United States of America: Technical Advisor II for AYSRH

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To be considered for this position, please apply online at:http://www.pathfinder.org/about-us/careers/employment-opportunities/

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health and rights. We place sexual and reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to contraception, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound sexual and reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Program Overview

Pathfinder’s Technical Services Unit provides guidance and expertise in a variety of technical areas to strengthen Pathfinder field offices and government and NGO partners, who implement Pathfinder projects. These areas of technical expertise include contraception, abortion and post-abortion care, maternal and newborn health, HIV and AIDS, adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health, technical documentation and communications, and knowledge management. TSU staff provide overall technical direction in their key areas, including technical assistance to field offices and development of relevant curricula and technical tools.

Position Purpose

The Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health (AYSRH) Advisor II will provide technical expertise to enhance the overall quality of Pathfinder’s AYSRH programs in alignment with Pathfinder’s global AYSRH strategy. The AYSRH Advisor II will work within and across countries, as well as across technical areas, to help build capacity to implement more strategic AYSRH interventions and programs in line with national and global health agendas.

In addition s/he will support Pathfinder’s visibility as a technical leader in AYSRH through participation in technical consultations and meetings, development of presentations and publications, and contributions to technical dialogues in the US and internationally. S/he will also contribute to Pathfinder’s learning around AYSRH, including fostering cross-country learning, conducting analysis of programs, and contributing to technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

Collaborates to develop/update and advance Pathfinder global ASRH strategy under the leadership of the Senior Technical Advisor for AYSRH and Gender.Provides technical assistance in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Pathfinder's AYSRH programs including programs that focus on the intersection between gender equality and AYSRH.Provides capacity building in AYSRH to Pathfinder staff and local partners including government and civil society partners.Provides oversight and quality assurance with regard to global and field-based AYSRH strategies and materials (including supporting development and use of AYSRH quality standards).Develops/updates/adapts, reviews, and disseminates AYSRH materials and technical tools/curricula as needed, and maintains the technical assistance library on AYSRH.Conducts or coordinates a variety of AYSRH trainings (e.g., on youth-friendly services, peer education, community-based strategies to reach first time parents).Conducts or coordinates assessments of youth-friendly services, peer education programs, and other youth interventions.Serves as either a technical lead, technical writer, or inputter on project proposals as needed.Ensures research results and best practices related to AYSRH are incorporated into practice and programs.Adopts and disseminates guidelines, standards of practice, protocols, and other tools to improve quality AYSRH programming and services.Participates on both country support and technical teams and task forces.Participates in and facilitates South-to-South learning, exchange visits/study tours and networking in various initiatives in the regions, including virtual content area teams (VCAT).

Technical leadership, visibility, and external relations

Participates in development, preparation, and dissemination/publication of technical papers, documents, tools, and materials related to AYSRH.Establishes and maintains working relationships with counterparts in other agencies (e.g., WHO, USAID, international NGOs, and other service delivery projects/organizations).Participates in listserves or meetings related to AYSRH, and disseminates technical updates, best practices, and lessons learned to HQ staff and field offices.Participates in and presents at regional and international conferences, technical consultations, meetings, and working groups/coalitions related to AYSRH, including coordinating meetings and events at the Pathfinder DC Office.Collaborates with Advocacy Unit to support AYSRH advocacy activities domestically and globally.Works with partner organizations (both government and NGO) and other stakeholders, to design and implement evidence-informed strategies.Works with Pathfinder staff to identify new opportunities for Pathfinder to develop innovative approaches in AYSRH programming.Basic RequirementsMaster’s of Public Health or other related degree.Minimum of five years related public health/sexual and reproductive health or international development-related work experience.Demonstrated technical expertise in AYSRH.Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights, contraception and HIV and AIDS issues, programs, and projects.Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Pathfinder International.Strategic thinker with ability to write clearly and express complex concepts.Experience working in a developing country.Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on being thorough and detail-oriented, with ability to multi-task and work under tight time-lines.Ability to work as a team member with minimal supervision.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Willingness to travel at least 30%.Fluency in written and spoken English.Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as design and layout programs.
Preferred QualificationsFluency in Spanish, French, Portuguese, or another language.Minimum of two years previous study or work in developing countries.

Pathfinder International is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

How to apply:

To be considered for this position, please apply online at:http://www.pathfinder.org/about-us/careers/employment-opportunities/

Job ID: #752396 Training categories: Information/Communications Country: United States of America City: Watertown Organization: Pathfinder International Theme: HealthHIV/Aids Job years of experience: 5-10 years Job type: Job How to apply HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by

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