Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria at World Vision International

Employee Contract Type: International Assignment – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Job Description:
World Vision is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor, Malaria,
for the anticipated USAID-funded Global Health Social and Behavior
Change (GH-SBC) Activity. The five-year, multi-country GH-SBC Activity
seeks to implement theory-informed, evidence-based, locally led social
and behavior change (SBC) programming. Key
focus areas include family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH);
malaria; and maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), with attention
to emerging pandemic threats and other infectious diseases.

While
focused primarily on health, the project may address SBC needs in other
sectors, with particular attention to areas of potential
complementarity such as environmental conservation, agriculture, food
security, and nutrition. Final target geographies will be selected after
award; however, countries may include Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi,
Cambodia, DR, DRC, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya,
Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger,
Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan,
Tanzania, Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam, Zambia, and/or Zimbabwe. This is a
global, multi-country subaward.

The Senior Technical Advisor,
Malaria, is responsible for providing overall strategic technical
leadership and oversight in the implementation of social behavior change
(SBC) strategies and activities to promote positive health seeking
behaviors related to malaria prevention and treatment. S/he will possess
deep, applied experience in SBC, malaria, and strengthening the
capacity of local partners. S/he must also have a demonstrated ability
to collaborate effectively and efficiently with host country agencies,
including central and local governments, development partners, civil
society, and community-based organizations.

Recruitment is
contingent upon successful award of the project. Local candidates
residing in the program’s priority countries are encouraged to apply.
Selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval. The
estimated program start date is September 2024.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide
  expert guidance on evidence-based technical and programmatic approaches
  for SBC to promote positive health seeking behaviors related to malaria
  prevention and treatment.
• Provide guidance on recommended improvements in the delivery of malaria programming and targeted SBC strategies.
• Contribute
  to strategic planning and deliver technical assistance to local
  partners and stakeholders to implement best practices and methodologies
  in SBC and malaria treatment and prevention.
• Contribute to the
  development of local partner capacity building training modules and
  methodologies, including evidence-based and innovative SBC and malaria
  treatment and prevention approaches, per partner organizational needs.
• Upon the execution of field mission buy-ins, oversee appropriate level of technical assistance.
• Liaise
  with local government officials, local communities, donor
  representatives and other stakeholders as appropriate. Consistently look
  for more effective and efficient implementation methods and
  opportunities to increase impact.
• Collaborate with USAID, prime
  awardee, implementing partners, government counterparts and other
  stakeholders to ensure programming aligns with best practices and to
  share lessons learned.
• Establish clear and frequent
  communication regarding program progress and oversight management with
  the prime awardee and consortium partners.

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Knowledge/Qualifications:

• At
  least 7 years’ experience in technical leadership of projects with a
  strong focus on SBC and malaria treatment and prevention.
• Medical
  or nursing degree preferred. Master’s degree in health management,
  public health, or related discipline also highly desired.
• Program
  technical leadership and implementation experience for programs funded
  by U.S. governments is required. Experience with USAID-funded programs
  preferred.
• Experience in the technical design of SBC and malaria programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
• Proven
  ability to effectively engage partners, manage and collaborate with a
  multi-partner consortium, and develop the capacity of local partners.
• Proven
  ability to network and build collaborative relationships with diverse
  stakeholders, including donors, host-country governments, and local and
  international health and development implementers.
• Brings strong technical expertise in malaria and SBC.
• English speaking/writing proficiencies.

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Applicant Types Accepted: Local and International Applicants (IA’s) Accepted