• Supports the Chief of Party (COP) in leadership and execution of the technical vision of the project.
• Closely collaborates with the COP to manage project performance and results and ensure that activity components are results-oriented, deliverables are of high quality, and reporting is relevant and timely.
• Provides direct technical oversight of technical advisors and support to activities across key technical areas of the project.
• Closely collaborates with the COP to provide oversight and direction of the project’s operational and administrative staff.
• Oversees iterative assessment, planning, and adaptation (as needed) of activities in the field, including soliciting and incorporating the input and lessons learned from project staff, partners, and local stakeholders.
• Develops and updates technical strategies, plans, and approaches to achieve objectives and ensure that all activities are consistent with accepted best practices.
• Spearheads development of high-quality routine activity updates, progress reports, and other technical deliverables.
• Supports project staff to develop and implement innovative approaches to capacity strengthening and ensure a high-quality transfer of competencies to Liberian institutions and communities.
• Participates in technical networks, meetings, and select technical working groups as appropriate to represent the project and ensure effective collaboration on relevant technical work.
• In the absence of the COP, serves as Acting COP and the project’s key representative to critical stakeholders, including USAID, the Government of Liberia, other donors and implementing partners, civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, and communities.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + Fifteen years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Twelve years of relevant experience, or PhD + Ten years of relevant experience
• At least 10 years of experience providing progressive technical leadership in the areas of health governance, health financing, service delivery (esp. malaria and reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), health information systems, or other areas of strengthening health systems with a focus on capacity strengthening of local institutions and stakeholders (multiple areas highly preferred).
• Experience working in Liberia and/or other African countries with similar health systems and issues.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior technical position for a public health and/or international development project, with experience in a USAID-funded project highly desirable.
• Effective written and oral communication, presentation and advocacy skills.
• Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated leadership, creative problem solving, and adaptive management skills.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse group of partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel extensively to program locations within Liberia as well as to other countries as needed.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Citizens/nationals of Liberia are strongly encouraged to apply.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.