Job Vacancy at Partners In Health (PIH) – Policy and Partnership Specialist

Description

Policy and Partnerships Specialist

LOCATION

Kono or Freetown

REPORTS TO

Director of Policy and Partnerships

Project Development and Management

• Work across the organization and with the Director of Policy and Partnerships and Government Relations Director to translate PIH-Sierra Leone’s vision, and clinical and program strategies into high-quality programs supported by well-structured, mission-aligned partnerships
• Independently develop and draft high quality, written program reports to tight deadlines, working across the organization to bring together and analyze program, clinical, M&E, advocacy and other information and data
• Work closely with teams to translate clinical and program strategies into structured programs and projects
• Support program, clinical and M&E teams in developing and adhering to high-quality theories of change, work plans and M&E systems to increase organizational impact and results
• Drive results by identifying implementation challenges and lessons learnt, working across the organization to build consensus and momentum in project implementation
• Ensure donor-funded project portfolio supports PIH-Sierra Leone’s strategy, proactively working to minimize mission drift and undue burden on clinical and program teams
• Develop and report on KPIs for Policy and Partnerships Team
• Develop and lead organization-wide quarterly review meetings to reflect on lessons learnt and ways to increase impact; support strategic planning process
• Work to support overall Government Engagement in translating opportunities identified for resource mobilization into project proposal.

Business Development

• Lead and support drafting of high-quality technical and non-technical proposals, concept notes, program briefs and other materials for potential funders, communicating PIH vision through clear and compelling narratives
• Work closely with Boston Public Sector Partnership & Foundations and program and clinical teams, including responding to requests, ensuring timely submissions, and defining work flows
• Lead on reporting and analysis of funding opportunities and fundraising pipeline, and co-develop fundraising strategy with Director of Partnerships
• Research, identify and cultivate potential new partnerships

• Support Director of Policy and Partnerships and Director of Government Relations in managing PIH-Sierra Leone’s strategic relationships, including MOHS, institutional partners (e.g., the World Bank, UK Government, Global Fund), NGO partners and private donors, through speaking credibly to PIH-SL impact and responsive stewardship
• Build strong relationships with all partners through transparency, flexibility and mutual respect, for collaboration, information-sharing, joint advocacy and funding partnerships
• Coordinate donor visits and meetings with current and potential partners, working across the organization to effectively present PIH’s impact to external audiences

Government Relations, Alignment and Coordination

• Through the Director of Government Relations, support strong relationships with partner organizations for collaboration, information-sharing, and joint advocacy
• Liaise with PIH program staff and central MOHS to ensure PIH programs are aligned with MOH priorities and aligned with key national targets
• Provide updates on key MOH policies and priorities relevant to PIH’s work to Executive Director, Director of Partnerships, and key program staff
• Prepare and support quarterly key stakeholder meetings with national and local officials and key PIH stakeholders to ensure regular communication, sharing of opportunities and challenges, and continued strengthening of local government relations
• Draft quarterly and ad-hoc reports to Kono local government, and national government; represent PIH in high-level district stakeholder meetings, and be a point of contact for external stakeholders
• Support PIH Director of Government Relations with other tasks as required

Policy and Advocacy

• Develop and disseminate high-quality program briefs documenting the impact of PIH programs, including through meetings with MOHS and other partners
• Coordinate or lead policy analyses to assess the application of leading evidence as well as equity assessments to help advocate for improved pro-poor policies
• Position PIH as leading thought and technical partner, including sharing and supporting the scale-up of PIH’s proven, evidence-based interventions
• Contribute to GoSL policy and program development through participation in working groups and technical advising, and coordinate with PIH technical experts in areas of key interest to MOHS to provide inputs to technical processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Track record in relevant sector e.g., INGOs, healthcare, public health, international development, government, professional services, academia, social justice
• Track record of successfully delivering complex, fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders and deliverables, to tight timelines
• Strong and independent writer and editor, with experience drafting succinct, high-quality, technical written deliverables
• Experience with donor-funded projects in public health or international development
• Strong user of Microsoft Word, Outlook and internet applications; comfortable with PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to structure and recall information, and develop processes and systems for project and information management
• Willingness to spend multiple weeks a month in field locations in rural Sierra Leone
• Ability to work with humility and achieve results, including in settings with resource limitations, through entrepreneurial mindset, planning and persistence
• Passion for PIH’s mission and commitment to social justice and developing a preferential option for the poor in healthcare

Desirable

• Master’s degree in relevant subject e.g., public health, policy, development, business
• Experience in Sierra Leone or similar African/low-income country setting
• Prior experience working in global public health and/or clinical settings, especially in PIH priority areas (e.g., infectious diseases, NCDs, maternal health, clinical education)
• Prior experience in fundraising and business development, including proposal writing and development of pitch decks
• Extensive prior experience in development and management of donor-funded projects , including report writing, donor stewardship and grant management
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and/or graphic design skills

How to Apply

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