Challenge TB COUNTRY DIRECTOR ETHIOPIA Duty station: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the second most deadly infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB. Over the past century we have built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully controlling TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s, we have also shared our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world. We operate from a central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, a regional office in Central Asia and country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from private, institutional, corporate, and government donors.
Challenge TB KNCV is the lead partner in Challenge TB (CTB), the new USAID-funded 5-year global program to decrease TB mortality and morbidity in high burdened countries. We lead an international consortium with eight partner organizations: American Thoracic Society (ATS), Family Health International (FHI 360), Interactive Research & Development (IRD), Japanese Anti Tuberculosis Foundation (JATA), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), and the World Health Organization. The overarching strategic objectives of Challenge TB are to improve access to quality patient centred care for TB, TB/HIV, and MDR-TB services; to prevent transmission and disease progression; and to strengthen TB platforms.
Purpose of the position The purpose of the position is to manage the country office in Addis Ababa, supervise the KNCV staff, and to represent KNCV and Challenge TB in the country. The Project Director is responsible for the overall implementation of the Challenge TB project including the development of annual work plans and budgets, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. He/she coordinates and works closely together with the coalition partners in the country, the National TB program, the USAID mission, the Global Fund, project beneficiaries and other stakeholders to successfully implement the Challenge TB country project.
Organizational position The Country Director supervises the country office team of international and local staff and reports to the portfolio manager at KNCV’s headquarters in The Hague.
Job Requirement
Whom are we looking for? Education:
A master’s degree in a health-related field with qualifications in public health or a related discipline.
Knowledge/experience:
At least 5 years of experience with managing large projects in complex settings, in international organizations
Preferably experience in or knowledge of TB control
Preferably experience with USAID funded projects
Experience working with Global Fund is an asset
Behavioral competencies and skills:
A strong team leader who is results-oriented and can motivate staff
A strategic thinker
Able to delegate tasks
Able to communicate within the organization and the partnership network
Excellent verbal and written skills in English and preferably in the official language of the country where posted
Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
What do we offer?
A fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract;
An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience;
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.