Chief of Party – Malaria (m/f)

Description

• PSI is looking for a Chief of Party to lead an anticipated $25 million 5-year USAID-funded project in Mozambique
• The project will support the capacity building of the National Malaria Control Program for malaria prevention and treatment in Mozambique

Duties

• Oversee the design and implementation of a malaria project that includes building the capacity of the National Malaria Control Program to manage malaria prevention and treatment in Mozambique
• Serve as the main point of contact/representative of the project to USAID
• Facilitate senior-level policy and dialogue with the sub-national governments and relevant Ministries and partners
• Ensure the effective use and coordination of USAID resources and the compliance of the financial systems and controls with USAID standards
• Lead internal and external program planning and reporting, including annual work planning with sub-award partners
• Contribute to supporting the design and dissemination of a strong capacity building program for malaria control and prevention in Mozambique, including providing effective guidance and support to technical members of the in-country management teams and staff assigned to the project
• Develop and manage a team that includes members of diverse backgrounds, including finance, marketing, monitoring, evaluation, and learning
• Ensure sound financial management, including programmatic budgeting, spending projections, and monitoring of payments in compliance with USAID standards
• Ensure high-quality periodic reporting in line with USAID and PSI requirements (Quarterly and Annual Status reports, quarterly financial reports, etc.)

Requisites

• Masters’ degree or higher in Business, Management, Public Health, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of successful experience as Project Director or large donor-funded technical assistance teams for a project of similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries
• Progressively responsible supervisory experience, including direct supervision of staff; quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables
• Demonstrated experience of successful program management, including management of complex, high-value, multi-activity projects with a focus on capacity building of national malaria institutions
• 7+ years’ experience in the malaria sector or providing technical assistance to improve malaria prevention and treatment
• A demonstrable understanding of sector issues in Mozambique, including issues of public sector governance and institutional capacity building
• Demonstrated skills in effectively negotiating with host governments, donors, UN agencies, other USAID projects, local organizations, and partners
• Ability to successfully recruit, train, develop and manage staff
• Ability to manage agreements and all necessary programmatic and financial reporting requirements, including sub-grants management
• Knowledge of USG grant implementation is preferred
• Ability to perform internal control functions to manage day-to-day operations of the projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Fluency in English is required, fluency in Portuguese is a plus

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• References required
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check