Organizational Development Consultant, Global Health Professional and
Organizational Development (GHPOD) Support Project, Rwanda
Profile:
MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international
development firm providing specialized short- and long-term technical
assistance. Since its 1981 founding, MSI has grown in size and technical scope,
now implementing and managing more than 70 projects worldwide. More than 30 are
long-term, many in conflict-prone or fragile states that include Iraq,
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and South Sudan. Today, our range of technical expertise
includes analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic
growth, strategic planning, organizational capacity building, health and the
justice sector. MSI focuses on helping our local partners foster progress,
manage change and improve the effectiveness of development assistance. We
expanded our global footprint in 2008 by becoming part of Coffey, a leading
geoscience, international development and project management firm, and a
publicly traded company on the Australian Stock Exchange. Alongside the international
development arm of Coffey, MSI has corporate offices in 17 countries. Together,
MSI and Coffey employ more than 1,400 professionals worldwide. For more
information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Summary:
the Global Health Professional and Organizational Development (GHPOD) project,
MSI provides Professional and Organizational Development (POD) services to
USAID’s Global Health Bureau, Regional Bureaus, and Missions. This innovative
program provides capacity development opportunities focused on strengthening
technical, management, leadership, personal, and team effectiveness skills and
competencies.
Summary:
is seeking an experienced organizational development consultant (short-term
consulting assistance) to work with the Rwanda PEPFAR Coordinator on the
formulation and compilation of the Country Operational Plan (COP). The COP is
the vehicle for documenting U.S. government annual investments and anticipated
results in HIV/AIDS and is the basis for approval of annual U.S. government
bilateral HIV/AIDS funding in most countries. Annually, PEPFAR in-country teams
must develop this plan. Expected consultancy length will be 65 days, running
from December 2nd through February 28th.
- In
conjunction with the PEPFAR Coordinator, build team cohesion with the
inter-agency team and assist in the facilitation of programmatic and
budgetary priorities. - Facilitate
negotiations amongst Rwanda PEPFAR Stakeholders (USAID, CDC, Rwanda MOH,
etc.) on programmatic and budgetary priorities. - Provide
coaching and guidance to PEPFAR staff in the development of a full COP.
– Draft and edit narratives, ensuring that they meet the COP guidance and
standards
– Translate COP guidance into simple terms for new staff.
– Ensure deadlines are met. - Deliver
final products according to agreed-to deadlines.
- Master’s
degree in Public Health, Organizational Development, Human Resources or
other related field. - Minimum
ten years of experience in international development, USAID, and/or
international public health. - Demonstrated
facilitation and organizational skills. - Extensive
experience with and current knowledge of the PEPFAR interagency COP
process. - Previous
experience in organizational development and facilitation, preferably with
inter-agency teams. - Demonstrated
interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, teamwork, and the ability
to negotiate and influence. - Excellent
verbal and written skills, as well as the ability to work independently as
well as in team situations.
candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone
calls, please.
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