Position Summary:
The Capacity Building and Sustainability Advisor will coordinate and lead the planning and implementation of capacity building and sustainability efforts for ICAP’s proposed CDC-funded project, Accelerating Lesotho’s Progress to Epidemic Control Through Health System Strengthening and Delivery of Comprehensive HIV/TB Care, Treatment and Prevention Services under PEPFAR (CDC-RFA-GH20-2045). The incumbent will lead these efforts in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other local institutions and stakeholders.
The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding
Major Accountabilities:
- Oversees the planning, initiation, and implementation of capacity building and sustainability efforts related to the project and supervises project staff to ensure effective delivery of these services, including training sessions.
- Facilitates capacity building activities at local institutions and the MOH to ensure increased capacity among staff to manage HIV/tuberculosis (TB) programs.
- Supports the development and implementation of innovative and sustainable approaches for HIV/TB prevention and treatment in supported facilities.
- Manages the development of work plans, monitors project implementation, and project-related reporting.
- Ensures that project activities are effectively supported in the technical, programmatic, financial, and administrative domains.
- Supports the development and execution of sub-agreements with collaborating partners.
- Manages the logistics, content, and evaluation of project-related meetings, conferences, training, and workshops.
- Synthesizes and disseminates lessons learned and best practices to key stakeholders, donors, and ICAP headquarters.
- Ensures the integration and use of monitoring and evaluation activities within the project-related activities.
Education:
- An advanced degree in public health, public administration, or related fields.
Experience, Skills, and Minimum Qualifications:
- At least five years of project management experience, preferably in the areas of technical assistance, capacity building, and HIV/AIDS.
- Excellent communication, writing, and quantitative skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team.
- Experience working with U.S. Government or other bi-lateral donors preferred.
- Written and spoken English proficiency.
More Information
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