Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.    
 Department     Programs - Pact strives for a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant. The Programs Team helps realize this objective by bridging program management, technical support, and business development, enabling Pact to achieve its global strategy. We ensure program excellence through continuous learning, monitoring and evaluation and provide organizational and industry-wide thought leadership by leveraging a complementary set of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary skills, expertise, and experiences. The Programs team: influences progressive change through the development and implementation of global and regional strategies and business plans; supports advancement of innovative solutions; pursues new business opportunities; and drives effective internal and external engagement to maximize Pact’s impact across the globe. Across all aspects of its role, the Programs Department adheres to and promotes a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect.    
 Position Overview     
Pact seeks a Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director for the anticipated USAID Madagascar Access Miahy Activity. USAID Access Miahy's goal is to accelerate sustainable reductions in maternal, neonatal and child morbidity and mortality through increased access and availability of quality primary health care (PHC) services. Access Miahy will continue building the capacity of Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) actors and other relevant stakeholders at district, facility and community levels to design, develop, manage, deliver, monitor and evaluate health services and programs aligned with the intervention packages in their catchment areas. USAID Access Miahy is anticipated to be a $50-$99M cooperative agreement; the anticipated release date is August 16, 2024, with an anticipated award date of October 31, 2024. This position is subject to project award; please note that the position title, requirements, and responsibilities are subject to change depending on USAID’s final qualifications for this role.     
 Key Responsibilities     
 
Lead the design and delivery of high-impact RMNCH/FP/nutrition and malaria interventions in collaboration with key national and regional stakeholders, ensuring adherence to internationally endorsed and recognized guidance on RMNCH, malaria, and nutrition services. Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of technical personnel, ensuring they support the project’s overall strategic approach, its integration into the M&E plans, and its coordination throughout all levels of the Government of the Republic of Madagascar. Monitor implementation of activities to ensure timely completion of objectives and targets. Lead the development of annual workplans activities in collaboration with project staff, USAID, and MOPH and ensure successful implementation of planned activities through continuous coordination with key stakeholders.Foster co-development and implementation of technical activities with sub-national government stakeholders with clear benchmarks for strengthened government capacity and transition of key activities during the life of project.Coordinate technical contributions from project partners with guiding principles of integration and capacity strengthening.Develop contractual deliverables (quarterly, annual, field project evaluations, etc.) in conjunction with other key staff and external evaluators. Work closely with project staff and implementing partners to identify, document, and disseminate best practices. Develop and present papers at local, regional, and international forums to share experiences and best practices developed through project activities.     
 Basic Requirements     
Master’s degree and 9+ years’ relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (experience included 5 years of management experience) or Bachelor’s degree and 11+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field,  including 5 years of management experience. Requirements are subject to change after the final solicitation is released by USAID.
Experience within Madagascar or similar environments, incorporating elements of improved access to primary health care services at all levels of the health system.
Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to perform and collaborate in complex and politically sensitive project environments. 
Previous experience working on USG-funded health programming in Madagascar.     📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
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Demonstrated leadership and technical management skills. 
Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, and work with and between different stakeholders, including local organizations, government institutions, private sector entities, and US Government agencies. 
Demonstrated skills in problem solving and consensus building. 
Fluency in English, Malagasy, and French (oral, writing, and reading) 
Ability to travel within Madagascar and occasionally internationally.  
 
 Preferred Qualifications     
Knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of Madagascar. Health professions degree strongly preferred.Experience designing or implementing gender- or youth-sensitive health programming. Malagasy nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.      
 






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