Chief of Party

Responsibilities Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure programmatic and financial integrity of the project and to achieve rapid and sustained goals, objectives and targetsEnsure the project is technically sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of countries, its people and donorsAdvance goals of locally led development and work closely to strengthen capacities of local institutionsEnsure compliance with the terms of the award and organizational compliance and adherence to policies and guidelines Represent Jhpiego and the project’s progress, achievements and lessons learned to donors, other key stakeholders, and through meetings, conferences, and presentationsProvide technical leadership and ensure the quality and sustainability of interventionsCollaborate with the project team to build capacity in area of HHS, TB, HIV, maternal and child health Ensure USAID guiding principles . locally led development, sustainability, inclusive development and diversity equity inclusivity, gender equality, private sector engagement to name some, are woven into project implementation approachesLead the annual work planning process with the project team, and in close collaboration with USAID, GOI, and district/sub-district offices, key stakeholders, partners, and ensure effective resource planning and utilizationResponsible for the overall management of the project budget and ensure the project delivers on time, on scope and on budget With the Technical Director /Deputy COP oversee the preparation, and timely submission of quality project reports to donorParticipate in relevant technical working groups and other knowledge exchange forums and provide technical leadership and guidance as requiredMentor, support, supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts to ensure rapid and sustainable resultsLead and motivate the project team, ensuring high levels of performance across all areas, fostering a culture of critical problem solving, innovation and strategic thinking Provide guidance, in collaboration with staff, to sub-grantees and partners to ensure they deliver on their scopeSupport the development of local organization capacity development plans Work with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) staff to develop M&E frameworks and effectively track data/results, and provide strategic inputs to the project’s Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) agendaWork with finance and project staff to develop and track project budgetsCoordinate efforts with the country team lead to ensure alignment with organizational strategy, mission and goals Required Qualifications Advanced degree in medicine, nursing, health sciences, epidemiology, public health or a related fieldDemonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing project systems and overseeing project start-up and close-outExperience working with sub-/grantees, local and international and knowledge of capacity development approaches for locally-led development Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to translate data into action, and communicate results to wide ranging audiencesIntimate understanding of local health system and gaps and opportunities in the mentioned technical areasExperience hiring and supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving project needsExcellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID, host-country counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs and CSOsPrevious experience working on USAID-funded projects, matched with an in-depth knowledge of USAID regulations, compliance and reporting requirementsExcellent skills in facilitation, team building, and coordinationExcellent verbal, written interpersonal and presentation skills in English Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in regional and national projects and technical staffAbility to travel nationally and internationally Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.Please apply at /careers