VillageReach is recruiting a Chief of Party for a Last Mile Supply Chain Project, to be based in Mozambique.
Summary
- VillageReach has received a solicitation from USAID to submit an application for a Last Mile Supply Chain Project that will cover 4 - 5 provinces in Mozambique, starting in Zambezia province. The project goal is to improve the availability of medical commodities, including lab samples, at the site level where needed for testing and treatment to enable the achievement of USAID and Ministry of Health (MISAU) goals. It aims to do this by establishing a functional and bi-directional supply chain system for medical commodities and creating effective and efficient transportation systems. The project is expected to last for 5 years and is expected to start in the 1st quarter of 2018. VillageReach is looking to fill the Chief of Party position for this project.
Description
- Responsible for the vision, strategic direction, and management of the project in order to achieve the objectives and expected outcomes.
- Lead overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and management of the performance of the project, including management of any sub-partners.
- Supervise project team, including both project operations staff and technical staff.
- Manage relationships with key national and provincial stakeholders including USAID, CDC, CMAM, DPS, and USG clinical partners.
- Work in collaboration with VillageReach leadership to ensure VillageReach core competencies, experience, and organizational values are incorporated into program design, execution, and results..
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise project staff in Maputo and in the provinces. Supervisors are expected to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; monitoring performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education & Experience
- A Master’s degree in public health, supply chain management, or related degree with at least 8 years of senior-level management experience in managing large and complex projects or a Bachelor’s degree in public health, supply chain management, or related degree, with at least 10 years of experience in managing large, complex projects
- A track record of measurable success, managing high-paced and challenging programs
- Experience managing a USAID, PEPFAR or other US government funded program is highly desirable
- Demonstrated strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated capacity to liaise and negotiate with key stakeholders in Government and other organizations
- Demonstrated ability to perform at a senior policy level
- Demonstrated ability in both technical and operational program leadership
- Demonstrated ability to lead, guide, and supervise teams of similar size with a similar scope of work
Other Qualifications
- Fluency English; strong oral and written communication skills in Portuguese strongly preferred.
VillageReach Core Competencies
- Problem solving and creative thinking:Ability to collect and analyze data quickly and efficiently. Ability and confidence to identify and recommend creative solutions to a diverse group of stakeholders. Identifies both opportunities and needs for change. Ability to identify issues or problems and provide a respective solution that is feasible and acceptable to the context. Explores and shares innovative best practices with others.
- Writing and analytical skills: Superb writing skills and the ability to assemble, distill and analyze all necessary information for decision-making and presentations. Strong data analysis and research skills.
- Interpersonal Skills: Conduct oneself with sensitivity, awareness and respect when working with diverse groups of people, including VillageReach staff, beneficiaries, donors and partners.
- Dependability: Act at all times as a reliable and effective team player, volunteering to help without being asked.
- Initiative and Results: Proactively enhance the quality of programs, outputs, workplace environment and relationships.
- Representation: Represent VillageReach and its programs by demonstrating a personal commitment to the mission and values of VillageReach and a sound knowledge of the organization, its principles and its programs
- Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship: Demonstrate leadership by being a positive example to others, a positive force programmatically and organizationally; foster a culture of innovation.
- Commitment to Learning and Growth: Demonstrate commitment to develop, acquire, document and apply best practices in related fields, and apply solutions to obstacles to organizational effectiveness.
- Consistency: Demonstrate consistent and productive attendance and work record.
- Compliance: Follow VillageReach policies and procedures
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
- VillageReach is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. We believe that diverse, equitably weighted perspectives foster an organizational capacity to create novel solutions that improve health in the most underserved and hard-to-reach areas. To align our values, innovations and impact, VillageReach is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse global workforce
How to Apply
- This is an immediate hire and therefore resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until December 15.
- To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to our online portal at https://goo.gl/Q5Tu5f