Deioitte Consulting, LLP is a US-based firm that delivers results and creates lasting value by working side-by-side with our clients to develop and implement innovative strategies and solutions. Deloitte seeks to recruit well qualified organizational development advisors for a current health systems strengthening project in Nigeria The project aims to achieve the following results over a 5 year period:
1) Increased access and improved coverage of high quality comprehensive HIV/AIDS treatment, care and related services through improved efficiencies in service delivery;
2) Improved quality and integration of HIV/AIDS services; and
3) Improved stewardship by Nigerian institutions for the provision of high quality comprehensive HIV/AIDS services.
Position: State Organizational Development Advisor
Position Description
The Organizational Development (OD) Advisor, to be based in Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Bayelsa, Kano, or Lagos state, will work with other members of the SIDHAS project team and various stakeholders to identify needs and design and oversee institutional, financial and technical capacity building interventions aimed at strengthening health management systems for integrated HIV/AIDS service delivery in that particular state. S/he will work in close collaboration with other team members to coordinate all internal and external capacity building efforts within the state to ensure uniformity in standards and maximize cost efficiency while achieving the desired project outcomes. S/he will ensure that all capacity building efforts in the state are integrated with overall project efforts and direction, under the strategic and technical direction of the Capacity/Systems Development Specialist, Organizational Development Team Lead (CD Specialist/ OD Team Lead), based in Abuja . Operationally, on a day-to-day basis, the OD Advisor will report to the State Program Manager. Technically, the OD Advisor will report to the Capacity Development Specialist/OD Team Lead.
Key roles and responsibilities of this position are listed below.
- Provide technical expertise in organizational development and capacity building based on the needs and situation in the respective state. Support the development and implementation of project strategies in these areas within the respective state.
- Support the development of technical documents, abstracts, presentations, and other reports documenting the achievements, lessons learned, and other findings related to the project.
- Provide technical expertise in the following areas: mainstreaming HIV/AIDS services; strategic planning and organizational development processes.
- Assess and develop HR systems and functions for state organizations, as necessary.
- Assess and develop financial management systems and functions for state organizations, as necessary.
- Deliver state capacity building events and interventions, incorporating new and innovative capacity building approaches as appropriate.
- Complete performance assessment, including quality improvement systems and measurement, for organizations in the respective state.
- Build capacity of Nigerian health organizations in the state in the areas of governance and leadership.
- Leverage government resources and build strategic alliances and partnerships, including public private sector partnerships.
Other Duties
- Monitor progress towards project capacity building objectives in the respective state. Make recommendations for changes to state efforts as needed and ensure that program objectives and deliverables are of high quality and are achieved on time and within budget.
- Collaborate on an ongoing basis with other OD Advisors and with the CD Specialist/ OD Team Lead to ensure that all project activities are streamlined and integrated, in both theory and practice.
- Coordinate and network effectively with project staff, other USAID implementing partners, local and state government agencies, and other stakeholders in the state.
- Contribute to overall project and state level work plans, and support the development and dissemination of reports, success stories, lessons learned, and other project technical documents.
- Represent Deloitte in external and internal forums, special events and meetings related to the project as needed.
- Comply with all project and Deloitte HR and financial policies and procedures, including time and expense policies and procedures.
- Complete other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in organizational development, health planning and management, public health, business administration, or other related field
- At least 5-7 years’ experience with USAID funded programs focused on strengthening the capacity of civil society or government institutions. Nigeria experience preferred.
- Expertise in organizational development, strategic planning, financial management, leadership development, coaching, process management and other areas aimed at improving individual and organizational performance.
- Significant experience applying mainstream institutional strengthening approaches such as Organizational Capacity Assessment, Institutional Strengthening Planning, Strategic Planning, Training of Trainers, etc.
- Strong facilitation and mentoring skills, and evidence of their application.
- Solid understanding of USAID definitions and directions in health systems strengthening
- Strong demonstrated experience to manage staff to deliver on time.
- Experience with developing and meeting monitoring and evaluation plans.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including mentoring and communication skills, and tact required.
- Ability and willingness to relocate to state where position will be based.
- Written and verbal fluency in English.
How to Apply:
Interested persons should please submit a CV and cover letter as a word document to: sidhas.2013@gmail.com by March 15, 2013. Cover letter should include state preference and any related experience.
