Capacity Development Officer--Mozambique

Capacity Development Officer, Health Social Marketing Program in Mozambique To be considered, you must be a citizen and current resident of Mozambique. Expatriate allowances are not provided. Job Description: Position Summary: Pact seeks a Capacity Development Officer (CDO) for a USAID Health Social Marketing Program in Mozambique. The program will focus on developing and strengthening a local network of partners committed to (1) changing behavior and increasing access to health products and services in the following areas: HIV prevention, malaria, family planning reproductive health and maternal and child health products; (2) increasing the use of products and practice of health behaviors; and (3) generating support from all sectors for social marketing as an important part of total market approach. Once established, the network will tap into local knowledge, foster coordination with other activities of network members, and extend the reach of social marketing in Mozambique. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing organizational capacity of local, Mozambican sub-grantees. The CDO will work with sub-grantees to assist them with management issues (their operations) as effectively and efficiently as possible; s/he will also help the partners conduct organizational assessments, design and closely monitor the implementation of organizational capacity building initiatives. The CDO will participate in systems strengthening initiatives intended to promote local ownership and contribute to the sustainability of health social marketing in Mozambique. The CDO reports to the Capacity Development Manager. Specific responsibilities will include: • Facilitate organizational capacity self-assessments of partner NGOs and CBOs and assist in designing their organizational development plans. • Conduct organizational network analysis (ONA) with local NGOs and CBOs • Design curricula and administer trainings related to relevant health products and services • Provide mentoring and coaching support to the grantees • Support Capacity Development Manager in developing a functional marketplace, whereby civil society organizations are able to access capacity development services from a range of local providers • Collaborate with public agencies to improve regional coordination among health social marketing activity implementers. • Remain up-to-date with latest methodologies, best practices, and donor requirements. • Gather data for Project Monitoring and Evaluation. • Contribute to regular implementation reports. • Actively participate in Pact’s OD community of practice, including attending meetings, contributing materials, and responding to requests for information. • Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party or Capacity Development Director Skills and Abilities: • Creative thinker, energetic team player; • Ability to work in partnership with team members, partner agencies and community members • Fluent in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken; • Knowledge of local languages a plus; • Mozambican candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum Qualifications • BA and at least 6 years of relevant experience (or equivalent) • At least two years of experience directly working with Mozambican CBOs, FBOs and NGOs to strengthen their capacity. • Extensive experience working with Mozambican government agencies. • Experience in health programs strongly preferred.
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