New Job Opportunity at FHI 360 Tanzania – Chief of Party
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Overview
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to
improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions. Our staff include 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….
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below….
Recommended:
Chief of Party, Comprehensive
Client-Centered Health Program For Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn,
Child And Adolescent Health (C3hp-RMNCAH)
Tanzania (Any)
Description:
FHI
360 is seeking applications for a Chief of Party for an anticipated
project in Tanzania, focused on improving reproductive, maternal,
newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) outcomes by increasing
demand for and utilization of high-quality facility and community
services. The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership and
technical direction for the project, ensuring achievement of project
deliverables and targets. The COP will be the primary liaison with the
funder and will manage project staff and implementing partners to ensure
proper reporting, financial management, and compliance. The COP is
expected to coordinate with government and other stakeholders to ensure
that activities complement ongoing initiatives and adhere to country and
global standards. The position will be based in Tanzania and will
report to the FHI 360 Eastern Africa Regional Director. Recruitment is
contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the
final applicant is subject to USAID approval.
Job Summary/Responsibilities
The Chief of Party will have the following responsibilities:
- Oversee
all aspects of contract implementation and management, including
stakeholder coordination with USAID and Government of Tanzania
counterparts and subcontractors. - Ensure overall contract
successful implementation within parameters of quality, schedule, cost
control and regulatory compliance. - Ensures compliance with contract terms and conditions to ensure implementation aligns with/adheres to contract commitments.
- Provide
overall technical leadership and expertise in the development and
implementation of health service delivery and care utilization
strategies to improve RMNCAH outcomes. - Oversee team of senior
technical and program management staff and ensure clear roles and
responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst team
members. - Oversee partnerships and ensure strong lines of
communication and collaboration are established and maintained,
particularly surrounding technical assistance needs of government and
other national partners. - Lead the planning of all contract
activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence
to technical standards, best practices, and donor guidelines. - Oversee and coordinate the successful completion of planning and budgeting requirements of the contract
- Ensure
mechanisms are in place to monitor the implementation of activities,
including progress toward achieving objectives and targets with
high-quality and on-time performance - Provide effective oversight
to all financial and administrative functions undertaken by the
contract to ensure efficient and effective administrative support - Ensure
that all activities are undertaken in full compliance with FHI 360
standard operating procedures, donor policies and regulations, and
national policies and law - Oversee engagement and management of
local and national partners to ensure capacity for transition of
activity implementation is developed and demonstrated. - Ensure financial and grants management compliance with FHI 360 and USAID rules and regulations.
- Ensure
timely, high-quality, and complete submission of work plans, quarterly
and annual reports, financial reports, and any other deliverables
required by USAID.
NEW TANZANIAN JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 2021 (1,421 POSTS)
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or higher in medicine, public health, health management, social science, or a related field required.
- 15
+ years’ experience designing, implementing, and managing large,
complex health service delivery projects involving multiple partners in
or for developing countries. - At minimum, must have at least
eight years of progressively more responsible supervisory work
experience that involved direct leadership of professional and support
staff, oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables. - Management experience with a USG contracts required.
- Familiarity with FAR and other USG requirements
- Strong
management skills, strategic vision, leadership qualities, professional
reputation, ability to create synergies where applicable, interpersonal
skills, and written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse
technical and managerial requirements of the project description. - At least two years of experience living or working in East Africa; Tanzanian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated
ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host
country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and
international donor agencies. - Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English; Swahili language fluency highly desired.
- Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume work flow.
- Relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum MS Office.
How to Apply:
FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package and is an equal
opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
online at FHI 360 Careers Page as soon as possible and no later than May 5th. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This
job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither
prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry
out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to
represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to
review and revise this document at any time.
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FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any
person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin,
age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package,
professional development and policies and programs that support a
healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive
difference for others — and yourself. Please click here to continue searching FHI 360’s Career Portal.
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