DAI Global UK Ltd is seeking qualified consultant experts to expand its Global Health Roster across a broad range of technical areas. Candidates added to the roster would be considered for Short Term Technical Assistance (STTA) with assignments ranging from 2 weeks to 9 months in length, occasionally with longer roles on offer.
DAI is an international development company. For more than 50 years, we have worked on implementing large, multi-country, complex programmes for major donors. We have over a dozen corporate offices worldwide and an operational presence in 50 other countries. We have a global workforce of nearly 6,000 staff. DAI specialises in taking a collaborative, ‘whole-of-society’ approach to our work in health. We act as a trusted broker – helping to strengthen partnerships between national governments, development partners, civil society organisations and private sector organisations to support and catalyse locally-appropriate, sustainable and effective solutions.
Find out more about DAI’s work on Global Health, here: Global Health · DAI: International Development
The role:
We are looking for Senior Experts (10+ Years of Experience) ideally with experience of working in one or more of the following countries: Bangladesh, DRC, Ethiopia, Malawi, Nepal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Pakistan, Nigeria, Somalia, Kenya, Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Zambia. DAI is especially interested in hearing from national experts in these listed countries.
Possible areas of technical and advisory assistance may include:
· Health system strengthening
· Health systems financing and/or administration
· Public health
· Newborn and child health
· Neglected tropical diseases
· Reproductive and maternal health
· Family planning
· Sexual reproductive health and rights
· Climate resilient health systems
· Climate resilient water sanitation and hygiene systems
· Nutrition
· Food system transformation, food safety and food security
· Health and humanitarian work (e.g.disaster preparedness and response integration, health systems in fragile and conflict states)
· Research, technology and innovation around health systems (e.g. private sector engagement, information systems)
· Multi-sectoral/cross-sector approach
· Political and economic analyses
· Social inclusion and gender equality in health programmes
Potential job duties/scope of work:
· Stakeholder management (e.g. engage stakeholders, facilitate and attend in-person/virtual meetings)
· Presentation and report writing
· Developing, writing and implementing policies, strategies, proposals and action plans
· Data collection and analysis
· Field visits
· Capacity building (government, partners)
· Influencing and advocacy work
· Monitoring and evaluation
· Learning and knowledge sharing with other consultants
· Project management
· Oversight to/collaborate with other consultants (if necessary)
Experience and Expertise
· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline or field; advanced degree preferred
· Ten (10) or more years of relevant technical experience
· Country experience: Bangladesh, DRC, Ethiopia, Malawi, Nepal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Pakistan, Nigeria, Somalia, Kenya, Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen. DAI are especially interested in receiving CVs from national consultants in these listed countries
· And/or experience in designing, supporting, assessing and evaluating global coordination, assistance and support mechanisms, such as the Global Health Initiatives
· Prior experience working closely with local partners and government officials to strengthen national institutions, systems, policies and coordination
· Prior experience in activity planning and implementation or working productively on a team
· Experience working for the UK Government, and in particular with FCDO country posts, is desirable
· Professional proficiency in English. Fluency in French, Arabic and other relevant languages desirable
Advert close: 23rd August 2024
We anticipate that there may be a high level of interest in this advert. Regrettably, we may not be able to respond to all candidates on an individual level. We would intend to contact individuals as and when specific opportunities arise.
Please submit a covering letter with the following information:
1. Contact information including linked In
2. Country of Residence / City of Residence
3. Country/Regional Experience
4. Expectations for a gross daily fee rate in GBP
5. Expertise in which areas outlined in job description
6. Please briefly describe your key relevant experience and expertise (approx. 300 words)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
This job description details the key elements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Job roles evolve over time and job-holders may be required to complete additional tasks in line with business needs.
You will be pleased to know that we strive to uphold the highest ethical standards and that we are working with our clients to reduce the opportunity for people who are known to have breached ethical standards to work in our field. Any staff and/or consultant contract with DAI, therefore, will be subject to satisfactory reference checking and vetting.
