Project Director, Delivery Systems for Scale
The
Project Director, Delivery Systems for Scale, will lead the management of the
delivery model for scaling the treatment of wasting, growing to 13 countries
over the next five years. They will be responsible for driving internal
coordination, leading a roster of technical specialists, and supporting
country-based advisors, national partners, and IRC country teams scaling
wasting treatment.
This
is a high-visibility, high-impact role to bring together many stakeholders and
decision-makers across multiple countries towards ambitious targets. We’re
seeking an entrepreneurial leader with a background in scaling malnutrition
treatment programs through health systems, technical expertise, and experience
in effective, efficient coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Delivery System
for Scale Initiative
Define
and maintain the vision and document learning and results achieved to date of
the IRC’s Delivery System for Scale project. Develop recommendations and
adaptations in partnership with relevant internal and external collaborators to
design an effective initiative to support national-scale efforts.
Lead
scoping of demand for in-country Delivery Advisor secondments to national
institutions, aligned with the national scaling strategy for each country.
Develop
the Terms of Reference, scopes, and coordination for each Delivery Advisor and
ensure effective supervision and quality support to achieve results.
Lead
the design and implementation of a knowledge management system to capture and
share lessons learned across countries.
Support
business development to identify new funding opportunities to extend the
project.
Represent
IRC in global scaling group meetings and serve as a key resource to IRC staff
seeking information on the project.
Facilitate Country-level
strategies for scaling up Malnutrition Treatment
Develop
the design toolkit and guidance for countries to develop a scaling-up strategy
and an impactful model of delivery for wasting treatment.
Advise
on program modality and strategic partnerships based on how we can best
support, complement, and reinforce local systems to scale wasting treatment.
Facilitate
the development of country-specific wasting treatment scale strategies. Include
a roadmap that defines a coherent plan for how to resource, sequence, and
optimize activities across all relevant teams.
Provide
guidance on setting accurate scale targets and support Nutrition Technical
Advisors in setting ambitious targets that advance the programmatic reach and
increase the transfer of capacity and influence to National Ministries of
Health and partners.
Develop Advocacy
Strategies that align with National Scaling Strategies
Support
national advocacy staff in new roles, including aligning strategies for
evidence-based policy and practice change in line with each country’s strategic
scaling plans.
Provide
nutrition subject matter expertise to national advocacy staff where needed, and
identify where IRC can provide additional technical support to country-based
staff.
Support
on hiring (interviewing, recruitment strategy, decision-making) and onboarding
as advocacy team brings on new national advocacy staff.
Serve
as the main link between the national nutrition advocacy advisors and the
Delivery Advisors, ensuring alignment with country-specific scaling strategies.
Job Requirements
Education and Work
Experience:
Graduate
degree in Public Health or Nutrition.
8-10
years experience required in project management and systems support on scaling
up wasting treatment in countries where the IRC works.
Must
be an expert on Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM).
Demonstrated Skills And
Competencies
Experience
developing and delivering high-impact projects and/or research in the nutrition
technical area.
A
keen sense of how to articulate ambitious, but achievable goals for nutrition
projects that achieve results.
An
entrepreneurial and creative approach with grounded experience in converting
ideas into projects and research.
Experience
leading interdisciplinary teams in complex, matrixed structures to successfully
build and deliver products, services, or service delivery mechanisms.
Experience
delivering successful projects in large institutions and challenging operating
contexts.
An
understanding and commitment to impact, value, and growth as key components of
program design and delivery.
Demonstrated
experience with business development and donor/partner management.
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills: able to facilitate effective
collaboration in a multicultural environment maintaining a positive work
environment
Flexible
work approach, proactive and demonstrated creativity: the ability to work
productively remotely and in a team environment and the ability to problem
solve creatively.
Language Skills: Fluency in English
is required. Additional proficiency in French is preferred.
How To Apply