Project HOPE is recruiting a Chief of Party, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.
Duties
- Provides strategic direction and technical leadership to produce project results and deliverables, and overall management of the operational, financial, and administrative aspects of the project
- Functions as the primary liaison between USAID, federal and province ministries of health, and other partners and stakeholders
- Designs and oversees an annual project cycle in accordance with the USAID annual planning cycle
- Works with staff and partners to translate project goals and objectives into implementable strategies and plans
- Directs and oversees planning and budgeting processes. Prepares quarterly and annual project activity reports as specified in the contract
- Monitors the progress and pace of project implementation, assuring that the full potential of the program is realized through the promotion of high quality work and internal control
- Supervises the work and assesses the performance of all long term and short term advisors, consultants and staff
- Clarifies roles, delegates responsibilities to senior staff, and clearly communicates expectations for staff contribution to project activities
- Manages and supervises project staff and partners in the identification of all the project's technical assistance needs, development of suitable scopes of work, recruitment of consultants, and execution of technical assistance contracts
- Maintains productive working relationships with USAID, relevant federal and state ministries, project partners and key counterparts
Requisites
- Graduate degree or higher in the field of Management, Organizational Development, International Development, Social Science or any other related field
- Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in development, particularly related to program strategy, project and activity design and/or monitoring and evaluation
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high-level analyses and support senior management within the USAID/Mozambique Mission to effectively carry out broad-gauged and big picture planning
- Experience in managing relations at all levels as well as with other partners such as USAID, Global Fund, WHO, etc
- Relevant experience in the field of malaria control
- Superior communication, supervision and management skills and experience are required
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Portuguese
Notes
- Only short listed applicants will be contacted
How to Apply