South Africa: Associate Director, Organizational Development Training and Capacity Building for Civil Society
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 10 Sep 2013
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director, Organizational Development Training and Capacity Building for Civil Society, in Pretoria, South Africa.
Position Description:
FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Associate Director for Organizational Development Training and Capacity Building for Civil Society for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC. FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Associate Director for Organizational Development Training and Capacity Building for Civil Society will work under the leadership of the Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building and manage a diverse staff and short-term technical assistance pool of organizational and institutional strengthening specialists.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead the design, delivery and monitoring of technical assistance provided toward strengthening organizational systems, in the areas of human resources, financial management, governance & leadership, sustainability, organizational management, monitoring and evaluation, and other areas.Assess the organizational systems of and develop technical assistance plans for the local organizations to support programs meeting organizational best practices and developing systems in compliance with USG and SAG regulations.Work closely with the CB and Training Advisor to ensure the sustainability of organizational changesWith the CD team, develop and implement strategies to increase organizational sustainabilityOversee and provide vision for the organizational capacity development team, ensure that the team’s efforts are coordinated and conducted in accordance with the technical assistance planSource appropriate TA providers for building of organizational systems and to respond to grantee/SAG/Donor requests around organizational developmentGuide and monitor implementation of activities to achieve the goals of the project, ensuring that required inputs are in place on timeReport on progress made against technical assistance plans as requestedRepresent the project on relevant working groups.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health or a related field (significant experience in organizational development);At least 10 years of experience in public health, including at least four years of experience in delivering organizational development technical assistanceAt least five years of experience in a senior position managing the delivery of organizational developmentExcellent verbal and written communicationDemonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or experiences in:Working with CBOs in South Africa to strengthen organizational capacityExperience with delivering technical assistance around human resources management, governance structures, leadership and other areas of organizational development.Working with South African organizations to meet international funding standards
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D
How to apply:
https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHI&cws=1&...
