Country Director Malawi

Location: Lilongwe Malawi

Reports To: Regional Director Program Implementation & Country Management (PICM)

Department: Program Implementation & Country Management

Direct Reports: Director of Operations; Deputy Country Director/Technical Director; Director for Strategic Information & Evaluation; Director of Public Health Research & Evaluation; Communications Specialist

Classification: Fulltime

Position Overview

The Country Director (CD) will promote the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundations mission of eliminating pediatric HIV/AIDS through its global strategic plan by leading and managing the country program strategy and team as well as the effective and efficient delivery and expansion of Foundation supported country programs and services in collaboration with local government donors and other stakeholders in Malawi. 

EGPAF supports delivery of lifesaving HIV prevention diagnosis and treatment services across 17 countries. In Malawi EGPAF is a key partner to the MOH and has been a cornerstone of the national HIV Program for about 24 years. Currently EGPAF implements two main CDC Projects one on HIV prevention care and treatment and the other one on Health Information Systems (HIS). EGPAF supports 9 of the 28 districts in Malawi.

The Country Director will lead representation of EGPAF in engagements with Government Donors Partners and other key stakeholders advancing health in Malawi. The CD will facilitate the continuous development review and implementation of the Malawi Country Program ensuring the programs are creating and sustaining impact strategically focused and remain viable and competitive. 

Position Responsibilities 

Serving on the EGPAF Global Leadership Team (GLT) the Country Director will collaborate with global support units to ensure that the following goals are achieved:

Foundation Representation  The CD will act as the primary Countrys spokesperson for the Foundation at all stakeholder levels and as EGPAFs representative for internal and external communications. The CD will also be responsible for providing reports and proposals to all stakeholders.  He/she will advance advocacy and policy efforts in the country related to the Foundations mission at the national and local level so as to identify and influence decision makers in the area of pediatric HIV/AIDS policy and associated funding opportunities.

• Represent the Foundation in Malawi to the Government the USG other donors NGOs private companies and relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as the Foundations principal liaison with USG and other donors on matters related to the program and ensure financial and programmatic accountability. Work with key USG or other donor staff to develop and maintain an optimal financial and programmatic relationship.
• Responsible for leadership and compliance of all national legal requirements. Exercise close oversight of all legal issues impacting the country program ensuring the best interests of the Foundation are fostered; keeps abreast of key legal developments ensures a comprehensive annual review and work with the DO to ensure implementation of necessary changes.  Ensures that issues are elevated to the relevant Senior Leadership Team member in DC as appropriate. 
• Work in collaboration with the Global Communication Advocacy and Development Team to advance advocacy and policy efforts in the country related to the Foundations mission at the national and local level. 
• Work with stakeholders and partners to support national guidelines standards policies and procedures related to our programs with the focus on eliminating pediatric HIV/AIDS.
• Develop and enhance sound relationships and communication between the country office and EGPAF US based offices other EGPAF Africa country offices local and international stakeholders related to our program efforts.

Team Leadership  Developing a cohesive and productive team creating goals communicating direction utilizing creative thinking and demonstrating good judgment and decision making. Being a strong example to others through a productive work environment and supporting ongoing development of staff; working in close collaboration with global support units. Provide effective and efficient management and supervision of the country team to ensure that it functions as a dynamic motivated and high performing teams with strong cross functional collaborations within the organization and across stakeholders.

• Ensure effective collaboration and partnering between country and global support teams.
• Ensure that strong effective and collaborative communications exist between the Programs and Operations teams.
• Lead continuous review of work force planning and team designs functionalities and accountabilities to support the ongoing projects program and evolution
• Develop and implement a longterm strategy for the Foundations work in Malawi.
• Provide effective and efficient management and supervision of all direct and indirect reports and oversee the maintenance and functioning of a strong and effective team.
• Develop mechanisms to build the leadership and management capacity of the senior leadership team and midlevel managers.
• Oversee development of staff supervision and recruitment systems as well as staff development training mentoring and performance assessment.

Program and Technical Support  Understanding programmatic and technical aspects of program needs and with the country and global teams appropriately applying procedures requirements regulations and policies ensuring technical goals are attained and programmatic commitments to donors and partners are met. 

• Supervise the technical team unit heads (Programs SI&E Research Health Information Systems) and ensure that the program meets appropriate quality standards targets and deliverables outlined in the cooperative agreement and satisfies other program commitments for service implementation M&E policy/advocacy and research.
• Ensure planning and ongoing monitoring of quality program implementation plans and achievement of program targets consistent with donor and MOH expectations country work plan country strategic plan and global strategic plan.
• Ensure the preparation and implementation of the agreement work plans country program strategic and operational plans for programs/services in keeping with the overall goals and objectives of the Foundation and the MOH in Malawi.
• Responsible for timely and effective monitoring evaluation and reporting on all program activities and progress to the MOH Donors and the Foundation Leadership as appropriate.
• Facilitate staff development of innovative ideas and solutions to address program and country needs related to Foundations mission. 

Operations Management  Supervising the Director of Operations to ensure that the programs corporate services support achieving foundation project and program deliverables in compliance with Foundation Donor and Local legislation requirements. Ensures that foundations financial grants logistics procurement IT audit and compliance teams are efficiently and effectively supporting program services and compliance.

• Oversee program implementation operations and reporting ensuring compliance with Foundation policies USG rules and regulations donor agreements MOH policies and Malawi.
• Oversee management of program and operational budgets in accordance with the Foundations procedures submitting timely reports along with all supporting data and be directly responsive to the Controller and Chief Operating Officer on all fiscal matters.
• Ensure that the programs human and financial resources are managed in line with the EGPAF policies donor requirements and national policies/laws.

New Business Development  Maintaining and securing mid to longterm funding for the country program by actively seeking diversified international and local sources of funding in view of identified country program needs and/or local requests related to the Foundations mission.

• Work in collaboration with the New Business Development support team and the Development unit to identify and develop relationships and initiatives to secure additional and longerterm funding from international and local sources.
• Interface with the national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of programs and optimize resource distribution and the allocation of available funds.
• Oversee the preparation of annual country operating plans country reviews strategic and business plans and proposals to other funders as appropriate.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or higher education (MD MPH MBA MSc MA PHD).
• 8 years successful leadership experience managing complex multisector programs/ organizations preferably in Malawi
• Preferably at least 5 years in Health / HIV / PEPFAR programs
• Experience in health information systems (HIS) project management will be an added advantage
• Familiarity and experience with the Malawi health systems
• Proven track record of supporting working and providing technical assistance to governments to design implement and monitor HIV programs;
• 5 years of experience in managing US government grants and/or cooperative agreements; other international donor experiences an advantage.
• 5 years of experience in leading and managing staff including recruitment staff development training mentoring and performance assessment.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English
• Demonstrated financial management experience including the preparation and management of budgets and contracts and the management of banking activities and relationships
• Demonstrated experience in leading organizations/ program compliance with donor government and organizational policies including the adherence to procurement procedures.
• Proven experience in networking public relations communications advocacy
• Proven success in new business development
• Knowledge of principles and practices governing CDC USAID and/or other US Federal grant programs.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 30.

Additional Information :

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free; all other countries: call collector online (English: all other languages: a global multinational and multicultural organization EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity gender expression and sexual orientation) national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free; all other countries: collector online Work :

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