Community Linkages Advisor

Job Posting Organization:
Pact is an international nonprofit organization that was founded in 197

• It operates in nearly 40 countries and is dedicated to building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven, and owned by the communities it serves. The organization focuses on enhancing resilience, improving accountability, and strengthening knowledge and skills to create sustainable social impact. Pact's mission is to ensure that all people are heard, capable, and vibrant, and it achieves this through its Programs Team, which bridges program management, technical support, and business development to fulfill Pact's global strategy. The Programs Department promotes a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect while influencing progressive change through the development and implementation of global and regional strategies and business plans. It also supports the advancement of innovative solutions and pursues new business opportunities to maximize Pact's impact worldwide.

Job Overview:
The Community Linkages Advisor will play a crucial role in supporting the technical team for the successful implementation of the maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) components of the ACHIEVE Liberia project. This project is funded by the U.S. Department of State and aims to address gaps in maternal, newborn, and child health in Liberia. The Advisor will be responsible for ensuring the availability and access to quality lifesaving MNCH services, enhancing the capacity of the MNCH workforce, and coordinating community-based activities. The role involves engaging with sub-partner organizations to ensure that their activities align with project objectives and the policies of the Ministry of Health. The Advisor will serve as the primary point of contact for strengthening community facility linkages and referral systems, ensuring that community ownership mechanisms are effectively implemented.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Community Linkages Advisor will have a range of responsibilities, including:

• Sub-Partner Oversight and Management: Provide day-to-day technical and programmatic oversight to two sub-partners responsible for implementing community-level activities. Review and provide technical input on sub-partner deliverables, monitor performance against milestones, and support corrective actions as needed. Ensure coordination between sub-partners for harmonized implementation approaches.
• Strengthening Community Engagement: Engage with sub-partners to align community-level interventions with national policies. Guide sub-partners in coordinating community health cadres and ensuring functional referral systems. Support community ownership mechanisms through dialogues and decision-making forums.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination: Work closely with key MNCH stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, donor partners, and implementing partners, to coordinate community-level activities. Strengthen engagement between communities and public health facilities for improved service delivery. Participate in technical meetings on community MNCH interventions.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including completing all required training topics by the deadline.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Midwifery, Public Health, Health Management, or a relevant health field. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in delivering, overseeing, and providing technical assistance in maternal, newborn, and child health. A strong understanding of community health systems, community-facility linkages, and referral models in low-resource settings is essential. Experience working with government health systems and aligning project activities with national policies is also required. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, including government, donors, and implementing partners, and have a proven track record of achieving deliverables on time and within budget. Strong analytical, facilitation, communication, and reporting skills are necessary, along with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Candidates must be Liberian nationals with fluency in English and possess a valid Liberian driver's license.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Midwifery, Public Health, Health Management, or a relevant health field. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of maternal, newborn, and child health and for effectively engaging with community health systems.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in delivering, overseeing, and providing technical assistance in maternal, newborn, and child health. This experience should include working with government health systems and aligning project activities with national policies and strategies. Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and achieve deliverables on time and within budget is essential.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. This proficiency is necessary for effective communication with stakeholders and for reporting purposes. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as requirements.

Additional Notes:
The position is expected to involve extensive field travel, which is a critical aspect of the role. Candidates must be Liberian nationals and possess a valid Liberian driver's license. The job may require compliance with various company policies and procedures, including completing all compliance training topics by the designated deadlines.