Overview of Role:

CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to help governments across Africa use advanced planning techniques (e.g., data-driven decision making) to help drive catalytic reductions in malaria cases and deaths. This person should be passionate about solving ever-changing, complex problems to make a positive impact to the world around them and contribute to a healthy and productive work environment.

As part of the Global Malaria Team, the Associate will provide direct support to all levels of government. Areas of support will include: developing malaria national strategic plans, conducting analysis to optimize the value of every dollar spent, working towards the strengthening of financial and programmatic data use for decision-making, improving the holistic management of programs, and seeking funding to support malaria programming.

This position reports to the Africa Manager for Malaria Strategy and Financing and will work in close collaboration with the CHAI Country Teams and Regional Technical Teams. Focus countries supported include, but are not limited to, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, though potential support may be required in other countries (e.g., Nigeria).

The Associate will bring outstanding analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, and the Associate must be able to work independently and have deep personal commitment to producing results. A background in finance or malaria is not required, but may be an advantage. The Associate will be expected to be fluent in Excel. Most of all, this position requires resourcefulness, tenacity, patience, humility, and high ethical standards.

• Develop Excel-based budget and cost models for malaria interventions;

• Conduct analyses to map available funding to needs and identify resource gaps;
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize and optimize activities within funding envelope;
• Develop funding proposals to mobilize resources (e.g., from Global Fund) for countries;
• Facilitate evidence-based program reviews and strategic and operational planning;
• Assist malaria programs in identifying and addressing impediments to funding absorption, activity implementation, and programmatic goals;
• Strengthen financial and programmatic data use to inform program management and strategic decision-making;

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across CHAI, government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector at the regional, national, and subnational level;
• Facilitate coordination between government, partner, and internal stakeholders;
• Share updates, best practices, and lessons learned;
• Travel to remote regions with limited infrastructure and medical care; and
• Other responsibilities as needed.

• Essential: Professional-level fluency (verbal and written) in English
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Policy, Public Health, International Development, or related field;
• 2+ years of working experience with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership in management consulting, public health financing, or another relevant field;
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple work streams simultaneously, to set priorities, and to work independently and flexibly with a strong commitment to excellence in high-pressure situations and in remote settings;
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
• Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships in a challenging multicultural environment; and
• Willingness to travel frequently (30-50% of time) within Africa, including potential trips to rural areas.

Advantages

• Master’s degree in Business, Policy, Public Health, International Development, or related field;
• Experience working and communicating with government officials, multilateral organizations, or development donors;
• Experience living or working in resource-limited countries, especially in Africa;
• Experience working remotely with a decentralized/remote team;
• Knowledge of malaria and/or other major global infectious disease problems; and
• Experience or knowledge of health finance, public finance, or finance for development.