Technical Director/State Team Lead

Pact is an international development nonprofit that works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to end poverty and marginalization. We partner with local organizations, businesses, and governments to build lasting solutions for thriving, resilient communities. Our vision is a world where everyone owns their future.

ACHIEVE is a globally funded project dedicated to achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control among pregnant and breastfeeding women, adolescents, infants, and children. To support this goal, ACHIEVE implements approved lifesaving interventions for vulnerable children, mothers, and families. ACHIEVE is led by Pact, in partnership with Jhpiego, Palladium, No Means No Worldwide, and WI-HER.

Since 2019, ACHIEVE Nigeria has supported local implementers of the USG-funded vulnerable children program to manage their awards with quality, fidelity, and in compliance with USG rules and regulations to improve HIV outcomes among vulnerable children and their households. Following the transition to lifesaving activities in 2025, ACHIEVE will begin direct implementation of programming for vulnerable children, mothers, and families in Bauchi State in October 2025.

This position will provide technical direction, guidance, and oversight for the Pact Nigeria ACHIEVE Project implementation in Bauchi State.

• The State Team Lead (STL)/Technical Director will support the Project Director in providing technical leadership and oversight for the ACHIEVE lifesaving service delivery Activity.
• The STL/Technical Director and will ensure the implementation of high-quality, evidence-based lifesaving interventions, adherence to international technical norms, and successful management of a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves technical strategy development, stakeholder coordination, and applying adaptive management principles to achieve program goals.

Technical Leadership and Oversight:

• Lead and oversee all technical aspects of the ACHIEVE Activity to ensure program goals and objectives are met.
• Provide strategic leadership in the implementation of the ACHIEVE lifesaving interventions with children, adolescents, mothers, and other caregivers,, including pediatric and adolescent HIV case finding; elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV; and linkage, retention and adherence for viral suppression.
• Ensure alignment with USG standards, evidence-based practices, and donor regulations.

Program Coordination and Quality Assurance:

• Coordinate and monitor the quality of all technical activities, providing feedback and support to ensure successful implementation.
• Facilitate effective communication, coordination, and standards of practice among partner organizations.

Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships:

• Collaborate with USG, government agencies, implementing partners, local organizations, and private sector partners to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Strengthen partnerships with community leadership and local stakeholders to enhance program impact and sustainability.

• PhD, MBBS, or master’s degree in public health, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in senior management roles in developing countries’ public health or development programs.
• Extensive knowledge of USG/PEPFAR programs, including program design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• A Proven experience working with government entities, international organizations, and civil society organizations in Nigeria or similar settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health systems, donor organizations, and community-based organizations.
• At least three years of experience managing USG cooperative agreements or contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Experience implementing OVC and HIV programs in resource-limited settings.

• Leadership:

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a multidisciplinary team.

  • Proven ability to oversee technical programming with the priority populations and lifesaving interventions implemented under ACHIEVE.

• Project Management:
  • Expertise in managing large-scale, donor-funded projects in resource-constrained settings
  • Strong planning, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Expertise in managing large-scale, donor-funded projects in resource-constrained settings.

• Technical Skills: 

  • In-depth knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming, including Prevention, Treatment, Care & Support, PMTCT, and HIV/TB, with focus on children, adolescents, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women.
  • Proven capacity to mainstream and sustain quality in delivery of Life Saving interventions in line with USG/PEPFAR standards
  • Familiarity with donor policies and regulations, particularly USG/PEPFAR standards, as well as reporting requirements
  • Proficiency in budget management and monitoring.
  • Ability to promote learning, synthesize and adapt evidences to improve programming in an innovative manner

• People Management:

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor staff effectively.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and coordinate dynamic stakeholders at levels including Government, Partners, and Community
  • Proficiency in donor management

• Commitment to child safeguarding principles.
• Competency in the use of MS suites and data analysis software.
• Ability to synthesize and use evidence for the design of interventions
• Good presentation skills.