Various Positions

FHI 360 Nepal Office

Vacancy Announcement

FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources, and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. With collaborations in over 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and strengthen community resilience. We share data-driven insights and scalable tools that expand access and equity so communities can effectively address complex challenges, respond to shocks, and achieve thriving futures.

FHI 360 has been working in Nepal since 1993. Together with the Government of Nepal (GoN), civil society, and the private sector, FHI 360 works collaboratively in the areas of HIV, family planning (FP)/reproductive health (RH), health security, antimicrobial resistance, nutrition, COVID-19 response, procurement, and supply chain management, local capacity strengthening, civil society and media strengthening, governance reform and the environment and climate change.

We request applications from qualified Nepali citizens for the below mentioned positions.

(These positions are required for an anticipated project and are subject to funding approval and availability.)

1. Project Director

The Project Director will provide technical and managerial leadership for a Global Health Security (GHS) project. S/He will devise technical strategies to meet desired outcomes and goals, ensuring that all implemented activities maintain high quality. The Project Director will manage a team of GHS program and technical staff which will work to strengthen capabilities for prevention, detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks in Nepal. S/He will lead the development of the workplan and will ensure project activities are on track with technical expertise informing project implementation. S/He will oversee project timelines and budgets, and assist in the development of donor reports and presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the technical and managerial aspects of GHS activities, including the development of technical strategies and work plans, management of a diverse team, and quality assurance of activity implementation. 
• Strengthen coordination and collaboration with concerned government ministries and entities in health, food, agriculture and environment sectors for effective implementation of the GHS activities.
• Coordinate with development partners, civil society, private sector, UN agencies and donors for creating synergies in strengthening GHS in Nepal.
• Manage a multidisciplinary GHS team consisting of senior-level technical, operational, program and financial management staff. 
• Provide mentoring to program and technical staff promoting leadership and technical expertise in GHS. 
• Lead development and finalization of activity deliverables including periodic workplans, budgets, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, periodic reports and publication materials. 
• Maintain a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with implementing partners.
• Ensure compliance with FHI 360 policies and procedures as well as donor requirements while effectively delivering the results. 
• Represent FHI 360 GHS team in national, regional and international forums, including conferences, policy briefings, and networking events.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master's Degree or equivalent in public health, global health, medicine, animal health/veterinary science, environmental science, or other related fields  
• A minimum of 12 years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility in providing programmatic and technical leadership to design, implementation and management of large development programs involving multiple partners, stakeholders, and geographic areas, preferably in Nepal 
• A minimum of five years of experience in one or more of the following areas: infectious disease epidemiology and surveillance, emerging infectious diseases prevention and control, antimicrobial resistance, health systems strengthening, zoonotic diseases, or risk communication.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects. 
• Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with government stakeholders, private sectors, partner organizations and donors. 
• Proven experience leading a project through evidence and data-driven decision-making.
• Proven capability in leading large teams with individuals from diverse backgrounds and effectively resolving issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to travel domestically at least 25%

2. One Health Advisor

The One Health Advisor will support the implementation of activities to strengthen implementation of the One Health approach to enhance Global Health Security (GHS) in Nepal with the general objective to prevent, detect, rapidly and effectively respond to public health threats of international concern including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens. The incumbent will be responsible for activities related to strengthening the adoption and implementation of the One Health approach and drive strategies to prevent, limit, and contain zoonotic disease spread.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of the One Health approach to engage relevant sectors and disciplines including human health, animal health, wildlife, environment, public, academia, research, and private sectors at national and subnational levels. 
• Lead activities to strengthen national capacities to efficiently operationalize One Health including but not limited to: 
• Support the identification of the One Health core competencies required for Veterinary Services and other relevant sectors at national and sub-national levels; 
• Design/Develop/Deliver training curricula based on the required core competencies for relevant levels; 
• Prepare, organize, participate in, and provide technical support as the trainer for the One Health trainings/workshops; 
• Support to link human and animal health surveillance using the One Health approach. 
• Lead activities to improve national capacity to apply an extended One Health approach to prevent and manage spillovers and/or EID. 
• Contribute to developing/reviewing One Health strategies, action plans and frameworks. 
• Build capacity of FHI 360 staff and partners in One Health and zoonotic diseases and how to implement strategies to detect, respond to, and prevent spillover. 
• Support Technical Director to provide technical assistance to strengthen functions and roles of national committees or technical working groups such as One Health Steering Committee, One Health Technical Coordination Committee or similar governance structures.   
• Provide support to conduct and participate in national One Health committees and technical working groups.   
• Prepare, organize, participate in, and provide technical support, as facilitator, trainer and/or evaluator, at the national and sub national One Health events such as technical meetings, workshops, and simulation exercises in liaison with the key stakeholders. 
• Lead engagement with One Health stakeholders including government entities (health, animal and environment sectors), private sectors, professional organizations and multilateral agencies such as WHO, UNICEF, FAO, and WFP.  
• Coordinate and collaborate with other organizations involved in One Health activities in Nepal.  
• Ensure programmatic and technical quality of the implemented activities.  
• Works closely with the Technical Director to define and adjust annual work plans as well as to implement technical activities. 

Requirements

• Master’s degree in medicine or veterinary science and animal health with a post-graduate degree in relevant field or PhD in public health, life sciences, or a related field with a focus on infectious disease detection, surveillance and diagnostics. 
• 8+ years of experience in public health programs and/or related area.  
• Technical competency in infectious disease(s) and surveillance systems. 
• 6 years experience in diagnostics/surveillance/ Epidemiology/AMR/One Health implementation. 
• Ability to travel domestically at least 25%.

3. MEAL Advisor

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Advisor will lead the country-level monitoring and evaluation activities and develop mechanisms for accountability and learning across a Global Health Security (GHS) project. They will design and implement the MEAL system in accordance with FHI 360’s standards and donor requirements. 

The MEAL Advisor will work closely with leadership and technical teams to enhance real-time service delivery monitoring, support quality improvement systems, and ensure data quality. The incumbent will ensure program data are tracked, verified and supporting documentation is maintained and reported to FHI 360 leaders, the Government of Nepal, and the project funder. 

They will facilitate knowledge sharing, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and drive the use of evidence to guide project strategy and adaptive management. Additionally, they will strengthen the capacity of project staff and partners to engage in MEAL activities. The MEAL Advisor will liaise with relevant technical advisers and counterparts responsible for country-level strategic information and monitoring and evaluation and support coordination on the regional level.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and guidance to the MEAL component of the GHS project in coordination with other project technical areas.   
• Leads the development and implementation of the project’s MEAL framework, ensuring it meets the project goals and standards. 
• Leads the development, evaluation, and presentation of M&E data, ensuring systems are efficient and meet the requirements of technical teams, partners, and stakeholders. 
• Designs and implements capacity building activities and effective learning mechanisms, including program reviews, documentation, knowledge exchange, and mentorship to facilitate knowledge uptake and applied learning 
• Engages with key stakeholders, including government agencies, partners, to promote accountability, collaboration and knowledge sharing 
• Regularly reviews and updates the MEAL frameworks to reflect changes in the project context and best practices. 
• Prepares and submits timely and accurate reports to donor and other stakeholders summarizing project progress, achievements, and lessons learned. 
• Works with other technical teams to develop workplans, presentations, and reports, and represent the project in various forums as required. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health, epidemiology, social work, monitoring & evaluation, demography, biostatistics, statistics, analytics or other relevant discipline. 
• 8+ years working on designing, establishing, and managing monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring data quality, and analyzing data to support performance improvement of programs.  
• Extensive knowledge and experience of M&E systems to enhance project performance and evidence-based decision making, and integrating accountability and learning practices in project implementation. 
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with experience using statistical software and M&E databases. 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of information management systems in human health, animal health and environment sectors in Nepal.  
• Previous experience building capacity for generation and use of strategic information. 
• Proven ability to perform complex data analyses, make actionable recommendations, and present data in clear, easy-to-understand visual formats. 
• Experience in capacity building of staff in MEAL activities. 
• Excellent report writing, analytical, communication, and presentation skills. 
• Experience of working with projects in infectious disease prevention and control, AMR, pandemic preparedness and response, health system strengthening, or other relevant areas is preferred 
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

To apply for this job online, please click on the link https://www.fhi360.org/careers

The final deadline for application is 5:00 p.m. November 13, 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written tests and oral interviews. FHI 360 reserves the right to reject any or all applications received without explanation.