The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.Develop and execute overall program work plan to successfully achieve all program objectives as agreed with the donor.Provide technical guidance and oversight to consortium members by ensuring effective functioning of all relevant technical working groups and uniformity of the required tools, techniques, processes and approaches for effective and quality program implementation.Closely work with the Team Lead to ensure overall strategy, management, and operations for the program making key decisions, mitigating risks, and ensuring the integrity of the program’s timely implementation.Lead and supervise the project’s senior team across all consortium members, including providing leadership and building capacity across core project staff.Lead technical and operational planning and relevant technical communications for the program.Provide technical direction for the development and adherence to the MEAL and CLA plans for the successive phases of the program to capture expected performance and results.Lead regular data reviews of deliverables, program practices, tools and achievements against programmatic targets and quality standards; integrate learning and adaptation for continuous performance improvement informed by an effective use of data.
Minimum Qualifications:An advanced degree in public health, or a relevant discipline. Pharmaceutical management experience preferredMinimum of ten (10) years of experience in leading or advising complex health care service or public health programs in developing countries.Previous program implementation experience in Afghanistan is required.Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience managing and overseeing national level/country-wide public health program in one or more areas of maternal, neonatal, adolescent and child health, family planning, nutrition, infectious diseases, and health systems strengtheningDemonstrated diplomatic, leadership and management skills and the ability to coordinate a diverse team to a common goal.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with donors, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators, government officials and staff at all levels of the organization.Experience working with institutional donors (USAID, FCDO, World Bank, Gavi, etc.) -supported programs is required.Familiarity or experience with the Afghanistan health system is required.Appropriate computer skills are necessary to conduct research, and analysis of study data.Ability to multi-task and keep track of concurrent activities and deadlines.Willing to travel within the country, as appropriate and allowed.Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required. Proficiency in at least one local language is strongly preferred.

Please note that the JD is high level and indicative only at this stage and may be subject to change once the solicitation is released and as the opportunity develops. This position will be contingent on the outcome of the bid.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.