Technical Advisor II - Washington - Population Services International

Description

Technical Advisor II, Women's Health - French Speaking

Location: Approved US State or any country in West/Central Africa that PSI operates
Location type: Remote Eligible - Location subject to manager approval
Reports to: Senior Advisor II, Women's Health Lead

Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
*If you are unsure if you are in an eligible location, please visit our Career page for more details.

Welcome to PSI
PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to advance the achievement of people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people's voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.

Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on

Join us

PSI IMAGINES A WORLD WHERE EVERY WOMAN AND EVERY GIRL CAN DEFINE HER HEALTH AND WELLBEING WITH DIGNITY AND CHOICE

We are working towards a world where everyone can access respectful, integrated care across the full range of sexual and reproductive health, maternal and childcare and support services for non-communicable disease and mental health.

We are partnering with governments and communities to build resilient, equitable systems that support women's health and choices at the center - so that every girl and every woman have the power and opportunity to thrive.

HOW WE'LL ACHIEVE THIS:

1. Innovate & Empower: Expand access to cutting-edge products and self-care solutions that foster autonomy, confidence and choice - reducing dependence on facility-based care.
2. Integrate & Adapt: Deliver holistic, people-centered care by bridging health sectors and tackling the economic, gender, and climate factors that shape well-being.
3. Strengthen & Sustain: Build resilient, responsive health systems rooted in government leadership and community ownership - ensuring lasting impact and sustainability.
4. Measure & Influence: Generate actionable evidence to guide decisions, shape policy, and champion equity-driven indicators that track progress and accountability.
5. Advance Equity & Choice: Amplify women's voices in setting health priorities, promote dignity and respectful care, and nurture community systems that empower every woman to thrive.

OUR CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic partnerships, technical assistance, scaling innovation, knowledge translation, and focus on sustainable health solutions.
• More than 50 years of experience in SRHR, maternal and child health, shaping equitable markets.
• New programming at the intersection of SRHR and economic empowerment, mental health, and climate resilience.

PSI seeks an Advisor II, Technical that will support the technical functions of a department, project, or network member, including supporting the design and implementation of technical activities across one or more health area disciplines, in line with PSI and global best practices. Support the design of technical activities and strategy at a global, regional, or country level, and actively engage in identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities. Contribute to internal capacity building efforts across the PSI network.

What You'll Do

• Technical: Support the development and implementation of women's health project's, or network member's technical activities and strategy, including possibly leading development and implementation of discrete workstreams. Provide remote and in-country technical assistance to build capacity of the country office to effectively deliver results in line with PSI and global best practices and the office's technical strategy. Lead development and implementation of the department's projects, or network member's workplans in collaboration with the program management team with limited supervision. Support report writing and development of technical guidance.
• Program Management: Provide inputs into the development of budget by department's, project's, or network member's program management team. Support monitoring of budgets and workplans and ensure donor compliance across the different projects. Identify and assess potential risks associated with program implementation an develop mitigation strategies. Continuously evaluate and improve program processes and practices to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Representation: Represent the department, project, or network member internally and externally. Manage in country and external donor relations, partners and stakeholders, including essential relations with country governments and critical departments within the government.
• Thought Leadership / Knowledge Management: Contribute to the development and implementation of the department's projects, or network member's thought leadership and knowledge management agenda, including the development and internal and external dissemination of technical and programmatic briefs, webinars, reports, and manuscripts.
• Fundraising: Contributes to new business development by writing or reviewing proposals. Serve as lead writer on a medium bid or pieces of a larger bid. Identify new opportunities and funders to support PSI's activities.
• May manage people; provide coaching and mentoring to staff.
• Embody PSI's values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.

This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field
• Master's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field (e.g., MPH, MSc, MPP, MPA, MBA), medical related degree preferred
• At least 7 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficiency in a French required.
• Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge in relevant technical area.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to PSI network with minimal support.
• Ability to share knowledge internally and externally with communities of practice.
• Ability to produce technical products and tools with minimal oversight and direction.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external colleagues. Able to work as a member of a team and independently.
• Self-starter.
• Ability to lead development of technical approach for proposals with oversight.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365. Familiarity with a quantitative or qualitative data analysis program preferred.
• Cultural Humility and respect.

We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging, but don't let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying - we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work at PSI?
PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives-we think this should apply to our employees, too.

• Diversity & Inclusion: PSI affirms its commitment to diversity and believes that when people feel respected and included, they can be more honest, collaborative, and successful.
• Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit. For U.S. based benefits visit www.psi.org/careers to learn more
• Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.
• Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI's job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests. Additionally, PSI University, our learning management system, offers hundreds of courses, hosts org-wide trainings, offers Great Manager/Leader trainings, as well as a mentorship program for all staff levels.
• Innovation & Collaboration: With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Innovation requires stepping out of comfort zones, and our employees are encouraged to think beyond boundaries, collaborate to drive impact, challenge conventions, and pioneer new solutions.

Salary Ranges:*

PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency. We ensure pay meets the market within each country. This approach minimizes our impact on local talent markets and allows PSI to attract and retain employees, while staying cost-competitive.

Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range below would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth.

PSI is offering the following gross annual salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

• For the United States (paid in USD): $86,000 (minimum) - $108,000 (midpoint) - $130,000 (maximum)
• For Kenya (paid in Ksh): Ksh 3,960,000 (minimum) - Ksh 6,600,000 (midpoint) - Ksh 8,580,000 (maximum)

*For applicants applying outside of the US: Please note that those hired outside of the US will be employed through the local PSI office. Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the local office, including payment in local currency. Details will be provided during interview process.

About PSI
Did you know that we have over 2,000 "PSIers" working across the globe in 30+ different countries? We're a diverse group with a wide range of backgrounds from the medical industry to the music industry, all with unique skills we bring to the job. We value self-motivated people with a track record for getting things done in tough situations. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.

Interested in Learning More?

• About PSI: Who we are, how we work, and the challenges we seek to solve.
• PSI Career site
• Featured Projects: Flagship & Priority Projects
• Where We Work: PSI's Global Network
• Follow PSI Online: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, tribal belonging, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status. PSI is a safe, inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and it's reflected in our diverse community.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For US based positions: Must be authorized to work in the United States. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@psi.org or call (202)785-0072.

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