Specialist Private Sector Engagement at Project Hope

POSITION SUMMARY:

Project HOPE is seeking to engage Specialist Private Sector Engagement to support USAID THRIVE- South project in Nigeria.

• The purpose of the USAID THRIVE project is to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS on orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). The project will ensure that OVC are cared for and protected by their households, communities, local and state governments, while engaging with both government and private sector stakeholders for visibility of the project.
• The specialist, Private Sector Engagement reports to the PSE Advisor and will be responsible for providing technical leadership to the USAID THRIVE project with emphasis on ensuring private sector engagement across the THRIVE South portfolio.
• S/he will work closely with the project technical team to identify areas of gaps and will be responsible for designing and implementing activities for resource mobilization. The private sector engagement specialist will provide technical support in engaging stakeholders to improve the quality of OVC service delivery by ensuring counterpart funding for provision of OVC services by local and state government in all THRIVE SOUTH Implementation  states, as well as lead efforts in resource mobilization from the Private sector.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

These will include to;

• Work closely with THRIVE South project teams to understand their needs related to engaging with Private Sector to service, innovate and mentor projects to ensure effective private sector engagement across the portfolio.
• Manage and further develop existing relationships with global companies, based on the Strategy, to deliver on priority initiatives and to develop new national initiatives.
• Contribute to continual improvement of private sector engagement across THRIVE South and to developing THRIVE South private sector strategy.
• Develop new initiatives and corporate partnerships to strengthen project impact.
• Build and maintain partnerships with global and national private sector coalitions
• Participate in major national events relevant to the project private sector work and represent THRIVE South at the events
• Act as focal point and key private sector specialist for THRIVE South
• Develop and manage processes for maintaining on-going national level monitoring and oversight of private sector engagement activities
• Prepare project proposals in collaboration with strategic company partners for resource mobilization.

Competencies:

• Experience working with national private sector companies, supporting them to understand and develop sustainable policies and strategies.
• Experience Initiating and inspiring partnerships with the private sector.
• Experience preparing project proposals with a private sector engagement focus.
• Experience developing communication materials aimed at a private sector audience
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across different geographies and cultures, and being able to translate experience and skills into a range of contexts.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Economics or a health-related field is required
• At least 7 years of professional work experience designing and implementing private sector engagement activities for complex programs in developing countries.  Previous experience on USAID programs and health or social welfare-focused programs preferred
• Familiarity with the Nigerian private sector including government planning and budgeting processes at Federal and state levels
• Strong skills in negotiating with and engaging with national and state private sector officials at all levels
• Familiarity with the use of performance tracking tools.
• Experience working with private sector actors involved in health service delivery
• Experience in designing and implementing annual resource mobilization plan
• Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track organization development performance as per the objectives of the project 
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and advanced skills in the use of analytical tools
• High degree of familiarity with community-based data bases such as DHIS 2 – its use, customization, and interoperability of related data management platforms.
• Demonstrated results with capacity building/training, and implementing training programs and workshops in Health and Community System Strengthening 
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of PEPFAR MER Indicators, particularly OVC outcomes indicators
• Fluency in English.

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS  

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse  

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Project HOPE and among beneficiaries served by Project HOPE  

Compliance & Ethics  

• Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Project HOPE.  
• As applicable to the position, maintain a clear understanding of Project HOPE' and donor compliance and ethics standards and adhere to those standards.  
• Conduct work with the highest level of integrity  and competency  
• Strong writing and presentation skills  
• Proven capabilities in leadership  
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills  
• Ability to interpret, technical and non-technical materials into the English language  
• Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and other related regional players