Deadline: 30 January 2016
The Palladium is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Country Director in Karachi, Pakistan.
The Country Director will be responsible for provide overall leadership, management and technical direction of the HP+ Pakistan country program.
Palladium’s mission is to catalyze an enriched future for all.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Country Director performs the following functions-
- Provides senior leadership, management oversight, and coordination to country program.
- Provides subject matter expertise and technical assistance to the program, technical staff and administrators as per global project and country program requirements.
- Provides analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems.
- Uses various quantitative and qualitative techniques to complete work plan tasks.
- Leads and monitors programmatic functions, i.e. development of work plans and budgets.
- Ensures quality of services and compliance per program requirements.
- Provides functional guidance to outside vendors to ensure deliverables are met within timelines and budgets as needed.
- Participates in and/or prepares necessary program-related reports and presentations.
- Organizes and supports as needed program trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
- Participates, and represents the organization as needed, in outside associations, conferences, and symposia.
- Leads and assists in research, data collection, policy formulation, training and capacity building efforts in support of work plan activities and deliverables.
- Supervises technical and operations staff.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience in public health program management, health governance, health economics, policy formulation, or other field related to international health programs are required.
- Strong experience in family planning policy and/or advocacy is required.
- Fluency written and spoken English and Urdu required.
- Strong interpersonal, writing, presentation, and organizational skills are required.
- Experience working with USAID and/or USAID partners is required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter through online process.
For more information, please visit Palladium.
