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Description

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions. The USAID Zambia HIV Prevention for Key and Targeted Populations project aims to work at the community level to implement evidence-based HIV prevention services for priority and key populations in Zambia. The project will ensure completed referrals and linkages to high impact biomedical prevention services as well as referrals for treatment for people living with HIV at health facilities. This project is expected to support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) as it works towards the goal of an AIDS-Free generation, in Zambia, as well as globally. It is expected that these positions will be based at FHI 360’s Country Office in Lusaka, and the duration of the project is five years. All positions are contingent on award being granted and the final candidate selection will be subject to USAID approval.

Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor, Organizational Capacity Development for this project will be responsible for leading a broad spectrum of activities, including technical excellence in design and delivery of capacity development interventions, communication and coordination with project partners to facilitate capacity strengthening activities. Key Responsibilities: - Oversees and coordinates the provision of organizational capacity development and technical assistance, ensuring high standards in technical assistance delivery, ensuring the project is meeting the technical assistance plan goals and milestones, and appropriate resources are deployed as necessary; - Provides senior technical expertise and guidance to all capacity development activities within the geographical regions specified by the project; - Liaises and coordinates with key stakeholders related to the capacity development portfolio Coordinates closely with the - - Technical team leadership to ensure capacity strengthening is in line with program objectives and goals. - Design and conduct organizational development training courses that are substantive, engaging and motivating - Design and facilitate participatory processes for the development and management of strategic organizational development initiatives and plans; - Monitors and oversee the process of identifying technical assistance needs of local partners, to move local partners toward direct funding from the US Government and sharing key results with program leadership and donors. - Identify and source technical assistance from the project consortium or local resources as needed to ensure grantee needs are met. - Play lead role in developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders and local/regional/national groups that support the needs of Key Populations. - Develops and nurtures a range of partnerships with civil society, the private sector, and other key partners by regularly meeting and consulting with all relevant agencies to share information and to stimulate joint design and implementation of interventions. - Represents FHI 360 and the project in professional and public settings and makes presentations at professional meetings and conferences in Zambia.

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