Technical Specialist / Provincial Team Leads at Abt Associates

Abt Associates, a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development, seeks qualified candidates for the anticipated USAID Zambia Family Health and Nutrition program to improve the capacity of the public health system to sustainably deliver quality reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition services (RMNCAH&N) across four provinces of Zambia.

The four Provincial Team Leads will manage and coordinate technical assistance to the provinces and districts delivered by the project’s provincial team. S/he will also provide technical assistance/ expertise in one of the following technical areas: reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, adolescent health and nutrition programs and service delivery; or health systems strengthening (including public financial management or performance management). One team lead will be located in Southern, Eastern, Muchinga and Luapula, respectively.  The positions are contingent upon contract award to Abt Associates.

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in a relevant field or Diploma in a relevant field with extensive professional experience including strong management and interpersonal skills
• 10 + years of experience supporting and implementing donor funded programs
• Must be able to manage relationships with internal and external program stakeholders and partners
• Capability to work with a diverse group of partners and bring organizations with various missions and goals together for shared planning sessions
• A record of successful performance in at least one of the technical areas mentioned above
• Ability to plan and facilitate training, workshops, and project planning exercises

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