Chief of Party, Regional Family Planning/ Reproductive Health Project , Ghana

TITLE: Chief Of Party, Regional Family Planning/ Reproductive Health Project* DEPARTMENT: WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA START DATE: MAY 2012 Population Services International (PSI) is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org. PSI seeks an experienced Chief of Party to plan and coordinate all activities under the upcoming USAID-funded Regional Family Planning/Reproductive Health project in West Africa. The Chief of Party (COP) should have significant leadership, management and international development experience; a demonstrated track record in successfully managing government relations; a commitment to capacity building; a strong interest in private sector approaches to development; and experience successfully implementing international health programs centered around social marketing and behavior change communications. This position will be based in Accra, Ghana, and will coordinate management teams in 4 to 6 countries in the region. He/she will report to the Regional Director for West and Central Africa. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as main point of contact/representative of the project to USAID/West Africa and liaise with project partners. Facilitate senior level FP/RH policy dialogue with the Ministries of Health, other donors and regional institutions and partners. Provide effective guidance and support to technical members of the in-country management teams and short-term technical consultants to improve the provision of high quality family planning products and services as well as FP/RH advocacy. Ensure the effective use and coordination of USAID resources and the compliance of the financial systems and controls with USAID standards as well as compliance with US regulations and policies around Family Planning. Lead internal and external program planning and reporting including annual work planning with sub award partners and ensuring the dissemination of program results as well as external engagement representation. Ensure sound financial management including programmatic budgeting, spending projections, and monitoring of payments. Ensure high-quality periodic reporting in line with USAID and PSI requirements (Quarterly and Annual Status reports, quarterly financial reports, etc.). Perform any other responsibilities as requested by the Regional Director and dictated by USAID deliverables. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in public health, social sciences, international development or related field. 15 years experience in the implementation and management of international development projects in West and Central Africa, preferably in FP/RH programming. Knowledge of the socioeconomic, institutional, and policy issues related to reproductive health and family planning programs. Broad based knowledge of family planning and reproductive health in West and Central Africa, with in-country experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of USAID grant implementation. Exceptional managerial and operational experience, preferably managing complex multi-national activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions. Experience with advocacy and institutional development within government and non government channels. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). Excellent management skills. Fluency in English and French required *Contingent Upon Funding APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.