Project Advisor - Central Asia

Organization: Population Services International

Website: PSI

Title: Project Advisor - Central Asia

Location: Kazakhstan

Salary: Not Listed

Description: 
The Project Advisor will be responsible for providing overall functional and technical assistance to the HOP. This includes, but is not limited to:

--Provide a leadership role in all operational and financial aspects of the program

--In collaboration with the Project Director and Director of Finance, ensure sound financial management of the HOP, including programmatic budgeting, quarterly spending projections, monthly spending reviews, and monitoring of payments

--In collaboration with the Project Director, effectively collaborate with all key stakeholders throughout the project life

--Ensure all donor and PSI reporting requirements are fulfilled in a timely and high quality manner

--Provide guidance and mentoring to host country national staff on the effective monitoring and evaluation of the program; provide guidance and mentoring as they develop BCC materials and outreach activities, which are evidence-based and respond to the needs of the program

--Assist with the development of HOP strategic work plans with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks and detailed implementation plans

--Lead the preparation of annual research, communications and marketing plans for all program areas

--Work closely with the HOP Technical Deputy Project Director and Country Coordinators to transfer key technical, functional and managerial skills through mentoring and coaching

--Manage all HOP related procurement in coordination with PSI's Procurement Department in Washington, DC

--Provide technical support on the development of new initiatives, including proposal development


Qualifications:
--Masters in Business Administration, Public Affairs, International Relations, Public Health or related discipline including at least 3 yrs of relevant work experience

--Experience to include working with cross-cultural teams, preferably in the Central Asia Region

--Experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualifications

--Proven and tested management, marketing, research and/or BCC work experience in an international development context

--Proven and tested capacity building skills leading to the long-term professional development of team members

--Proven and tested experience developing and effectively managing government, other stakeholder and partner relationships

--Strong knowledge of international development and HIV/AIDS and TB issues, preferably in the Central Asia Region

--Familiarity with USAID reporting requirements

--Excellent diplomatic, presentation, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills

--Fluency in English required, Russian proficiency preferred



To Apply: 
Online Application