PSI seeks candidates for immediate placement to manage PSI/Liberia’s Ebola response as well as existing roster of projects in WASH and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Strong candidates will have emergency experience and be entrepreneurial, with an interest and/or experience in private sector approaches to development. The Country Representative is based in Monrovia, Liberia and reports to the Deputy Regional Director in Washington, D.C.
*This position is contingent on funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Country Representative will be responsible for the overall management (financial, administrative, and programmatic) and representation of PSI’s activities in Liberia. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Using PSI’s positioning as communications experts to develop and implement Ebola response activities in collaboration with the Government of Liberia, civil society partners, and donors
- External relations with donor, government, NGO, and commercial entities
- In-country personnel recruitment, training, and supervision
- Development and implementation of marketing and communication campaigns and other social marketing activities
- Creation and monitoring of project workplans
- Management of program budgets
- Financial and other reporting as required by donors and PSI/Washington
- Development and enforcement of field office administrative policies
- Fundraising for new activities
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Significant general management experience, with a technical background in public health or marketing, and experience in emergency or post-conflict settings
- At least five years work experience in developing countries
- Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated ability to attract, motivate, and build the capacity of staff
- Knowledge of international development and health issues
- Familiarity with USAID and the international donor community
- Fluency in English
The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have: excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; and proven ability to produce results. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated emergency management experience and those that have experience working in limited-capacity settings.
STATUS:
- Exempt
- Level 6
APPLY ONLINE athttp://www.psi.org**. No calls or emails, please.**
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individualsregardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
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