Senior Technical Advisor, Lead Poisoning Prevention

Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a global health organization that partners locally and globally to create and scale solutions to the world’s deadliest health threats. Millions of people die from preventable health threats. We collaborate to close the gap between proven, life-saving solutions and the people who need them. Since 2017, we’ve worked with governments and other partners in more than 60 countries to save millions of lives. We work toward a future where people live longer, healthier lives, communities flourish, and economies thrive. This is an ambitious vision, and it inspires us and our partners to make progress every day. 

Resolve to Save Lives' (RTSL) Cardiovascular Health unit works with partners to eliminate artificial trans fat from the global food supply, increase global control of high blood pressure to 50%, reduce the global intake of salt by 30% and has recently begun to work in the area of lead poisoning elimination.  

Position Summary

The Senior Technical Advisor (STA), Lead Poisoning Prevention will strategically develop, manage and advise on RTSL's efforts on lead. This position reports to the Director of Healthy Foods and Environment and will work with the Director and RTSL leadership to shape the program on lead poisoning prevention at RTSL. The primary focus of the role will be to spearhead a collaboration with the World Health Organization on a technical package for lead elimination in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Furthermore, they will provide light-touch support to lead elimination programs in Nigeria (and other countries as funding becomes available), collaborating with technical consultants and RTSL country teams to guide the work.

Length of Engagement: This is a two-year fixed-term position with the possibility of extension. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement RTSL's lead poisoning elimination strategy, in collaboration with the Director, Healthy Foods and Environment  
• Serve as the key technical advisor for RTSL's work on lead poisoning elimination 
• Lead the development of a technical package on lead poisoning prevention in collaboration with the WHO, overseeing the partnership. This will include  
  • Developing and/or managing consultants to develop the technical package 
  • Designing and leading a process of expert and country consultations to determine the content/structure of the package 
  • Collaborating with RTSL and WHO communications around the launch and roll-out of the package 
• Serve as the key contact person for RTSL with global partners working on lead poisoning elimination 
• Develop and/or manage the development of toolkits, presentations, scientific articles and other technical and communications materials regarding lead poisoning elimination  
• Provide virtual and on-site technical support to the country teams' managers and country-level collaborators, working closely with them as they develop and implement country strategies 
• Oversee the work of consultants and others providing expert input into RTSL lead poisoning elimination activities and related activities 
• In collaboration with in-country managers (where relevant), lead the project management of RTSL's lead poisoning elimination work, including: 
  • Review regular progress reports from implementing partners and generate summaries and recommendations for the Director, Healthy Foods and Environment 
  • Liaise with, monitor, track progress and report on project implementation by consultants and partners 
• Represent the team at international conferences and meetings and with implementing partners

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in public health, environmental science, public policy or international development 

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant global health, environmental science or development experience  
• At least five years working in environmental health (with at least one of those years working on lead-related work). Experience working in low- and middle-income countries preferred 
• Experience developing technical materials  
• Experience working with national governments 

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate technical knowledge and expertise in both policy and operational environments  
• Technical support and guidance capabilities 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English   
• Excellent partnership management skills, with the ability to effectively engage, collaborate with, and advocate to senior officials within government, donors, the private sector, and other stakeholders 
• Strong program and project management skills  
• Strong analytical and research skills 
• Demonstrated people management skills, including mentoring, supervising and supporting the performance of others 
• Strong global perspective, with the ability to work effectively across different cultures  
• High degree of initiative, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and creativity  
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently

Other

• A passion for the mission and values of Resolve to Save Lives  
• Ability to convene for periodic in-person team meetings and to travel internationally up to 25% of the time

Compensation and Benefits 

Resolve to Save Lives prides itself on cultivating a supportive, connected remote team doing work that matters. We do everything possible to ensure our employees are connected and set up for success. 

The salary range for applicants based in the US is $125,000 to $140,000 annually. The exact offer will be determined by various factors, such as the candidate's skills and experience relative to the requirements of the role. For applicants based outside the US, salaries are set according to national labor rates for the international NGO sector.

In addition to a competitive salary, Resolve to Save Lives provides a generous package of benefits, including: 

• Health insurance for you and your dependents 
• Contributions toward retirement  
• Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to public holidays 
• Two paid, week-long organization-wide breaks at mid-year and end-of-year  
• Professional development and home office setup benefits 
• Up-to-date computer equipment

RTSL believes its programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We encourage applications from and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, organ donor status, or status as a veteran. Resolve to Save Lives complies with all applicable US EEO laws.