Consultant, Sexual and Reproductive Health/TB

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 60 developing countries. PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive changes in health behavior. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices which are affordable to at-risk populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI social markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of HIV, malaria and other diseases. For more information, please visit: www.psi.org.

PSI seeks candidates for the position of Consultant to support technical services in its Sexual and Reproductive Health and TB Department on the USAID project, Supporting International Family Planning Organizations (SIFPO). Based in Washington, D.C., the Consultant will report to the Technical Advisor in the department and will work with PSI staff in Washington and overseas. The position requires flexibility and willingness to assume varied duties and projects and offers an opportunity to assist PSI staff on a variety of projects in international family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH). The Consultant should be available to work 30-40 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months. A daily rate commensurate with the candidate’s experience will be provided.

Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not be limited to:

Coordinating logistics for domestic and international meetings and travel

Updating, editing, and improving internal knowledge management resources

Conducting literature reviews on various RH/FP topics

Responding to internal and external requests for information

Compiling indicators for RH/FP proposals, reports and other communication documents

Writing, editing, and proofreading RH/FP reports and other project documentation

Fulfilling additional programmatic and administrative functions as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; Master's degree a plus; some international work experience preferred

Excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills

Background in sexual and reproductive health a plus

Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines

Strong computer skills and willingness to use wiki software required

Ability to work in a foreign language; French a plus

Please send a letter of interest and resume/CV to familyplanning@psi.org. No phone calls please.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.