USAID Deputy Chief of Party Job Opportunity - Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Cardno

Emerging Markets USA, Ltd

Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

Cardno Emerging

Markets USA, Ltd is a professional infrastructure and environmental

services company, with specialist expertise in the development and improvement

of physical and social infrastructure for communities around the world. Cardno’s

team includes leading professionals who plan, design, manage and deliver

sustainable projects and community programs. Cardno is an international company

listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Cardno is

seeking to implement an anticipated USAID-funded Integrated Health Activity in

Northern Uganda. This project aims to increase utilization of health services

through increased availability of and accessibility to health services,

improved quality of health services and increased availability of resources for

public sector health services. Key aims of the program are reduction in HIV

infections, total fertility, maternal and child mortality, malnutrition,

malaria and tuberculosis (TB).

Job Summary: The Deputy

Chief of Party will be responsible for providing support directly to the COP’s

leadership, and his/her general technical direction of the entire program ensuring

an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on

achieving the results defined in the agreement. The incumbent will provide

supervision and coordination across technical teams and help to build and maintain

strong working relationships with local stakeholders at a senior, strategic

level.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should preferably hold an advanced

degree in public health, medicine, social development, business administration

or relevant field

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At least eight years of mid to senior level

experience in the technical areas listed above

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Prior experience in Uganda or East Africa leading

implementation of similar donor-funded health programs.

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Prior USAID program management experience is highly

preferred.

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Ability to manage and lead teams

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Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Professional Fluency in English

NB: Ugandan

nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should endeavor to send their applications online

by clicking on link below.