3 x Country Lead positions in Africa 418 views0 applications

Abt Associates is seeking qualified individuals for three (3) Country Lead Positions, to work on a multi-country programme in East Africa and South Asia. The County Leads will be based in either Malawi, Mozambique or Zambia.

3 x Country Lead positions in Africa

• Country Lead Malawi
• Country Lead Mozambique
• Country Lead Zambia

The Country Leads will oversee all technical and operational activities in their respective Country and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, specifically the Country Government. The Country Leads will report directly to the Regional Manager – East Africa. The positions will be full-time, fixed term contracts for a period of three years. Estimated commencement May/June 2019.

The Country Leads will be responsible for:

• Overseeing all technical assistance activities in Country
• Managing operations in Country, including staff and consultant inputs
• Developing local and national expertise/capacity and deliver and operate in a diverse and complex multicultural environmental
• Building influential networks and relationships with key stakeholders including

The Country Leads will have:

• Experience working in Country, preferably with the Government
• Proven track record of successfully working with national ministries of health to implement Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) programmes in low and middle-income countries
• Experience managing programmes in multicultural, complex environments with multiple stakeholders
• Experience implementing health systems strengthening interventions
• Demonstrated ability to build influential networks and relationships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality results and impact within specified timelines
• Fluent in Country language and English
• Willingness to travel (domestically and regionally)

Abt Associates – Who We Are

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research, evaluation and implementing programs in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. We work with our clients to implement bold, innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors, contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Abt Associates has a strong commitment to gender equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from experienced and capable women, people with a disability, and people from highly diverse backgrounds.

Abt Associates has a personal commitment to its staff and as such we value the long-term relationships that we build with the people who work with us. Abt Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at www.abtassociates.com