USAID Project Jobs - Chief of Party (COP) at FHI 360 ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Funding Source: USAID 

Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

FHI 360 is an

international non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving

lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our

staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic

Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating a

unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development

challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries.

FHI 360 seeks

to implement an anticipated USAID-funded integrated health services project in

Northern Uganda. The project will work to increase utilization of HIV /AIDS,

MNCH, nutrition and TB services.

Job Summary:  The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall

technical and management leadership to the design and implementation of the

USAID FHI 360 project, leading a team comprised of other senior-level staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Responsible for the overall planning, implementation

and management of the project as well as the achievement of the goals and

objectives of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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Maintain an integrated vision and approach for the

project in achieving the results as defined in the award, while maintaining

overall excellence and accountability to beneficiaries and USAID.

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Oversee the planning of all project activities and

set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards,

best practices and donor guidelines.

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Work closely with USAID/Uganda and all other

counterparts, implementing partners and Government of Uganda officials involved

with the program.

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Ensure project activities adhere to USAID and

country office management policies and practices

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Produce and present papers at local, regional and

international fora to share experiences and emerging best practices.

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Build and strengthen working partnerships and ensure

strong lines of communication and collaboration are established and maintained.

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Oversee a team of senior technical, financial and

program management staff for the project and ensure strong communication and

coordination with and between all team members, and with relevant staff in FHI

360 Head Quarters and the East and Southern Africa Business Unit.

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Ensure financial and grants management compliance

with FHI 360 and USAID rules and regulations.

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Ensure timely, high-quality and complete submission

of workplans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other

reports required by USAID.

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Actively promote sustainability of project

activities with effective networking, linkages to other programs, capacity building

of project staff, and institutional strengthening of implementing partners and

community-based organizations.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The Chief of Party should hold a Master’s Degree or

similar degree with fifteen years of program management experience, preferably

in integrated health service delivery and HIV/AIDS, TB and/or malaria

including:

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Five years of management experience and the direct

supervision of professional and support staff for international development

programs; or

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At least five years’ experience as Chief of Party on

a USAID-funded health project

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Detailed knowledge, understanding and experience

working in Uganda, especially in the North;

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Demonstrated knowledge of HIV/AIDS management

principles;

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Familiarity with gender dynamics influence

programming;

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

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Ability to work independently with initiative to

manage high volume work flow;

·        
Possess excellent computer literacy skills including

proficiency in standard applications i.e. MS Office

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, updated CV/resume

including salary expectations to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360 Plot 15

Kitante Close Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please clearly

indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

Deadline: Monday, 7^th

September 2015.