Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Country Director

 

Location: Nigeria

 

Summary

Provides strategic leadership and direction of Pathfinder to achieve the organizational vision, mission and objectives in the assigned country.

Oversees the programmatic and operational management.

Represents Pathfinder with government, local and international organizations in the assigned country.

 

Key Job Competencies

Strategy Development and Implementation: Leads in the development and implementation of programs and services that are in line with the overall strategic plan of Pathfinder and the context in the country/region. Facilitates the alignment of Pathfinder area programs to strategic priorities and accountability mechanisms provided in Pathfinder programming framework. Leads, directs and mentors the country staff in line with the organizational strategy.

 

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

Country Specific Public Health System: Deep knowledge of the assigned country's public health system.

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Deep knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments in SRHR. Proven skills in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development and intervention activities, preferably with USAID, WHO, or other donor organizations working in the health sector.

Program Operations and Development: Deep knowledge of implementing and managing similar program operations in the developing world including advocacy

Proposal Development: Mastery of skills in proposal development from concept to full proposal, resource mobilization, and proven ability to raise substantial research/development funds.

 

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

Languages: Proven writing and speaking skills using local languages and English language

Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.

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.

Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.

 

Minimally Required Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Business, Marketing, Social Science or related discipline.

Prefer: Master's Degree

10 years' experience in managing global business processes and relationships in large, international organizations; proven experience in proposal development from concept note to full proposal 

10 years' experience in developing and implementing innovative strategies of resource mobilization with a proven record in raising substantial research/development funds, and a proven record in research and advocacy

5 years' experience managing and developing direct reports

5 years' international non-profit experience

5 years' experience in program management in the INGO sector 

Prefer: Experience with USAID-funded projects 

Prefer: Experience managing large, complex family planning projects while living in developing countries

 

Other Information:

Travel required (at least 50%)

Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop computer.

 

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should: