Country Representative, El Salvador

• Type: Job
• Location: Worldwide
• Organisation: Population Services International (PSI)
• Description:
  Population Services International (PSI) is the world's leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 60 developing countries. PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive changes in health behavior. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices which are affordable to at-risk populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI social markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS, malaria and other diseases. For more information, please visit: www.psi.org. PSI seeks entrepreneurial, dynamic candidates with an interest in private sector approaches to development for the position of Country Representative, El Salvador. PSI, in cooperation with its local affiliate PASMO/El Salvador, is implementing a highly diversified HIV program with key support from USAID and KfW. With an annual budget of $4 million, the program social markets the Vive line of condoms and conducts a range of mass media and targeted behavioral change communications focusing on at-risk groups. The platform is entering a period of program diversification into family planning and in future years possibly other health areas such as nutrition. The platform forms part of a regional PASMO network which operates programs in all seven Central American countries. This position is based in San Salvador. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Country Representative will be responsible for the overall development, management (financial, administrative, and programmatic), and representation of PSI's activities in El Salvador, with a particular focus on leading the program's expansion into long term family planning methods. This includes, but is not limited to: - Launch and oversee a new five year program to social market IUDS and implants; - Develop institutional and leadership/management capacity at PASMO/El Salvador; - Oversee and mentor the PASMO Country Manager; - Liaise with key stakeholders; - Expand the program into new health areas and products; - Donor fundraising for existing and new programs; - Financial and other reporting as required by donors and PSI/Washington; and - Coordinate with the PASMO regional office. QUALIFICATIONS: - Significant personnel and financial management experience; - A seasoned leader/manager who is also technically-minded, with experience in health services, family planning, and HIV/AIDS; - Growth orientation; - Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience; - Knowledge of international development and health issues; - Familiarity with USAID, KfW, the international donor community, and previous experience with host governments; and - Fluency in Spanish and English. The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have excellent communication, diplomatic, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a strong interest in private sector approaches to development; and proven ability to produce results.
• Application instructions:
  APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
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