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About The Hiring Group
RTI’s International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. RTI leverages its experience in designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to build resilience and prosperity and promote economic growth and security around the world.
Project Description
USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora (Better Supply, Better Health) will be a five-year base with two option periods (3 years and 2 years) Task Order under the Comprehensive Technical Assistance for Health Supply Chain and Pharmaceutical Management (Comprehensive TA) IDIQ, which is a mechanism within the Next Generation of Supply Chain Suite of Programs (NextGen). The purpose of USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora is to strengthen supply chain and pharmaceutical services to ensure sustainable access to and appropriate use of safe, effective, quality-assured, affordable health commodities. USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora will work to develop the capacity of local systems, institutions, and individuals to sustainably manage supply chains, for both USAID-procured health commodities and those procured through national/local systems, and to strengthen local pharmaceutical management systems, including quality pharmaceutical services and national regulatory systems.
Position Description
The Senior Governance Lead (SGL) will provide overall strategy and direction for governance objectives within the Tanzania Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora project, including a focus on transparency, accountability, participation, coordination, leadership and management skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in these areas and be able to effectively lead and manage governance initiatives to achieve the project’s objectives. The SGL will lead the development of a governance road map for the implementation of adaptive leadership and stewardship approaches to strengthen system management and coordination in the short, medium and long-term. The SGL proactively assesses and mitigates governance risks throughout the supply chain, focusing on areas such as anti-corruption measures to better deliver on the needs of citizens.
What You’ll Do
Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Develop and implement activities and strategies to advance good governance to increase supply chain and pharmaceutical management system maturity
- Proactively assess and mitigate governance risks throughout the supply chain, with a focus on anti-corruption measures.
- Collaborate with government officials, stakeholders, and project partners to promote good governance practices.
- Provide technical assistance and capacity building to government institutions and other stakeholders.
- Work with the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of governance interventions and make recommendations for improvements.
- Prepare and present reports on governance activities and outcomes to project leadership and stakeholders and contribute to project reporting.
- Represent the project in governance-related forums and working groups.
What You’ll Need
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, International Development, or a related field and 10 years of experience or Bachelors Degree and 12 years of experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in governance, public administration, or a related field, with a focus on anti-corruption and accountability measures.
- Experience working on governance projects in East Africa, Tanzania preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Experience in governance programming related to transparency, accountability, and stakeholder participation.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing governance activities in an international development context.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with government officials, stakeholders, and project partners.
- Familiarity with donor-funded projects, USAID preferred.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Swahili is an advantage.
- Experience in coordinating with diverse stakeholders in the public and private sectors, including civil society.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams.
- Experience in supporting good governance principles (transparency, accountability, and participation) in health focused programs, ideally with a country’s supply chain and pharmaceutical systems including advocacy and technical support for oversight and enforcement mechanisms
- Experience strengthening leadership and management skills for stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
- Experience with governance tools and approaches such as Political Economy Analysis, Participatory Planning and Budgeting, or other relevant methods or approaches.
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
