Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director, ACCESS Miahy Activity

Job Description

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.

• 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.

• 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.  
• 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. 
  
  
  
  

• 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. 

About the Organization

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.

At Pact, we recognize your impact, offer you opportunities and support your total well-being. Our comprehensive benefit offerings may include healthcare, retirement (8.8% to 13% based on service tenure) and savings plans, paid time off, disability and life insurance programs, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections .

With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. Pact seeks an environment free from COVID-19 and prefers all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Attestation of vaccination status will be required for employment with Pact. Unvaccinated employees may be subject to additional health and safety requirements to include any federal, state and/or client restrictions.