Associate Director, South African Government Training & Capacity Building

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director, South African Government Training and Capacity Building, in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description:

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Associate Director for South African Government Training and Capacity Building for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC.  FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Associate Director for South African Government Training and Capacity Building will work under the leadership of the Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building and manage a diverse staff of organizational and institutional strengthening specialists and place and short-, medium- and long-term technical assistance to meet SAG technical assistance needs in a number of areas. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, delivery and monitoring of technical assistance provided toward strengthening SAG systems and mutually identified needs.
• Assess the organizational systems of and develop technical assistance plans for the SAG.
• Source and manage technical assistance providers to respond to requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Oversee and provide vision for SAG development team, ensure that the team’s efforts are coordinated and conducted in accordance with the technical assistance plan
• Guide and monitor implementation of  activities to achieve the goals of the project, ensuring that required inputs are in place on time
• Report on progress made against technical assistance plans as requested
• Represent the project on relevant working groups.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health or a related field (significant experience in working with the SAG);
• At least 10 years of experience in public health, including at least four years of experience in working with the South African Government
• At least five years of experience in a senior positions managing the delivery or organizational development
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong understanding and previous experience working with, advising and providing technical assistance to the South African Government.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.  AA/EOE/M/F/V/D