Deputy Chief of Party (local candidates only)
Rwanda - Kigali
EGPAF is requesting expressions of interest of potential candidates to fill the role as Deputy Chief of Party on an anticipated large scale USAID-funded health project in Rwanda to increase the use of facility and community-based family health services, which includes an integrated package of services related to FP/RH, HIV/AIDS, MNCH, malaria, nutrition, and safe water and hygiene.
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will work in close collaboration with the Chief of Party (COP) and serve as a key member of the program management team. S/he will oversee the program management and will provide strategic guidance and leadership to the team, will lead the technical strategy, the coordination and implementation of the project activities and ensure that they are integrated, synergized, and of the highest technical quality. S/he will directly supervise the team leads and technical experts and provide programmatic and technical guidance so as to facilitate an integrated and coordinated project strategy and implementation. S/he will play a strong role in the development of innovative, effective, context-appropriate approaches including best practices. The DCOP will support the COP to manage key relationships with USAID; the Ministry of Health and its relevant institutions; the project team; international and local implementing and community partners; regional, district, and facility health staff; and other stakeholders. S/he will play a strong role in the project’s provision of technical support to the Ministry of Health and the relevant health institutions. S/he will provide assistance to the COP in the project reporting and ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations governing the USAID funding mechanism.
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Public Health, public administration, development or related discipline and/or medical degree. At least fifteen years of experience in a senior level management position in a public health and/or international development project with responsibility implementing or managing large complex programs in HIV and AIDS, MNCH, FP/RH, community health in developing countries. Proven ability to provide technical leadership to senior level staff. At least five years experience and demonstrated leadership working with PEPFAR-funded health projects and experience with USAID reporting systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong technical program management, organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to lead and manage a sizeable cross cultural team. Familiarity with all levels of the Rwandan health sector, including health sector reform and decentralization. Excellent written and oral communications skills; fluency in English, professional proficiency in French required, proficiency in Kinyarwanda an advantage. Work experience in East Africa preferred.
EGPAF is requesting expressions of interest of potential candidates to fill the role as Deputy Chief of Party on an anticipated large scale USAID-funded health project in Rwanda to increase the use of facility and community-based family health services, which includes an integrated package of services related to FP/RH, HIV/AIDS, MNCH, malaria, nutrition, and safe water and hygiene.
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will work in close collaboration with the Chief of Party (COP) and serve as a key member of the program management team. S/he will oversee the program management and will provide strategic guidance and leadership to the team, will lead the technical strategy, the coordination and implementation of the project activities and ensure that they are integrated, synergized, and of the highest technical quality. S/he will directly supervise the team leads and technical experts and provide programmatic and technical guidance so as to facilitate an integrated and coordinated project strategy and implementation. S/he will play a strong role in the development of innovative, effective, context-appropriate approaches including best practices. The DCOP will support the COP to manage key relationships with USAID; the Ministry of Health and its relevant institutions; the project team; international and local implementing and community partners; regional, district, and facility health staff; and other stakeholders. S/he will play a strong role in the project’s provision of technical support to the Ministry of Health and the relevant health institutions. S/he will provide assistance to the COP in the project reporting and ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations governing the USAID funding mechanism.
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Public Health, public administration, development or related discipline and/or medical degree. At least fifteen years of experience in a senior level management position in a public health and/or international development project with responsibility implementing or managing large complex programs in HIV and AIDS, MNCH, FP/RH, community health in developing countries. Proven ability to provide technical leadership to senior level staff. At least five years experience and demonstrated leadership working with PEPFAR-funded health projects and experience with USAID reporting systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong technical program management, organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to lead and manage a sizeable cross cultural team. Familiarity with all levels of the Rwandan health sector, including health sector reform and decentralization. Excellent written and oral communications skills; fluency in English, professional proficiency in French required, proficiency in Kinyarwanda an advantage. Work experience in East Africa preferred.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your letter of interest, and updated CV and 3 professional references to Egpafrwanda@pedaids.org clearly stipulating the position you are applying for. *All offers are subject to award and USAID approval.
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