Regional Team Leader (RTL), Somali

TITLE: Regional Team Leader (RTL), Afar
PROGRAM: USAID/Ethiopia Lowlands Health Activity (USIAD/E LHA)
REPORTS TO: Field Program Implementation Lead
WORK LOCATION: Jigjiga, Somali

COMPANY SUMMARY
EngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potential. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.

JOB SUMMARY
The Regional Team Leader (RTL), functionally supervised by the Field Program Implementation Lead and technically closely work with different project directors, will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of EngenderHealth activities implemented in Afar region. Key duties will include leading the operational planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of all project activities within the region. The RTL will play a crucial role in building a cohesive team among staff assigned to each EngenderHealth program activities, and consortium partners implementing USAID/E LHA RMNCAH-N health activities, ensuring effective implementation of planned activities. The RTL will monitor and report on the performance of project activities, both in terms of program outcomes and financial spending, and will collaborate with different teams within EngenderHealth, including the program, logistics, and finance teams. Additionally, will ensure compliance with grants specific to each project. Functionally, the RTL will supervise program officers and administrative staff assigned to the region. The RTL will also represent EngenderHealth in relevant regional forums, actively engaging with stakeholders such as government agencies and local partners as essential. The RTL will work towards establishing functional partnerships with all relevant stakeholders in the region, fostering collaboration and enhancing project impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assume responsibility for the overall management and coordination of USAID/E LHA implemented in Afar region.
• Lead the operational planning of project activities, ensuring alignment with respective project objectives and timelines liaise and collaborate with government counterparts and essential stake holders.
• Lead the implementation of project activities, monitor, and ensure achievements of KPIs against set objectives and project targets.
• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of project activities, such as training, workshops, review meetings in Afar region, closely monitor progress, ensuring adherence to quality standards and desired outcomes.
• Provide overall support, coaching, and guidance to program staff, such as RMNCAH-N officers under their supervision, ensuring the proper and effective implementation of project activities.
• Prepare regular reports on the performance of each project activities, including program progress, outcomes, and financial spending, providing accurate and timely information about each project performance.
• Build a cohesive team among staff assigned to each EngenderHealth projects and consortium partners implementing the USAID/E LHA, promoting effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Collaborate with different teams within EngenderHealth, including the program, logistics, and finance teams, to ensure seamless project implementation and coordination with effective and efficient resource management.
• Thoroughly review the terms and conditions of each project, including specific reporting deadlines, budgetary restrictions, and programmatic guidelines.
• Develop a comprehensive compliance plan that addresses financial management, program implementation, reporting, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with specific grants related to each project, in terms of financial management, program implementation, and reporting and documentation following established guidelines and regulations by EngenderHealth.
• Provide functional supervision of program officers and administrative staff assigned to Afar region, fostering a supportive and productive work environment.
• Build the capacity of the regional team, closely monitor the status of implementation of the various TAs provided to the region and ensure that the TAs delivered as per the regional context, guideline and standards.
• Represent EngenderHealth in relevant regional forums, engaging with stakeholders such as government agencies and local partners, advocate for project objectives and foster partnerships.
• Actively work to establish functional partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the region, including government agencies, implementing partners, and community organizations, EH sub grantees, fostering collaboration and synergy between projects to enhance project impact.

• A Bachelor's or Masters degree in a relevant field such as Medicine, Public Health, or Project Management.
• Eight years of related work experience for BA/BSc holders and 6 year for Masters'
• Higher education or specialization certifications in project management or leadership is preferred.
• Proven experience in managing and coordinating projects,
• Demonstrated experience in leading the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. This includes experience in developing work plans, tracking progress, and reporting on project outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage a cohesive team.
• Experience in supervising and providing guidance to Health program officers and administrative staff is desirable.
• Familiarity with managing projects funded by different grants and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Experience in monitoring financial spending and reporting on grant-specific outcomes is desirable.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with various stakeholders, including government agencies, implementing partners, and community organizations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the cultural dynamics and social context of Afar region.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, partners, and community members.
• Familiarity with public health issues and health service modality interventions, particularly related to Afar region. Understanding the health system and challenges of the region is advantageous.

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS

• Committed to EngenderHealths core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity of technical field level staff.
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building, and coordination.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, as well as negotiation and management skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task, works independently, flexible, and adaptable.
• Excellent computer skills, with knowledge of necessary analytic software applications
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and demands, establish priorities and work effectively in a deadline driven environment; accuracy and attention to detail in the performance of duties is of critical importance.
• Outstanding ability to interact with experts and collaborators across multiple disciplines, program areas, and cultures with exceptional ability to lead, mentor and support teams.
• Ability to tailor data collection approaches to local needs, interests, and capabilities.

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Fluency in English language proficiency is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel to field sites for assigned duties as needed.
• Knowledge of local language