JOB DETAILS:

We’re hiring a Senior Country Program Officer to lead strategic, country-level health investments that have the power to save lives and shift systems. In addition, this role will collaborate with the Measurement and Evaluation (M&E) team to implement program measurement and evaluation recommendations.

What You’ll Do:

As a key member of our Africa-based investment team, you’ll:

• Lead development and execution of country investment plans in partnership with Ministries of Health.
• Serve as Beginnings Fund’s lead representative in 1–2 countries, guiding strategy and maintaining trusted relationships with key government stakeholders.
• Oversee grant portfolios, coordinate partner consortia, and ensure programs adapt effectively to local contexts.
• Support national health priorities and donor alignment by engaging in technical working groups and policy dialogues.
• Drive data-informed decision-making in partnership with our Monitoring & Evaluation team.
• Represent the Fund to donors, grantees, and global stakeholders — sharing results, facilitating learning, and enabling scale.

What You Bring:

• • A seasoned global health leader with 8–12+ years of experience in program management, grantmaking, or implementation.
  • Deeply familiar with maternal and newborn health interventions, health systems in Africa, and multilateral donor landscapes.
  • Experienced working with governments and managing complex partnerships, budgets, and strategy.
  • Fluent in data, analysis, Excel, and policy; confident in representing programs at senior levels.
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and energized by startup environments.
  • Ability to travel up to 30–50% to program sites and partner meetings, both locally and internationally, sometimes on short notice.
  • Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

The Beginnings Fund offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, along with opportunities for professional advancement within a small, collaborative, and dedicated team.