provide high-quality technical assistance in OVC and DREAMS programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s objectives and targets and adhering to expected technical quality for OVC and DREAMS programs and reporting requirements
• Ensure that project strategy and activities addressing OVC and AGYW and adolescents are evidence-based and in line with state-of-the-art, globally-recognized best practices; as well as aligned with Rwanda’s National legislation and policies.
• Provide mentoring to local partners to strengthen their capacity for OVC, DREAMS, and HIV service delivery, compliance with PEPFAR requirements;
• Coordinate and as needed conduct monitoring visits to local implementing partners;
• Ensure all child-focused strategies are gender-sensitive and promote equitable programming.
• Facilitate linkages with government programs and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement other social welfare and HIV/AIDS initiatives and adhere to country and global standards.
• Provide training and capacity development support for staff, implementing partners, government counterparts, and other stakeholders engaged in OVC and DREAMS services and activities under the program.
• Assist the Project Director and sub-partners to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all OVC and DREAMS related deliverables an activities.
• Contribute to work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and other reports and papers summarizing project results and evidence.
• Update, monitor, and maintain relevant manuals, training materials, and reports for OVC and DREAMS interventions.
• Work closely with the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation Team to review and track project progress, contribute to project reporting, and support learning activities.

Basic Requirements

• MPH/MPA/MBA or Masters in a relevant field and a minimum of 8 years of professional experience or a BA/BS with 10 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated successful experience as a senior manager of USAID-funded programs including those involving OVC and/or DREAMS activities
• Eight years prior experience in managing OVC and/or DREAMS programs funded by PEPFAR
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID Mission, Government of Rwanda, implementing partners, and local NGOs
• Proven skills in building organizational capacity in OVC, DREAMS, and/or HIV/AIDS.
• Experience with child welfare and protection programs, systems strengthening, capacity building, economic strengthening, service delivery, quality improvement, or policy development
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills, including fluency in English and French

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success implementing programming at the community level
• Expertise in and sensitivity to the socio-cultural barriers facing intended beneficiaries for this program
• Local candidates preferred

The 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, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

How to apply

• All applications with a motivation letter and CV shall be sent through the following email address: pactrwanda@pactworld.org not later than July 03, 2020 mentioning the position title as a subject to email.