The Senior Manager, Strategy Development works within the Program Development and Strategy unit to support MSH’s Health Programs Group to meet its financial targets.
The position will assist in guiding the development of technical strategies in HPG proposals, will contribute to the development and execution of multi-disciplinary positioning strategies, and potentially serve as technical strategy lead on select proposals. He/she will monitor key funding and technical trends and ensure that all proposals developed by the HP Group reflect those trends through strong, evidence-informed technical strategies.
Specific Responsibilities
Proposal strategy development (40%)
- Systematically capture, validate and analyze multiple streams of data from a variety of internal and external sources pertinent to key HPG bids.
- Identify and define the skill sets needed for successful proposal teams and work with cluster leads to ensure that adequate resources are assigned for all HPG bids.
- Work with Proposal Managers and Technical Strategy Leads on utilizing the “macro-level” proposal strategy to identify and define technical approaches and activities.
- Assist with the management and drafting of proposals, as needed.
Proposal strategy capacity development (20%)
- Serve as a resource within HPG to guide and influence successful proposals based on sound technical strategy development.
- Build the capacity of key technical staff on the design and development of technical approaches, and assist them to develop “macro-level” proposal strategies. This may include the development and/or refinement of tools, development of specific trainings, and one-on-one mentoring.
Positioning strategy development (15%)
- Convene diverse teams from across MSH’s functional areas to develop multi-disciplinary positioning strategies for key bids.
- Oversee the implementation of the positioning strategies and provide course corrections as necessary.
Program strategy development (15%)
- Monitor, analyze and ensure that MSH is positioned to take advantage of key funding trends across the health sector, in line with the HPG overall program strategy.
Synthesize and present complex information and data in a concise and structured manner that leads to sound strategy development.
Advanced degree in public health, international development or related field.
- 8 years of professional experience in international development and global health, with at least one year of field experience in a developing country. Additional years of professional and field experience are desired.
- Proven track record in designing and executing successful capture/positioning strategies for large complex international development solicitations.
- Demonstrated success in developing winning proposal strategies for major donor solicitations including USAID and/or other donors.
- Demonstrated success in creating teams and managing diverse internal relationships to achieve goals.
Knowledge and Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of public health in developing countries and in-depth understanding of global international development trends, issues and structures.
- Ability to analyse and synthesize diverse sources of information to identify current and emerging funding and technical trends.
- Ability to create and maintain functional and productive relationships across the organization, especially with key technical staff.
- Strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task and manage multiple competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal English-language communication skills, knowledge of a second language preferred.
Physical Demands
- Ability to travel to countries in which MSH operates.
EEO Statement
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, age, veteran’s status, or disability unrelated to job requirements.
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