Innovation Fund Advisor
Chemonics International, an international
development consulting firm, seeks an Innovation Fund Advisor for an
anticipated USAID-funded Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) Activity. This anticipated
five-year USAID/Indonesia flagship project aims to contribute to national goals
to reduce maternal and newborn mortality by targeted support to improve
essential MNH services, particularly for the poorest and most vulnerable. Using
a total market approach, this activity aims to leverage solutions and resources
and catalyze stakeholders across all sectors to generate innovative solutions
for MNH. Ideal candidates will have experience working on international
donor-funded programs in the field of health, preferably with a focus on maternal
and neonatal health. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for
making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Successful
candidates will demonstrate leadership,
versatility, and integrity.
 
Position
Description:
The Innovation Fund Advisor will lead the
implementation of the innovation fund. The innovation fund process is the
central component of the MNH program in Indonesia and will support new ideas
generated through an open innovation process. He/she will report to the COP.
 
Responsibilities
include:

• Provide
  overarching oversight and leadership to the innovation fund process by
  overseeing the set-up and management of innovation process including board
  selection, development and full cycle management of an open innovation process,
  coordination of technical assistance and support to ensure sustainability and
  scalability of solutions and,
• Coordinate
  with the M&E Director to provide overall monitoring and evaluation of
  innovation fund implementation;
• Supervise
  disbursement of funds, and provide administrative and financial oversight of
  funds.

 
Qualifications:

• At
  least 5 years of professional experience in managing innovation funds,
  including project operations, innovation processes, monitoring and evaluation,
  controlling and tracking finances, and managing a team.
• Experience
  working on health projects preferred
• Advanced
  degree in a health-related field, business or international development
  preferred
• Experience
  implementing USAID programs and demonstrated management experience on a
  USAID-funded project preferred
• Knowledge
  and experience working in South East Asia region preferred
• English
  fluency required

 
Application
Instructions: Submit electronic
submissions, including a CV, cover letter, and three recent professional
references to https://ghdrecruit.formstack.com/forms/indonesia_mnh. Application close January 7th, 2017.
Only applications in English will be
accepted. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.