Senior Technical Advisor SBCC

Population Services International
US - Washington - Olympia
January 5, 2025

Senior Technical Advisor SBCC
Location:
Maseru, Lesotho
Location type:
On Site
• Local position (visa/work authorization will not be sponsored by PSI)
Welcome to PSI! PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare - people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed.
Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission.
Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people's voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs.
Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on!
Join us!
PSI seeks a Senior SBCC Advisor to lead PSI's work under the USAID Sustaining Epidemic Control through Unified Prevention (SECURE) Activity, a five-year initiative focused on providing person-centered, evidence-based HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services across Lesotho.
The project aims to address and close critical HIV prevention and treatment gaps, working in collaboration with the Government of Lesotho and leveraging past successes to advance a sustainable, equitable response to the epidemic.
The Senior Advisor will be responsible for leading successful implementation of SBCC workstreams throughout the project lifecycle from start-up to close-out.
Accountable for delivery of all aspects of SBCC activities and oversight and supervision of project staff.
Lead departmental/functional strategy development and work planning and supervise the team responsible for implementation.
Serve as a subject matter expert internally and represent the project externally with donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
What You'll Do
Develop departmental/functional strategic priorities in collaboration with SECURE senior management team.
Develop and oversee workplans and budgets to execute strategic priorities.
Monitor deliverables and progress, course correcting when necessary.
Drive the utilization of evidence-based tools, innovations, and best practices to improve the project's performance.
Develop and manage strategic partnerships with external stakeholders and partners.
Ensure effective collaboration between stakeholders and partners.
Represent SECURE at internal and external meetings, conferences, and donor meetings.
Support SBCC capacity building of staff and partners engaged in activities related to area of expertise.
Assist the CR or Project Director with other tasks and projects as necessary.
Serve as a member of the PSI/Lesotho leadership team collaborating closely with other senior staff to improve overall programmatic and operational performance.
Supervise and develop team members.
Make recommendations concerning employment, termination, performance evaluations, salary actions, and other personnel actions.
Set team and individual goals.
Prioritize, organize, delegate, and coordinate the flow of work.
Enhance individual employee performance through frequent and timely communication and support.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.
Master's degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred.
At least 8 years of related experience.
Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
Demonstrated success designing and executing SBCC activities for HIV prevention, care, and treatment in Southern Africa.
At least 3 years of leadership experience on a USG-funded project preferred.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
Advanced knowledge in relevant departmental/functional area.
Excellent leadership, employee development, and management skills.
Excellent customer service, relationship building/management, and consensus building skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
French and/or Spanish language skills preferred.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Why Work at PSI? PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives-we think this should apply to our employees, too.
Diversity & Inclusion:
PSI affirms its commitment to diversity and believes that when people feel respected and included, they can be more honest, collaborative, and successful.
Health & Wellness:
In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work-life fit.
Time Away:
We want you to take time away when you need it.
PSI offers a competitive leave package.
Learning & Development:
PSI is committed to your career growth.
Innovation & Collaboration:
With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most.
PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of actual or perceived characteristics.
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