Technical Specialist Consultants – Global Health (Various Proposal Opportunities)

Overview

Location: Open to all locations

Please Note: This is a general call for interested and available international development technical consultants with specialization in global health. If your skills and experience match our needs for a future proposal, Global Communities will be in touch to discuss opportunities for collaboration.

Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society, and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous, and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.

Global Communities’ Global Health team is seeking qualified technical specialist consultants for a variety of future programs and new business opportunities. The Global Health team specializes in the following technical areas: primary healthcare; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH); Nutrition; Family Planning (FP); non-communicable diseases (NCDs); HIV/AIDS, malaria, & TB prevention & treatment; human resources for health (HRH); digital health; global health security; social and behavior change; health system strengthening; health information systems. We perform this work worldwide, with an emphasis on the countries listed below.

Global Communities – global health focus countries

Benin

Jordan

Senegal

Burkina Faso

Kenya

South Sudan

Cote d’Ivoire

Lebanon

Sri Lanka

El Salvador

Madagascar

Syria

Ethiopia

Mali

Tanzania

Ghana

Niger

Togo

Guatemala

Palestine (AKA “West Bank and Gaza”)

Uganda

Honduras

Rwanda

Ukraine

Indonesia

Selected technical specialist consultants may serve in proposal development roles and/or be named in future Global Communities’ proposals as subject matter experts for programs across the above countries. These programs will vary in length, location, technical focus, and donor/client, so we are seeking a range of interested technical specialists with whom we can collaborate to quickly respond to funding opportunities as they arise. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.

Qualifications:

• At least an MPH, master’s degree, or equivalent in a related discipline (e.g., nutrition, health sciences) with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in one or more of the global health-related technical areas above.

• Deep technical expertise, demonstrated understanding of technical trends and evidenced based interventions in a technical area above.

• International development experience, including recent work in a Global Communities global health focus country listed above is required.

• At least 5 years of experience in a technical leadership position (e.g., Technical Director, Senior Technical Advisor) on international donor-supported programs is required.

• At least 5 years of experience implementing programming under various donor rules and regulations (e.g., U.S. Government, World Bank, Global Fund, Gates Foundation) strongly preferred

• At least 5 years of management/supervisory experience is required.

• Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams is desired.

• Proven ability to lead technical design and/or writing for global health-related proposals and willingness to provide a sample of such work.

• Languages: Full Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Additional language skills are preferred (especially French, Spanish and Arabic).

• A passion for the mission and values of Global Communities.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV (required) and cover letter (optional), clearly specifying the following:

1. Your years of experience in the technical areas outlined above.

1. Your years of experience working in and/or on projects implemented in the countries listed above.

1. Your experience in business development, including what roles (e.g., proposal director, technical writer, technical advisor) you have held and years of experience.

Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society. We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.