Technical Project Advisor I, Nigeria - DISC and NEXUS Projects at Population Services International (PSI)

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to be healthy by providing access to products and services that range from mosquito nets to HIV testing.

There are over 7,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a motivated group of entrepreneurs and professionals with a diverse range of backgrounds all the way from the medical industry to the music business, all with unique skills we bring to the job.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Project Advisor I, Nigeria - DISC and NEXUS Projects

Job ID: 2024-3844
Location: Abuja
Category: Technical Health Area
Work From Almost Anywhere Status: Not Applicable
Reports to: DISC Deputy Project Director, with dotted line to Global Director for SRH Projects
Travel: More than 30% domestic & international travel.

Your Contributions

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the two projects’ technical activities and strategy, including leading the development and introduction of innovative technical approaches. Oversee specific project deliverables across partners to ensure they are completed on time and in accordance with PSI quality standards. 50% of Time
• Develop project technical guidance. Provide technical assistance and/or training to build capacity of project staff and partners. Build and nurture strategic relationships with relevant external stakeholders through technical assistance and capacity building to effectively deliver desired project results. Represent the project at internal and external fora. 20% of Time
• Report regularly on program activities, including documenting key learnings and guidelines. Prepare and submit timely project technical reports for management and donors' decision- making process. Synthesize lessons learnt documentation and dissemination of best practices. 20% of Time
• Collaborate with Monitoring and Evaluation team to establish monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project progress, KPIs and impact measurements. Provide inputs to the project's program management team for the development of budgets and budget realignments by project's program management team. 10% of Time.
• Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field. 
• Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge in relevant technical area. 
• Ability to provide technical assistance to project staff and external stakeholders.
• Creative thinker with ability to lead technical approach.
• Ability to produce technical products and tools with minimal oversight and direction.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external colleagues.
• Able to work as a member of a team and independently.
• Self-starter.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365. Familiarity with a quantitative or qualitative data analysis program preferred.
• Excellent presentation abilities, interpersonal, diplomatic, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) as well as the language of the applicable country and/or region.
• Cultural humility and respect.

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

• Measurement: You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.
• Pragmatism: You’ll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won’t be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.
• Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it’s the only way you’ll learn and improve.
• Collaboration: You’ll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won’t succeed.
• Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.
• Commitment: You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.

Salary

• Please note that those hired outside of the US will be employed through the local PSI office.
• Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the local office, including payment in local currency.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applicant must be authorized to work in Nigeria
• This position is contingent on funding being awarded
• References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. Must be authorized to work in Nigeria. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position.
• PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
• Accessibility notice: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: [email protected] or call (202)785-0072.