Senior Technical Advisor (STA) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Governance

Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in more than 60 countries and has a diverse workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization focuses on various sectors, including health, education, and economic development, and aims to create a positive impact through innovative programs and partnerships.

Job Overview:
The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Governance is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical direction for the design, implementation, and management of public-private partnership initiatives under the FHI 360 Supply Chain project. This role serves as a critical liaison between the Government of Tanzania, including the Ministry of Health (Mainland and Zanzibar) and PMO-RALG, and private-sector stakeholders such as local manufacturers, private distributors, logistics service providers, and digital technology innovators. The STA will work to identify, develop, and scale sustainable, market-driven partnerships that enhance health supply chain performance, commodity security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and system resilience. This includes promoting innovative private-sector solutions to improve forecasting, procurement, distribution, data visibility, and supply chain financing while ensuring efficiency, value for money, and long-term sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The STA will be tasked with providing strategic and technical advice to government institutions to strengthen governance structures, institutional accountability, transparency, and performance management across the health supply chain. Responsibilities include supporting the development, review, and implementation of governance frameworks, policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures to enhance supply chain management. The STA will also establish and strengthen governance and coordination mechanisms among the Ministry of Health, PO-RALG, MSD, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders. Additionally, the STA will design and execute a comprehensive private sector engagement strategy aligned with national guidelines, identify and evaluate collaborative alliances with private logistics service providers and technology companies, and provide technical assistance to integrate private sector capacities into national supply chain architectures. The role also involves monitoring and evaluating PPP initiatives against project metrics, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices, conducting reviews of supply chain processes to identify governance gaps, and developing risk registers with mitigation measures for supply chain-related risks. The STA will prepare periodic governance reports highlighting key risks, compliance issues, and performance trends.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong background in Public-Private Partnership and supply chain governance, with a focus on compliance, risk, and internal control management. Strong communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills are essential, along with expertise in data analysis, performance monitoring, and evidence-based decision-making. The role requires strategic advisory skills, partnership development, and cross-sector stakeholder engagement capabilities. The ability to mentor and strengthen the capacity of junior staff on PPP and governance is also important.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in business administration (MBA), Public Administration, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, International Development, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of public-private partnerships and governance in the health sector.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 7–10 years of progressive responsible experience in public-private partnerships, governance, strategic partnerships, supply chain operations, or private sector engagement, preferably within USG-funded or international health initiatives. Demonstrated experience working with the Ministry of Health (Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar), PMO-RALG, MSD, regulatory authorities, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders is essential. A strong track record in developing, structuring, and managing PPPs, as well as coordinating and facilitating engagement between government institutions and private-sector entities, is required. Candidates should also have a solid understanding of Tanzania’s public health landscape, private health markets, and pharmaceutical logistics networks, along with knowledge of public procurement legal frameworks and standard PPP guidelines in Tanzania.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, as it is the primary language of communication in this role. Knowledge of Swahili is highly desirable, as it will facilitate better engagement with local stakeholders and enhance communication with government institutions and private-sector partners.

Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may require travel of 10% - 25%. FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package, with an expected hiring salary range of TZS 90,000,000 - 130,000,000 for annual basic salary. The organization considers various factors when determining an offer amount, including relevant years of experience, education, internal equity, market pay, and budget. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to safeguarding against abuse, exploitation, and harassment in its work environments and programs. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks.