The STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Emergency Response Senior Advisor oversees implementation of the Activity's emergency response activities, directing other professional staff members and rapid response teams as needs are identified. S/he supervises and engages with STRIDES technical staff and response team members to ensure that the Activity's emergency response activities are aligned with approved workplans, and that technical expertise informs Activity implementation. The Emergency Response Senior Advisor prepares deliverable reports to the donor highlighting achievements across STRIDES Objective 4/emergency response activities, including the drafting of publications and external communications. S/he leads teh development/revision of best practice documents, monitors budgets, and may be required to coordinate and work with a diverse group of in-country organizations, including USG and host country government counterparts to complete work.
Accountabilities:
Technical Requirements:
Oversees day-to-day implementation of emergency activities with complex scope that require evaluation of variable and rapidly evolving situations in the local region.
Demonstrates strong judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to response to emerging infectous disease threats and confirmed outbreaks with little supervision.
Networks with key internal and external STRIDES personnel; liases with STRIDES Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning team to measure the Activity's emerging response interventions against project-wide and emergency response-specific indicators.
Provides input to STRIDES Senior Management Team on national guidelines and normative policies for emergency and outbreak response; coordinates with STRIDES and FHI 360's communications team to highlight the Activity's success stories and best practices specific to emergency response interventions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Project Design Implementation:
Leads the creation of the emergency/outbreak response of STRIDES workplans within given resource and financial constraints.
Coordinates with STRIDES technical and programmatic staff to ensure that activities are performed as per award requirements and consistent with FHI 360 policy.
Work with STRIDES Finance and Administration team to prepare local subcontracts and budgets as needs arise.
Defines and develops solutions for major challenges identified under STRIDES.
Contributes to planning and making recommendations for STRIDES implementation.
Influences design and scope of STRIDES initiatives and programs in the emergency/outbreak response technical focus area.
Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components.
Ensures technical implementation is consistent with best practices in emergency response and meets donor contractual obligations including providing oversight and direction to other STRIDES team members.
Coordinates with employees and consultants, on-site and in the field throughout implementation of emergency response activities in-country and/or regionally.
Business Development and Client/Funder Support:
Develops strategies to grow FHI 360's capabilities in emergency/outbreak preparedness and response.
Participate in donor meetings and provide technical input and leadership.
Represents STRIDES and FHI 360 to external entities at professional meetings and conferences.
Maintains collaborative relationships with STRIDES donor, relevant USG agencies, and bilteral and other key stakeholders and is consistently viewed as a knowledgeable resource in emergency/outbreak preparedness and response.
Continually maintains a dialogue and technical exchange with in-country USG/interagency, host government counterparts and technical staff members from key stakeholders throughout emergency/outbreak response.
Partner/Sub-Award Management:
Drafts scopes of work for local subcontractors where applicable and as needs are identified.
Assists in managing relationships with local subcontractors working in the emergency/outbreak preparedness and response space.
Staff Leadership and Training:
May supervise team members, including rapid response teams, monitor performance, and lead professional development efforts.
Develops and implements training and competency systems.
Identifies strategies to address training gaps.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities through rapid development of emergency response workplans, plan for the successful implementation of activities, and monitor performance over the life of the response.
In-depth functional knowledge of global health security (GHS) best practices, specifically related to emergency and outbreak response within the USG context, and maintain a detailed understanding of related interventions within FHI 360.
General understanding of the external environment and how to affects emergency/outbreak preparedness and response across STRIDES, including political, legal, environmental, financial, and social influences.
Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exchange information, present recommendations and collaborate with STRIDES colleagues and peers and external partners.
Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues.
Excellent and demonstrated leadership skills.
Excellent oral and written communications and analytical skills in English; additional language skills (French, Spanish, Portugese, Russian, and/or Arabic) desirable.
Problem Solving & Impact:
Is sought out to provide advice or solutions in emergency/outbreak preparedness and response.
Is informed about current developments in GHS and emergency/outbreak preparedness and response.
Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action.
Specific actions are guided primarily by professional standards and expected STRIDES outcomes.
Decisions and actions have an impact on STRIDES operations; impact on the broader organization is generally indirect.
Problems encountered are complex and may involve unprecedented circumstances; resolution requires investigation, analysis, and review of professional/organizational standards.
Faulty decisions or recommendations will normally result in critical delays and modifications to projects or operations, cause substantial expenditure of additional time, resources, and funds; and jeopardize future business activity.
Supervision Given/Received:
Work is reviewed in terms of meeting STRIDES objectives on time and within budget.
Accomplishes results through STRIDES senior management an in-country teams
Plays a coaching and mentoring role for others; may assist in team management as necessary.
Typically reports to a Director.
Qualifications:
Masterโs Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
12+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services โ may manage activities of lower-level staff, however, main function is individual contributor.
Documented leadership implementing GHS-focused projects with an emphasis on emergency/outbreak preparedness and response.
Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development.
Proficient experience in current program developments in emergency/outbreak preparedness and response.
Years of work experience that demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the GHS space and emergency/outbreak preparedness and response best practices.
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization, U.S. government agency, or private organization.
Prior experience implementing USG-funded contracts strongly preferred.
Typical Physical Demands:
Typical office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift or move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
10% - 25%
The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
US Based Hiring Salary Range: USD 115,000 - 155,000 annual
International hiring ranges will differ based on location
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