Jhpiego is a non-profit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions for the developing world in partnership with national governments., health experts and local communities, we build health providers skills, and we develop systems that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their families. Our aim is revolutionizing healthcare for the planet’s most disadvantaged people

We are seeking for experienced individual with excellent organizational and technical skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multitasking abilities

Reporting to the Project Director, the Senior Program Advisor and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health will provide strategic, technical, and programmatic leadership for the Tupange Pamoja East Hub in the area of AYSRH as well as represents TCI’s AYSRH portfolio externally. The position holder will be  based in either Nairobi, Kampala or Dar es Salaam

Responsibilities

·         Support the implementation of TCI’s AYSRH strategic plan in East Africa, identify new and emerging needs and develop and maintain technical partnerships in the region.

·         Provide in-country teams(as well as program and government partners) to strategically and effectively deliver results on a diverse range of AYSRH programs, including access to modern contraception.

·         Develop and roll-out tools, resources, and training to improve youth-focused program implementation as identified and needed

·         Provide programmatic reporting and technical representation for TCI’s AYSRH program

·         Contribute to the identification, development, and monitoring of strategic youth-related priorities and opportunities in consultation with the Tupange Pamoja East African Hub team

·         Prepare and write technical and programmatic  reports & brief, and contribute to publications, as needed

·         Organize regional and inter-country training activities related to AYSRH for capacity development.

·         Ensure technical and program knowledge is updated, generated, collected and disseminated for effective technical knowledge in FP toolkit

·         Contribute to, and facilitate cross-country and cross-project learning; technical documentation of learning from projects

Qualifications

·         Advanced degree in public health or related field

·         10 years of professional experience working with national/regional programs and/or public health projects in the area of AYSRH

·         Demonstrated technical understanding of national and regional AYSRH issues

·         Experience in developing and implementing outreach, demand creation, and/or social and behavior change communication for adolescents and youth

·         Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results

·         Excellent facilitation, writing, diplomatic and interpersonal skills with an ability to be a strong presence in work plan meetings, data workshops, donor and stakeholder meetings.

·         Experience working in the East Africa Region is an advantage

·         Field oriented and experience in programming, including evidence of innovative approaches

·         Ability to work in highly sensitive areas is essential and willingness to travel for up to 30 percent of the year.

In applying write a cover letter indicating how your education and experience qualifies you for the position

We are an equal opportunities employer