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Chief of Party

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Lusaka, Zambia
Full-time

FHI 360 seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH&N) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. USAID Zambia supports the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) and their Ministry of Health (MOH) to improve the health of mothers and children through strengthened capacity to engage the communities for health, to deliver quality Services, and strengthening systems at national and subnational levels. The activity will provide technical assistance to the government led RMNCAH&N Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (hereafter referred to as “CoC Program”). It is a program that aims to provide quality health services as close to the community as possible through implementation of high impact interventions that save lives. USAID will support the MOH CoC Activity Program in four provinces of Zambia (Luapula, Muchinga, Southern and Eastern) through this CoC Activity and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) Grant (hereafter referred to as the (“Sida Grant”) that provides funding to the MOH CoC Program.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The COP will provide overall strategic leadership, direction and management to the Project activity which will deliver technical assistance to the government. The position is based in Lusaka. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Develop and execute overall project strategy, work plan, and leadership for the successful implementation of the project;
  • Manage development of, and monitors, work plans and budgets; ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations; oversees and coordinates key stakeholders and partners in CoC program, Sida Grant and CoC TA; ensure appropriate program monitoring and reporting;
  • Direct and monitor implementation of activities within the work plan, ensuring that activities are performed to a high professional standard, effectively implemented and fulfill donor and the organization’s requirements. 
  • Provide direction on senior-level policy and technical dialogue with the Ministry of Health and other government ministries and units. 
  • Oversee all technical assistance and administrative support activities under the program. 
  • Ensure the timely and complete submission of all performance reports and responses to donor requests for performance, success stories, and financial information for the program. 
  • Ensure that all program deliverables are met in a high quality and timely fashion. 
  • Ensure compliance with all donor- related, organization’s, and program-specific policies. 
  • Supervise and mentor all senior management staff. 
  • Provide managerial oversight to all project activities and partnerships, and ensure compliance with the organization’s and USG regulations 
  • Respond to issues that arise on contract management, and award program implementation including but not limited to financial reporting, issuing modifications, oversight of compliance with terms and conditions and resolution of disputes, and resolving audit (financial and/or general performance) findings. 
  • Provide oversight for the project’s financial management systems and ensure that they are in line with the organization’s policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations. 
  • Ensure preparation and submission of complete and accurate financial reports and cash requests to organization’s HQ and USAID. 
  • Oversees project budget development and undertake regular analysis of project expenditure, lead the preparation of budget amendments/modification for negotiation with donor.
  •  Review and monitor program budgets vs. actual expenditures including Life of Project (LOP) and Field Office Financial Reports and Monthly Expense Reports received from the organization’s headquarters. 
  • Recruit, supervise, mentor, and motivate project team which includes staff from the organization and international and national partners. 
  • Actively work on team- building to ensure productive staff. 
  • Oversee execution of the organization’s personnel policies and ensure that policies and procedures are clearly communicated to staff and are respected. 
  • Act as liaison between USAID Zambia, Government of Zambia stakeholders, donors, and all other relevant stakeholders and client country partners; including the COTR and Contracts on funded activities. 
  • Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with government federal and regional entities to support project implementation. 
  • Maintain effective linkages between technical components, grants and finance and administrative functions within the project. 
  • Liaise with headquarters Technical Team, Contracts & Grants, Finance, and Compliance staff to monitor donor regulations and policies for changes affecting the program. 
  • Ensure effective communication across the entire project with team and relevant stakeholders. 
  • This includes (1) providing regular briefings and updates to relevant parties (e.g., supervisors) (2) facilitating regular team meetings to share information across project components and (3) contribute to positive and smooth functioning relationships with external partners, including international partners and national implementing partners. 
  • Coordinate with other donor implementing partners on common objectives and activities, as needed. 
  • Maintain a strong and wide network with key partners and stakeholders in assigned area and ensure that the project is represented on appropriate steering and advisory groups.
  • Responsible for quarterly and annual reports, annual work plans, performance indicators, financial reports, regular results reporting as needed in addition to the overall quality control and the timeliness of all required deliverables;
  • Manage project staffing levels and supervise project staff;
  • Responsible for addressing contract-related issues, including ensuring that FHI360’s financial controls and systems comply with generally accepted accounting practices that meet USAID standards, and that all activity-procured materials and equipment are safeguarded and prudently and responsibly used
Educational Background: 
MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree
Skills/Experience: 
  • 10 years of demonstrated successful leadership in managing large, complex programs in a developing country context which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
  • or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated successful leadership in managing large, complex programs within the private sector in a developing country context which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience. 
  • Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 11 years of demonstrated successful leadership in managing large, complex programs within the private sector in a developing country context which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
  • Grant and Contract management experience required
  • Demonstrated leadership in fostering successful partnership approaches and relationships among a variety of varying organizations/institutions;
  • Documented experience in providing the level of technical assistance that is required to complete the work detailed in the statement of work
  • Demonstrated experience in working with commercial and non-governmental organizations to yield results toward common goals;
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and oral and written communication skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior level government officials, donors, private for-profit and non-profit sectors;
  • Knowledge of Zambian health system and reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent and nutrition services;
  • Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of USAID policies, procedures and approaches related to program design/implementation, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation; and
  • Ability to travel locally and internationally as requested.

Organization Info

Fhi 360

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1974
About Us
Mission: 

To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.

Why Work For Us?: 

We Believe…

…the key to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people lies in generating, sharing, and applying knowledge.

…sustainability comes from improving the capacity of individuals and countries to address their needs.

…in partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities.

…in approaches that address human needs as a whole

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 30 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 30 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Fhi 360
industry: 
Nonprofit