Family Planning Compliance Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Family Planning Compliance Coordinator

Company Name: Pathfinder International

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Chattogram

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Advanced degree in public health, social sciences, management or related discipline, or a combination of education and experience that yields the required competencies

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Reporting Relationships:
∎ Legal and Compliance; Programs and Impact
∎ Direct Supervisor: Family Planning Compliance Manager
∎ Classification: Short-term (06 months) Chattogram
∎ Directs: None
∎ Provides overall support for the assigned project in areas related to USG sexual and reproductive health and environmental regulations in close collaboration with Legal & Compliance and Programs & Impact business units. Oversees the implementation of regular monitoring to ensure family planning compliance through the project.
∎ The position is assigned to Pathfinder`s Accelerating Universal Access to Family Planning (AUAFP) project in Bangladesh. AUAFP is a five year multi- million dollar project funded by USAID. The project aims to strengthen and expand access to quality family planning services through a collaborative health system capacity building partnership with the government of Bangladesh, specifically through a flexible implementation model led in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, including the National Institute of Population Research and Training, the Directorate General of Family Planning, and the Directorate General of Health Services.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provides overall support for the assigned project in areas related to USG sexual and reproductive health and environmental regulations in close collaboration with Legal & Compliance and Programs & Impact business units. Oversees the implementation of regular monitoring to ensure family planning compliance through the project.
∎ The position is assigned to Pathfinder's Accelerating Universal Access to Family Planning (AUAFP) project in Bangladesh. AUAFP is a five year multi- million dollar project funded by USAID. The project aims to strengthen and expand access to quality family planning services through a collaborative health system capacity building partnership with the government of Bangladesh, specifically through a flexible implementation model led in partnership
∎ with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, including the National Institute of Population Research and Training, the Directorate General of Family Planning, and the Directorate General of Health Services.
∎ contractual requirements and stated activity results. Recommends methods to improve contractor performance.
∎ Technical Assistance: Provides technical support and training when necessary.
∎ Project Management and Participation: Leads, manages or participates in cross-functional project teams

Additional Requirements:
∎ Compliance Regulations and Requirements: Advanced knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies applicable to international NGOs working on public health issues under grants and contracts funded by USAID.
∎ Policies and Procedures: Foundational knowledge of best practices in the development of business policies and procedures, including knowledge of methodologies for assigning responsibility and accountability.
∎ Change Leadership: Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in managing change across a broad group of stakeholders in an inclusive manner.
∎ Program and Project Planning and Management: Foundational skills in program and project management and planning to fulfill performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of compliance program policies, processes, procedures and activities.
∎ Training and Development: Ability to develop and deliver training to small and large groups.
∎ Analytical, Communications and Influencing Skills: Proven analytical ability and deep written and oral communication skills, including ability to persuade others at all levels of the organization.
∎ Multi-tasking Skills: Ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time and work cooperatively with multiple partners.
∎ Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as a member of the team, ability to thrive in a matrix organization, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment
∎ Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments in sexual and reproductive health and rights.
∎ Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Demonstrated commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
∎ Advanced degree in public health, social sciences, management or related discipline, or a combination of education and experience that yields the required competencies
∎ 5 years' experience in program management, including experience in compliance requirements
∎ 5 years' international non-profit experience, including experience with USG funded programs and non-US donor programs
∎ Prefer: 3 years' experience as a family planning compliance officer
∎ Extensive Travel required; must be willing to travel in public transportation
∎ Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop computer

Application Deadline: January 4, 2020

Company Information:
∎ Pathfinder International

Category: NGO/Development