“Sometimes in life there is that moment when it’s possible to
make a change forthe better. This is one of those moments.” - Elizabeth
Glaser
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is a global leader in the fight against
pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at over 5,100 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected.
Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its
partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States.The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is a global leader in the fight against
pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at over 5,100 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected.
With a growing global staff of nearly 1,300—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement prevention, care, and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.
EGPAF in Kenya is looking to recruit a Country Director to be based in Nairobi.
Role Summary
The Country Director will promote the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s mission of
eliminating pediatric HIV/AIDS through its global strategic plan by leading and managing the country program strategy and team as well as the effective and efficient delivery and expansion of Foundation supported country programs and services in collaboration with local government, donors and other stakeholders in Kenya.
Serving on the Global Leadership team, the Country Director will collaborate with global support units to ensure that the following goals are achieved:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Team Leadership - Develop a cohesive and productive team, creating goals, communicating
direction, utilizing creative thinking, and demonstrating good judgment and decision making.
Being a strong example to others through a productive work environment and supporting ongoing development of staff; working in close collaboration with global support units, Country Support Officers, and the Global Support Team.
Operations Management - Ensure efficient department operations and demonstrating strong management skills by setting effective work plans, ensuring appropriate staffing and training, implementing effective time management and providing clear and effective communications to country and global staff.
Program and Technical Support - Understand programmatic and technical aspects
of program needs and with the country and global teams appropriately applying procedures,
requirements, regulations, and policies ensuring technical goals attained and programmatic
commitments to donors and partners are met.
Program and Foundation Representation - Act as the primary Country’s spokesperson
for the Foundation at all stakeholder levels and to act as EGPAF representative for internal and
external communications and visitors and providing reports and proposals to all stakeholders.
To advance advocacy and policy efforts in the country related to the Foundation’s mission at the
national and local level so as to identify and influence decision makers in the area of pediatric HIV/ AIDS policy and associated funding opportunities.
New Business Development - Maintain and secure mid- to long-term funding for the country program by actively seeking diversified international and local sources of funding in view of identified country program needs and/or local requests related to the Foundation mission.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree or higher education (MD, MPH, MBA, MSc, MA).
- 8+
years successful experience managing complex multi-sector programs in an
African setting; experience in Kenya preferred.
- At
least 5 years proven experience in managing US government grants and/or
cooperative agreements. Other international donor experiences an
advantage.
- Proven
experience in leading and managing staff, including recruitment, staff
development, training, mentoring, and performance assessment.
- Demonstrated
financial management experience, including the preparation and management
of budgets and contracts, and the management of banking activities and
relationships including the adherence to procurement procedures.
- Proven
experience in networking, public relations, communications, advocacy and
new business development.
- Ability
to travel nationally and internationally up to 30%.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent
knowledge of developing program activities, including HIV service
delivery, capacity building, and public health and program monitoring in
collaboration with MOH departments and other stakeholders. Comprehensive
knowledge of HIV prevention, care and treatment programs.
- Strong
understanding of the international development context and experience in
the international development sector (NGO, direct bilateral, multilateral
relationships) and with cross cultural teams.
- Knowledge
of principles and practices governing USAID, CDC, and/or other US Federal
grant programs.
- Excellent
strategic planning skills, including the ability to merge the technical
and operational demands of the program into a cohesive structure.
- Knowledge
and experience of development program quality strengthening including
program sustainability, capacity building, project monitoring and
evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative) and related data and fiscal
reporting.
- Ability
to cultivate effective communication channels between the country office
and EGPAF global offices and Kenya’s offices(s), and between EGPAF team
and other partners/stakeholders.
- Excellent
oral and presentation skills with small and large audiences. Confidence in
handling prominent gatherings, media and events where high-level protocol
is to be observed.
- Ability
to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a
team, including the support and management of geographically disbursed sub
offices.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please
submit your application attaching current resume’ to:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at www.pedaids.org
EGPAF is mainly funded by United states Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UNICEF
The closing date is 13 April, 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at www.pedaids.org
EGPAF is mainly funded by United states Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and UNICEF
The closing date is 13 April, 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted