Deputy Director, USAID GH PEARL

Overview of the Company

Social Solutions International, Inc. (Social Solutions) is a Hispanic and woman-owned business emphasizing quality research and evaluation, training and technical assistance, and institutional support services. We are a mission-driven organization that believes that superior science can improve the world. Social Solutions is dedicated to the creation of social and health solutions to improve the welfare of underserved populations worldwide.

Social Solutions is responding to USAID’s solicitation for Global Health Program Evaluation, Analysis, Research and Learning (GH PEARL) - a global, five-year, $ 90 million cooperative agreement. The purpose of this activity is to support countries receiving assistance with maternal and child health, family planning and reproductive health, and primary health care. The approach will be to ensure use of high-quality data and evidence to strengthen policies and program implementation to improve health and save lives in low-and middle-income countries. GH PEARL will provide technical assistance through monitoring and evaluation of programs, conducting of research to fill evidence gaps, and improving the understanding of barriers to optimal program operations and their root causes as well as building the capacity of other organizations to do similar work. GH PEARL will be a global ward jointly managed by the Office of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) and the Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) in the Bureau for Global Health working in partnership with LMIC leaders, USAID missions and other stakeholders.

Overview of the Position

The Deputy Director will provide operations and management leadership along with MERL technical expertise and will engage in implementing field and/or global activities under this award.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient planning and the development of core and field support work plans.
• Manage project implementation and budgeting including the submission of technical reports, work plans, performance reports and other key deliverables for GH PEARL.
• Develop and manage the process for responding to central investments and Mission buy-ins.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in international development or relevant field
• 10 years of USAID or other donor’s project management experience
• 5 years of experience demonstrating MERL technical expertise
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience with USAID buy-in mechanisms

Equal Employer

Social Solutions International offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.social solutions.biz.

Social Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.