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About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.  We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Senior Program Officer - LINKAGES Project, Thailand

Description:

LINKAGES is a USAID-funded project managed by FHI 360 aimed at accelerating the Thai HIV/AIDS response to recruit, reach, test, treat and retain populations in HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. The project will focus primarily on MSM and transgender (TG) women.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

The LINKAGES Senior Program Officer (SPO) will provide critical technical and program management oversight to the LINKAGES project in Thailand, particularly focusing on strategy development, technical assiatnce coordinations and ensuring strong collaborations with the local implementing partners and related agencies. The SPO will coordinate and track the technical assistance strategy across the three LINKAGES results areas, respond to capacity building needs of local partners, monitor progress and compliance, conduct quality assurance, evaluation and reporting. The incumbent will assist with establishing and maintaining strong collaboration and networking with a variety of stakeholders at the national, provincial and district levels, and will liaise with all LINKAGES technical and programmatic staff as well as related departments at APRO and HQ level.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Provide technical and program management coordination oversight to the LINKAGES project in Thailand, particularly with the local implementing partners.

•Manage requests for TA from LINKAGES partners and track responsiveness and progress.

•Provide support to strengthen management, processes and overall operations of implementing partners.

•Monitor overall progress against program deliverables, goals and objectives.

•Work with LINKAGES technical and program team to develop technical and programmatic strategies for the project.

•Cultivate strong working relationships with local, national, and internation stakeholders including all local implementors (IAs), Ministry of Health, USAID, CDC, GFATM etc. and other relevant organizations in Thailand to ensure smooth operation of programs and activities supported by FHI 360.

•Coordinates with the M&E Officer in strengthening of monitoring and evaluation systems that track and report program progress.

•Contribute to the development, review and submission of project work plans, and progress reports.

•Represent FHI 360 in key technical working groups (TWG).

•Work with LINKAGES staff in the the country, region and in headquarters on the development and review of sub-awards.

•Supports the design, coordination and implementation of subawards and capacity building, manage the development and utilization of training tools and methodologies for capacity strengthening as well as compliance, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.

•Ensure appropriate monitoring of subgrantees to achieve financial, administrative and programmatic goals.

•Coordinate with LINKAGES Finance Manager, and Program Officers to ensures the quality of subaward and compliance with donor and FHI 360 regulations.

•Maintain and monitor the project specific information system in order to respond fully to donor reporting requirements.

•Work closely with the LINAKGES management teams in Head Quarter, Regional Officer and Country Program Manager to ensure program quality according to FHI 360 standards and ensure the achievement of results for which FHI 360 is responsible under agreement with the donor.

•Provide contract management support to ensure that FHI 360 meet the requirements of the Project, including submission of all deliverables according to the set timeframe as well as review and coordinate the development and submission of financial and progress reports to other donors as required

•Provide support in processing consultancy agreements and contracts.

•Report regularly to the LINKAGES Country Representative/Thailand on progress and status of LINKAGES activities.

•Stay current and up to date on all aspects of PEPFAR programming and reporting.

•Coordinate between APRO Project Support Unit (PSU) and Contract Management Services (CMS) to process procurement requests) – includes securing waiver requests, documentation and securing approvals from FHI HQ and donors as needed.

•Assist the Country Program Manager to ensure that project resources are utilized in accordance with applicable FHI 360 and donor policies and procedures.

•Participate in periodic assessments of the project and site visits as assigned.

•Coordinate for APRO/HQ review and approval of subgrants/subcontracts.

•Respond to a variety of programmatic, financial, administrative and logistics needs and requirements generated from Donors, local partners, FHI 360 APRO and HQ and donors.

•Participate in resource development efforts to identify resource development opportunities and contribute to proposal development process as well as assist in determining the feasibility of developing new projects based on current initiatives and capabilities.

•Involve in the area of M&E which includes development and utilization of target reporting tools, reviewing for consistency and accuracy of information in annual work plans, budgets, semi-annual and annual reports, as well as coordinating with Technical Unit for inputs on targets reviews

•Perform other duties as assigned.

CONTRIBUTION:

•Provide leadership and team building at the project level.

•Contribute to annual strategic planning, work planning and budgeting processes.

•Manage the development of tools and procedures for project implementation, reporting, monitoring, evaluation, capacity assessments, and/or management consistent with cooperative agreement requirements, and manages dissemination of procedures to other staff.

•Oversee the design and implementation process of all subawards and other program activities.

•Ensure accurate and timely reports and other relevant documents, e.g., monthly implementing agency implementation and financial reports.

•Coordinate technical assistance visits.

•Provide input into the development and maintenance of the program management systems and tools.

•Ensure accurate and timely reports and other relevant documents for field programs, e.g., quarterly implementing agency and country office program implementation and financial reports.

•Ensure application of FHI 360 policies and procedures to programs.

•Provide leadership and team building at the task level.

•Provide mentorship to Implementing Agencies (IAs) staff to strengthen their skills in program oversights.

•Provide timely programmatic, financial and administrative support to the Project.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:

•Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow, may structure work of staff members

•Superior written and oral communications skills

•Experience in providing program management support to development project

•Experience in working with country programs funded by US government or other international donors

•Knowledge of health programs (HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, family planning, public health, international development, and/or social science research) in developing countries particularly HIV/AIDS in Lao PDR

•Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV/AIDS

•Financial management, research, report writing and/or analyses.

•Relevant language skills preferred.

•Relevant computer software skills.

•Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations to resolve problems and initiate enhancements.

•Work well in cross-cultural settings

•Ability to travel at short notice

TYPE AND NATURE OF CONTACTS:

•Routine coordination with local partners, all FHI 360 units and consultants, on-site and in the field and resolve problem situations with tact.

•Close liaison and relationship building with USAID/RDMA, USAID Cooperating Agencies and/or regional partners

•Participate in project management team meetings and meetings with donor.

•Represent, as assigned, selected field programs and other organizations including donors, and international and local partners.

•Interact with regional staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel within the project country as well as ability to travel internationally if needed.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENT STANDARDS:

•Masters or MBA in management, public health or social sciences

•At least five years of experience with NGOs or INGOs involving program implementation and management, preferably in HIV/AIDS prevention and care program.

•Experience in program management, monitoring and evaluation and reporting in diverse settings

•Extensive and proven experience in program management, monitoring and evaluation and reporting in diverse settings

•Ability to manage and/or support the capacity building of multiple country programs in Asia and Pacific

•Superior written and oral communications skills

This position is open for National locals only.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/16592/senior-program-officer--linkages-project%2cthailand/job to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities