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At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit
international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the
ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged
by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision
a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic
solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments
that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are
heard, capable, and vibrant. Pact is a recognized global leader in
international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas
including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society,
natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and
evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This
expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on
systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

## Department

Program Delivery PDEL – Pact exists to help create a world where those who
are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and
take ownership of their future. The Program Delivery Team, contributes to
realizing this purpose by Forging smart partnerships and treating all people
with dignity and respect; Applying organizational policies and regulatory
compliance appropriately and consistently; Facilitating team spirit among
colleagues and promoting the organization through communications; Influencing
decision makers through focused, relevant communications; Continually striving
to learn and share knowledge and find small ways to make the workplace more
enjoyable for all; Cultivating and harvesting innovation; Contributing to the
organization’s ability to think and act strategically at all times; Inspiring
and spreading our desired organizational culture across the global enterprise.

## Position Overview

ACHIEVE is a five-year, USAID-funded global cooperative agreement with the
dual objectives of attaining and sustaining HIV epidemic control among at-risk
and hard to reach pregnant and breastfeeding PBF women, infants, children,
and youth, as well as to mitigate the impact of HIV/ AIDS and prevent HIV
transmission among these populations; and supporting the transition of prime
funding and implementation to capable local partners in order to meet the
PEPFAR goal of 70% of funding to local partners.

ACHIEVE has been funded by USAID in Tanzania to implement a four-year activity
which aims 1 to improve national- and community-level social welfare systems
in order to sustain support for orphans and vulnerable children OVC and
families affected by HIV and 2 to strengthen the capacity of local
organizations to deliver OVC services. ACHIEVE will begin activities in
Tanzania in October 2020.

The Project Director PD will provide overall technical leadership and
operational oversight for the project and will serve as the primary liaison
with USAID, the GoT, Pact headquarters in DC, and relevant project
stakeholders. The PD will ensure that the project’s goals, objectives, and
strategy are achieved and that contractual requirements are met on time and
within budget. S/he is responsible for directing the entire project team and
managing the critical relationship with local and international partners and
other key stakeholders in coordination with partners, USAID and HQ.

Application Deadline August 31, 2020 at 500 PM EST.

Key Responsibilities

-->Provide overall management, strategic direction, and leadership to the project to achieve expected project goals and results within budget and timeframe.
-->Serve as the principal liaison with USAID in Tanzania, responsible for reporting program results and cultivating and maintaining a positive relationship with USAID staff.
-->Act as a liaison to relevant ministries within the Government of Tanzania to ensure smooth implementation of the project while laying the groundwork for sustainability.
-->Ensure compliance with Pact policies and procedures, USAID, USG, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
-->Manage project budget to meet expected results, ensuring cost-effective use of donor and Pact resources.
-->Ensure that Pact provides high-quality technical assistance to the GoT and local partners; conduct regular monitoring and mentoring visits to partners.
-->Provide or ensure provision of technical leadership for social welfare workforce systems strengthening and capacity development for local partners to guide program implementation.
-->Provide executive level coaching and mentorship for local prime implementers of USAID projects, being supported through the ACHIEVE capacity development activities.
-->Coordinate with ACHIEVE HQ staff in the successful programmatic and technical implementation of the project including the timely completion of high-quality work plans, accurate reports, and other mandated deliverables.
-->Ensure close coordination with other relevant in-country initiatives.
-->Hire, supervise, and mentor project staff.

## Basic Requirements

-->Advanced degree Masters or higher in a relevant field such as public health, social work, etc.
-->At least 10 years of senior-level management experience managing and implementing public health or service delivery assistance programs in developing or transitional countries, with strong preference for candidates with experience in Tanzania or other sub-Saharan Africa contexts.
-->Demonstrated track record of successfully building and effectively managing diverse teams of employees.
-->Demonstrated effective interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills.
-->Demonstrated ethical management practices.
-->Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with government and civil society partners.

Preferred Qualifications

-->Demonstrated knowledge of USAID’s objectives and Journey to Self-Reliance.
-->Previous senior-level management experience working on USAID-funded systems strengthening, technical assistance, and/or capacity building projects
-->Tanzanian work experience necessary; Tanzania National preferred.

Application Deadline August 31, 2020 at 500 PM EST.

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Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship
status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal
appearance, credit information, tobacco use except in the workplace,
membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or
non-merit factors.



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