Organizational Capacity Strengthening Expert, Global Health Risk and Capacity (GHRC) - United States

Company: Democracy International
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 16, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Organizational Capacity Strengthening Expert, Global Health Risk and Capacity (GHRC) - United StatesLocation: Bethesda, MDJob Id: 794# of Openings: 1Organizational Capacity Strengthening ExpertDemocracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Organizational Capacity Strengthening Expert for the anticipated five-year Global Heath Risk and Capacity (GHRC) Mechanism funded by USAID. The purpose of the mechanism is to provide services to USAID health programs in support of the Agency's goal to support local leadership and capacity in development. The mechanism will (i) support USAID OUs' engagement with local organizations, (ii) support capacity strengthening of USAID funded local health partners (both government and non-governmental) and (iii) support the capacity of USAID local health partners through global activities that promote knowledge exchange. This will be a full-time position and will be contingent on award and funding.The position's responsibilities will include:

• Understand and apply Organizational Capacity Strengthening (OCS) approaches to bolster partner and grantee organizational impact.
• Plan and implement OCS with GHRC grantees and partners, including designing and administering organizational assessments.
• Track data relevant to OCS initiatives for each grantee and partner organization.
• Provide guidance and coordinate support to project partners, including on issues of programmatic and budget management activities, compliance, monitoring and evaluation, and documentation.
• Identify potential resources within partner and grantee organizations and provide them with mentorship to leverage them for OCS.
• Establish and develop relationships with in-country capacity building organizations and resource persons to procure organizational assessments, organizational capacity strengthening planning, training, and other technical assistance.
• Develop regular reports and conduct ongoing activity monitoring consistent with the requirements of DI's agreement with USAID and with internal reporting requirements.Secondary Job Duties:
  • Contribute to ongoing Democracy International business development efforts around the world.Qualifications:
    • Master's degree or higher in a relevant field, or bachelor's degree with ten years of relevant experience.
    • Minimum of five years of experience in organizational strengthening and capacity building for donor-funded projects.
    • Deep understanding of the best practices, approaches, and methodology in programming related to organizational capacity building.
    • Strong understanding of USAID Localization Policy.
    • Deep knowledge of USAID regulatory and compliance requirements is strongly preferred.
    • Experience working with local public health organizations focused on serving the needs of their community, particularly underserved populations.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders.
    • English required; proficiency in one or more foreign languages preferred.Reporting:
      • This position reports to the Program Director.Application Process:Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. DI will only contact candidates of interest.All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. DI will not sponsor applicants for work Visa.Democracy International maintains the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.About the Organization:DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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