Pact запрошує Фахівця/чиню з організаційного розвитку для Громадського сектору / Pact seeks Capacity Development Officer/Public Sector for USAID/Ukraine PHS R&R Activity

Pact Overview

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

Position Purpose

USAID Public Health System Recovery and Resilience Activity (PHS R&R) will strengthen public health capacities, standards, outreach services, and access to essential health care services during crises such as COVID-19 and other health-related challenges, as part of supporting Ukraine’s pathway to self-reliance. This is to be a five-year activity (May 2027 is a closing date of the project).

The Activity is looking for Capacity Development Officer/Public Sector who will support the implementation of activities to strengthen technical and organizational capacities of regional Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Key Responsibilities 

The Capacity Development Officer/Public Sector will work under the technical oversight of the Capacity Development Manager/Public Sector and will support implementation of the comprehensive Capacity Development (CD) strategy and activities specifically designed to meet the needs of the Regional Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (rCDCPs) and other public health institutions within public health sector.

Specific Duties 

The specific duties to be carried out by the successful candidate are listed below: 

• Contribute to contextual adaptation of Pact CD tools to ensure their relevance and effective use by partners.
• Support public sector partners, in particular rCDCPs in the use of CD tools.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Capacity Action Plans (CAPs) for partner institutions (rCDCPs) to ensure achievement of expected outcomes.
• Support implementation and monitoring of CD activities targeted at rCDCPs and other public sector partners. 
• Support the development of materials and processes for specific areas/topics identified as needed for capacity development of public sector partners, including trainings, mentoring, and coaching, partners peer learning and other methodologies.
• Under the technical oversight and guidance from Capacity Development Manager, conduct periodic review/mapping of the technical and organizational strengths/assets and needs that exist among the partners so that best practices and expertise can be exchanged locally.
• Coordinate with PHS R&R technical teams to ensure complexity of technical assistance and support, fostering strong collaboration and coordination with the public health team.
• Update programmatic data in Pact’s Capacity Solutions Platform and the project’s imPact site in close coordination with the MEL Manager. 
• Contribute to the development of annual workplans, performance monitoring and program reporting.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 Basic Requirements 

• Master’s degree in, public health, healthcare, social service, business or public management or a related area, and 5+ years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in implementing technical and organizational capacity building programs, adult education and institutional design, international development, organizational development, providing capacity development services, preferably in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience working with local government and public sector institutions.
• Knowledge of capacity strengthening methodologies at the system, organizational and individual level.
• Successful track record in developing collaborative relationships and liaising with government officials and community leaders.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a complex workload and deadlines.
• Proactive, fast-thinker, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize routine data and maintain the established procedures.
• Advanced level keyboard skills and computer literacy on a variety of software applications (MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Strong critical thinking and attentiveness to detail 
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in Ukrainian, at least basic skills in English

 Preferred qualifications 

• Demonstrated experience in developing CD strategy, implementing CD activities for internal/external clients.
• Solid knowledge of the industry.
• Experience with international donor-funded programs (USAID-funded programs would be an advantage).
• Self-motivated and highly committed.

To apply please send cover letter and CV to [email protected] no later than February 19, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.