The East Africa Region seeks candidates to lead one of PSI’s newest platforms beyond the entrepreneurial stage of development. With current revenue of $3.5 million, the platform was established in 2006 with the launch of a DFID-funded malaria prevention program. The team more recently launched a point-of-use water treatment product and is positioning itself for further expansion into Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH), as well as diarrhea care and treatment. The successful candidate will benefit from the excellent relationships and reputation already established with local and international stakeholders. The post is ideal for a talented, energetic manager with the desire and leadership skills to further strengthen and expand the platform.
The position is based in Hargeisa, Somaliland, a peaceful region with its own currency and seeking full independence from Somalia. It is a secure and pleasant region far from the de-stabilized parts of the East and South. It is welcoming to foreigners, with a thriving private sector. Reports to East Africa RD. To start January 2009.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Country Representative will be responsible for the overall development, management (financial, administrative, and programmatic), and representation of PSI’s activities in that country. This includes, but is not limited to: • Strategic planning; • Program development, including further innovation within existing program areas and expansion into new health areas; • External relations with donor, government, NGO, and commercial entities; • In-country personnel recruitment, training, and supervision; • Development and implementation of marketing and communication campaigns and other social marketing activities; • Tracking and maintaining distribution systems and sales figures; • Creation and monitoring of marketing and annual work plans; • Supervision of research activities; • Oversight of internal controls and accountability mechanisms; • Financial and other reporting as required by donors and PSI/Washington; • Development and enforcement of field office administrative policies; • Overall institutional development; and • Leadership of all fundraising activity for the platform.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Significant general management and leadership experience in the commercial, public or development sectors; • At least two years work experience in a developing country; • Knowledge of international development and health issues; • Excellent oral and written communication skills; • Demonstrated capacity to represent PSI effectively among a variety of audiences; and • Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience.
Please apply online at . No calls or emails please. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
