Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.
Position Summary
Futures Group is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor who will provide technical assistance and support to the Government of Zambia (GoZ) national level ministries to support the development and implementation of policy frameworks for the protection of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). The Senior Policy Advisor will conduct policy analysis, lead stakeholder consultation, assist the government in strategy and policy development, and will write and disseminate policy briefs. Responsibilities require knowledge of OVC policy issues in Zambia. Location for this position is Lusaka, Zambia. No expatriate benefits are associated with this position. This position is contingent upon award.
Key Responsibilities
• Provides assistance to the GoZ in the development and implementation of OVC policies at the national and sub-national levels. • Prepares health policy analyses, recommendations, policy briefs, and assessments for client and government use. • Facilitates stakeholder consultation and meetings at the national level. • Knowledge of and interest in OVC issues. • Provides assistance within the project team on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and documentation of project results. • Support capacity building efforts for governmental actors to develop analytic and operational skills related to OVC policy and planning. • Actively participates in the development of annual work planning, design, implementation, and reporting related to project technical activities. • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree or higher in public health, public policy, political science, public administration, communication or a related field.
• 7-8 years of experience required, including at least 3 years working with the GoZ at the national level. • Significant experience in health policy, policy analysis and policy communication. • Demonstrated strength and experience providing technical assistance, writing technical reports, and policy briefs targeted to decision makers. • Proven ability to work collaboratively and build consensus across diverse sets of stakeholders, including governmental, nongovernmental, and international actors. • Experience in M&E and documentation of project results highly desirable. • Prior experience working with USG-funded programs is preferred. • Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences. • Strong facilitation skills required. • Zambian nationals strongly preferred.
Physical Demands
• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility
Work Environment
• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.
All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page.
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