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Capacity Strengthening Manager

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Capacity Strengthening (CS) Manager to support two upcoming five-year orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) projects in Mozambique, which will be led by local organizations that will manage direct USAID funding for the first time. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the projects.

The CS Manager will provide leadership for organizational capacity development for the two local prime partners, as well as their local subpartner organizations. S/he will coordinate capacity strengthening interventions with the partners, the FHI 360 team, and other capacity strengthening providers.

Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentor key personnel in the prime partners in implementing strategies to manage growth across all sectors
• Coordinate FHI 360 non-technical TA provision (HR, compliance, finance, etc.) and support staff to set up TA plans for each partner
• Support prime partners in preparing USAID deliverables
• Manage development and monitoring of CS work plan, timely progress towards stated objectives, and partner progress
• Develop training and coaching materials and obtain inputs from colleagues and other available resources
• Deliver and coordinate interactive and practical learning sessions, tapping into internal and external expertise
• Manage logistical arrangements for trainings and workshops
• Conduct or coordinate capacity assessments as needed
• Support prime and subpartners in establishing mechanisms to access outside support (e.g. legal, auditing, IT)
• Guide Organizational Capacity Development Advisor in organizing organizational development support and working with prime partners and subpartners to develop capacity priorities

  Minimum Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree plus at least 6 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree plus 7-9 years’ experience in social sciences, business administration, or a related field.
  • Experience in strengthening the capacity of local organizations including assessing technical and organizational capacity, developing customized capacity building plans, and providing individualized training, coaching and on-site support in various areas of need.
  • Experience in working with USAID/ PEPFAR funding required, in Mozambique an advantage.
  • Highly experienced project manager that understands the integration of budgets, project targets, organizational structures and technical approaches and can support local organizations in developing the systems and capacity the ability to do this.
  • Solid experience in the management of people and systems in high-pressure environments.
  • Experience managing complex human resource situations an advantage. Experience managing consultants (design TORs, select candidates, revise deliverables).
  • Excellent communicator with demonstrated ability to be an influential coach and TA provider.
  • Fluency in English and Portuguese – oral and written.
  • Excellent computer skills, including advanced Excel skills.

    All applications for vacancies at FHI360 are free. Is prohibited any payment for the Recruitment & Selection process at FHI360.

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    This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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