Country Project Director, (Leadership, Management, and Governance Project)

Devex is assisting a nonprofit international health organization in identifying candidates for the position of Country Project Director, (Leadership, Management, and Governance Project).This position will be based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

The Country Project Director is responsible for overseeing and managing all activities for the Leadership, Management and Governance Project (LMG) in Haiti and serves as the technical lead on selected program activities. S/he shall be responsible and accountable for the development, regular update, and implementation of the country work plan and budget to ensure attainment of the program goals and objectives in line with the LMG mandate and approaches, to contribute to the goals of the local USG Mission and that of government partners. S/he is the primary liaison between LMG and the local USAID Coordinator/US State Government Health Officer, Government counterparts, stakeholders, and partners involved with pharmaceutical management activities and/or implementing related programs in the country.

The Country Project Director is accountable for the management of the LMG/Haiti office, provides strategic and technical guidance, and works closely with the assigned Cambridge, MA-based Country Portfolio Director, other LMG and the organization’s home office technical and operational staff, and other USAID projects in the country to ensure that the organizations/CLM/LMG plans and activities effectively achieve the LMG/Haiti Project objectives:

• Support the creation and functioning of a Contracting Unit within the MSPP with the capacity to manage all sources funding (including USG’s) and to contract for health services. 
• Support the MSPP in developing a national policy on referral networks, accelerate and broaden the establishment of referral networks in USG priority areas, and ensure the continuity of the implementation of referral networks over the next three years. 
• Assist the MSPP and USAID in assessing needs for and planning health infrastructure projects, in support of more functional referral networks.

Job Responsibilities:


Vision, Technical Strategy, and Results 

• Develop and manage the Results Framework, Performance Monitoring Plan, Technical Strategy, annual project work plans, technical assistance plan, and budget for LMG technical assistance in the country, in collaboration with Cambridge, MA-based Country Portfolio Director, Performance and M&E Specialist, and Technical Advisors, according to USAID Mission requirements, obligations, organization’s/CLM technical frameworks, approaches and standards, and Results Management Systems (RMS) guidelines.
• Manage the implementation of LMG technical activities at all relevant levels of the health system, ensuring that all activities are adequately implemented in a timely fashion and that they adequately address management, leadership, and governance needs at the different levels of the system, especially within the MSPP, to meet the expectations of clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate the identification and provision of required short-term technical assistance in support of program activities. 
• Provide overall oversight and guidance to LMG technical units responsible for technical assistance, training, and on-site capacity building activities, ensuring the development of local institutional and personal capacities needed to maintain the creation and function of a Contracting Unit, the development of a national policy on referral networks, and planning health infrastructure projects while ensuring country ownership and sustainability of interventions.
• Maintain close interaction with the Country Portfolio Director based in Cambridge to ensure adequate support to the country program, completion of work, and the achievement of targets in a timely fashion and within budget. Also, ensures that plan adjustments are made and documented as necessary.

Documentation, Communication, and Client Relations

• Facilitate the review of technical reports developed by other team members and/or consultants ensuring the quality of delivered products and that reports/recommendations are appropriately disseminated among partners.
• Maintain all verbal and written communications with the local USG team and represent LMG/Haiti in meetings with external partners including the USAID Mission, SDSH, the Bridge Project, the MSPP, as well as other donors and partners implementing health activities, and ensure identification and coordination of management, leadership, and governance priorities in support of national and USAID priorities. 
• Ensure the development of regular activity updates and their timely submission to the local Mission, and the development of quarterly and annual progress reports, financial reports, and other reports as required to be submitted to the home office in Cambridge, MA. 
• Ensure the timely update of the USAID TraiNet, the organization’s quarterly and semiannual reports, and the organization and LMG external websites; others as may be required from time to time.
• Ensure submission of technical documentation to organization’s central Institutional Memory System (IMS), clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, subcontractors, suppliers, and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
• Seek out new and strategic partnerships in the public and private sectors to advance program objectives and promote innovation.

Project Management

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the country office and serve as a liaison with the home office to ensure that logistics, contracts, letters of agreement, and any approvals are adequately in place in support of program activities. Also, ensure adherence to organization’s office management and accounting procedures.
• Conduct budget monitoring and cost control based on sound financial and accounting principles, Standard Operating Procedures, and the organization, CLM, and LMG requirements.
• Ensure implementation of activities in compliance with the LMG cooperative agreement, the organization’s  and USAID policies, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure project staffing, structure, and reporting relationships are aligned with country needs, local context, and available resources.
• Promote and facilitate staff participation in the organization’s Technical Exchange Networks (TEN) and other Knowledge Exchange activities, including south-to south exchanges.
• Manage human resources as per the organization values, policies and guidelines, and implement an effective performance-management program focusing on results. 

Other

• Collaborate with the Country Representative and participate as required in activities organized in the context of the organization’s Representation in country.
• Ensure harmonious collaboration with, and cost-effective use of, the Country Operations Management Unit (COMU).
• Collaborate with the organization’s Office of Strategic Development and Communications in aspects of strategic communication, etc.
• Ensure effective collaboration, coordination and internal partnerships with other projects, Centers, and Offices to build synergies across programs for maximum impact.
•  Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

Education:

• Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or MD) in a health-related field or management field required.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in senior level position(s) in international public health is required. Also, experience in health management, leadership, and governance and health systems strengthening strongly preferred, particularly in developing countries.
• Experience with public health programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank, preferred.
• Experience as a seasoned project director/Chief of Party who has had significant experience working with USAID and other donors, as well as liaising with the government—and particularly ministries of health. 
• Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills in a developing country setting with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
• Experience managing and supervising technical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.
• Track record of, and strong commitment to, transparency and collaboration, as demonstrated by sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, collaborating Agencies, and donor organizations.
• Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in fluent English and fluent French are essential.
• Ability to travel as required to support the progress of program activities.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Haiti and the Caribbean region is an asset.

Language:

• Fluent French and English required.  Creole would be an advantage.

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