Technical Team Leader
Pact, Inc. (Pact)
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010

Technical Team Leader
Abuja, Nigeria

Position Summary:
Pact seeks Technical Team Leaders for an anticipated USAID HIV/AIDS Prevention program and an OVC program in Nigeria. As a senior manager in Nigeria, the Technical Team Leader (TTL) will work with his/her team to improve the technical and knowledge management of the HIV/AIDS Prevention or OVC program. The main objective of this role is provide overall leadership, coordination and mentoring for Pact technical team as they support the programs and liaise with the administrative team. S/he will work with staff and partners in Nigeria, Pact Africa and Pact headquarters in Pact's Health sector. The TTL will report to the Chief of Party of the HIV/AIDS Prevention or OVC program.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Leadership and Management
To provide mentoring and coaching for Pact Nigeria staff on the technical team.
Coordinate the development, implementation and reporting on all work plans and reports of the technical team.
Review of performance reports.
B. Program and new business development
Ensure Pact's HIV/AIDS Prevention program meets the established goal and objectives and planned outputs and outcomes, and that these results are documented.
Build on existing body of analysis to inform programs as well as Pact contributions to sector consultative and coordination mechanisms.
Ensure that Pact continues to build programs based on strategic analysis of the Nigerian context.
Establish and maintain working relationships with the other technical departments in Nigeria as a base for building/maintaining/expanding a sustainable country and regional program.
Participate in Pact platform meetings as appropriate.
C. Knowledge Management
Continue Pact's practice of sound analysis.
Ensure that the most updated information regarding the programs is shared via the designated mechanisms: any databases, the web page and the monthly highlights report.
Facilitate and/or participate in learning communities and task forces.
Document methodologies and results that can inform the wider Pact community (such as evaluation documents, consultant reports, workshop reports, etc.). Share and promote these resources through a variety of means (including e-mail, brownbags, etc.).
Review relevant reports, evaluations, and other internal and external resources (including the tacit knowledge of individuals) as necessary to utilize Pact expertise and experience for improving program implementation.
Ensure a response to information requests from colleagues and HQ in a timely manner.
D. Other
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform all work safely and maintain a safe working environment.
Qualifications:
Strong demonstrated program management and oversight experience.
Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS or OVC programming and implementation.
Solid understanding of MERL and Knowledge Management.
A good team player, leader and mentor.
Vision for Pact's organizational mandate.
Ability and sensitivity to interact effectively cross-culturally.
Fluency in English and good writing skills.
Knowledge of local languages a plus.
Ability and availability to periodically travel in country to visit projects and programs, and occasionally travel out of country.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills.
Nigerian candidates encouraged.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Master's degree in international development, public health or a relevant field required.

Minimum eight years of work experience in international development and at least three years field experience in health or OVC work.
Senior and sustained experience in HIV/AIDS or OVC implementation and management.
Strong understanding of the Nigerian context; Nigeria experience preferred.
Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact is a voluntary ”at will” relationship.

How to apply
Please apply at our website: www.pactworld.org
Reference Code: RW_88XKMC-26