consultancy: Technical SupportUniversity Research Co.

Hours: The contract is for 65 days with a possibility for extension
Period: July to October 2022
Consulting rate: Commensurate with required experience and qualifications
Reports to: Portfolio Director, Asia/MENA Region
University Research Co., LLC (URC):
Guided by a strong vision of equitable and resilient systems that respond to people's needs and emerging threats, URC helps countries and local actors to build, implement, and sustain science-driven, scalable solutions. Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical expertise to empower governments, communities, and service providers toward strengthening their own health and social systems and improve service quality. We aim to expand access to and improve the quality of services, addressing maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health; global health security and infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene. In our interactions with each other and our clients, we stay true to our values for transformative change by focusing on:
Creativity: by unleashing our creativity, we enhance engagement and interaction to improve problem-solving.
Collaboration: not only does our work towards the same vision and mission instill staff with a strong sense of purpose, but also enables us to complement each other's skills and allocate work to maximize everyone's strengths.
Accountability: we hold ourselves responsible for accomplishing goals, completing assignments, and making decisions.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: we embrace the importance of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, where our leadership and staff model behavior that enriches our organization, demonstrates respect for all people, and supports opportunities for all staff.
Transparency: we understand that when employees deeply trust one another and their leaders, they will be more engaged in their roles because they will not be worried about unfair treatment.
Overview:
USAID's BARMMHealth project, implemented by University Research Co., LLC (URC) in partnership with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)'s Ministry of Health, seeks to improve access of underserved populations to quality family planning (FP), maternal and child health (MCH), and adolescent reproductive health (ARH) information and services. The project develops the commitment and capacity of the government, civil society and local communities to respond to the needs and choices of families across the region's five provinces and two cities by facilitating evidence-based solutions aimed at better health outcomes and a self-reliant health system.
USAID's BARMMHealth project is seeking to engage a qualified short-term consultant to execute the core technical, leadership and operational improvements identified during the adaptive management exercise.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Participate in the planning and preparation for the FY23 workplan process, Grants Pause and Reflect sessions in partnership with HQ and Senior Management Team
Work with "Legacy Champions" to finalize strategies for FY23 and FY24, consolidate the legacy approaches in a streamlined way, and ensure they are woven throughout all documentation by the project
Work with COP and technical leads to prepare operational plans and budgets for FY23 based on the approved workplan including resource management
Provide quality assurance reviews, feedback and coaching for key deliverables, USAID communication such as emails, and other technical products such as the weekly report
Participate in team meetings, foster collaboration and communication, and offer recommendations and suggestions to senior management team to enhance teamwork and efficiencies
Support the coaching and mentoring of the COP and DCOP-Operations in effective project management and leadership
Identify risks and opportunities for HQ to consider for FY23 and beyond
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
URC is looking for an experienced health or development professional with previous experience working with the US Government funded health programs.
Excellent communication skills, work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds.
Strong writing and presentation skills
Availability to travel to and based in Cotabato City during the duration of consultancy.
Required Experience & Qualifications:
Masters' degree in clinical or Public Health or Health Services
Minimum 10 years of experience in providing technical support with leadership roles with focus on FP and RMNCH
Previous experience working on USAID funded project is preferable
Proven track record of building and managing teams to plan, implement, measure and document effective programs.
Familiarity with USAID implementation, reporting requirement and standards is a must
This job is open to candidates legally authorized to work in the Philippines.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unless otherwise directed, we will retain your CV in our database for future opportunities.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce
University Research Co.

Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Permanent
Full-time