Senior Technical Advisor: Innovation, Impact & Insights

Responsibilities

Innovation 

• ·Global Health Trends & Innovations: Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and innovations in global public health, AI, and data science, providing insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• ·Collaboration for Innovation: Work closely with program leads to integrate data insights and data science innovations into existing programs, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and greater impact.
• ·Collaboration with Partnerships & Development: Identify and advance strategic partnerships that leverage innovations in data science and technologies, including AI, driving value and accelerating our impact.
• ·New system integration: Collaborate across divisions to create systems and practices that integrate data and AI technologies into services and programs effectively.
• ·Communication: Develop compelling briefs, proposals, and concept notes to articulate the value of new innovations and drive execution.

Impact

• ·Organizational Impact Framework: Develop a comprehensive impact framework to track and align organizational activities with our mission and strategic goals.
• ·Impact Metrics: Oversee the development of impact metrics and reporting systems to monitor progress, ensuring accountability and performance across all programs.
• ·Dynamic Dashboard Development: Lead the design and implementation of a dynamic impact dashboard, assessing outcomes through an equity lens.
• ·Reporting: Regularly present high-level impact assessments to the executive team, board members, and key stakeholders.
• ·Impact Communication: Create data visualizations and reports that communicate impact in an engaging and accessible manner for diverse audiences.

Insights

• ·Data-Driven Insights: Conduct data analyses to uncover patterns and trends, providing actionable insights to support decision-making and program improvement.
• ·Health Equity Lens: Evaluate the impact of programs through a data-driven health equity lens, identifying how factors such as geography, gender, race, and socio-economic status interact and influence the progress and outcomes of initiatives. Offer insights that help ensure inclusive and equitable interventions.
• ·Advanced Analytics: Implement advanced analytics methods to generate insights, influence strategy, and support decision-making at all levels.
• ·Knowledge Management: Curate and develop knowledge products that support learning and knowledge sharing within the organization and across partner networks.
• ·External Thought Leadership: Collaborate with the Policy, Advocacy, and Communications teams to create content (e.g., op-eds, policy briefs) that highlights data-driven insights and elevates the organization’s role in global health discourse.

Skillset

Education 

• ·Advanced degree in global health, public health, public policy, social impact, or a related field preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• ·Strategic Insight & Analytical Rigor: Proven ability to analyze complex data and derive strategic insights that inform organizational strategies.
• ·Effective Communication: Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• ·Project Management: Experience managing complex projects across multiple stakeholders, balancing strategic oversight with practical implementation.
• ·Technical Expertise: Expertise in using AI and data science tools for public health analytics, including experience developing dashboards and visualizations.
• ·Impact Measurement: Familiarity with impact measurement best practices and the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.

Personal Attributes 

• ·Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and influence change.
• ·Collaborative Spirit: Strong team player with a proactive approach to cross-functional collaboration.
• ·Curiosity & Learning Orientation: A passion for ongoing learning, refinement, and adaptation of strategies based on new insights and research.
• ·Commitment to Mission: Deep alignment with the organization’s vision, mission, and values.

Experience:

Required 

• ·15+ years of progressive experience in global health or related fields.
• ·Proven experience working effectively with global teams in multiple time zones
• ·Demonstrated experience in designing and leading Impact measurement or M&E functions.
• ·Demonstrated expertise in leveraging AI and emerging technologies in global health or related programs.

Preferred 

• ·Management consulting or advisory services experience
• ·Global work experience across diverse regions