Angola: Country Representative

POSITION SUMMARY

The Country Representative will lead a United States Government (USG)-funded project focused on the implementation and monitoring of a portfolio of comprehensive HIV care and treatment services for children and adults at selected clinics in and around Luanda, Angola. The incumbent is responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of the project including the management of all technical, programmatic and operational aspects and she/he ensures optimal use of human, financial and physical resources. The incumbent has supervisory responsibility for all project-related staff hired in-country. As the lead representative of ICAP in Angola, the Country Representative will develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the Government of Angola (GOA), and will effectively represent the project and the organization to the government, donors and other implementing partners.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership in the design and implementation of the project, including oversight for project planning, monitoring, and evaluation

• Ensure optimal use of human, financial, and physical resources to successfully meet project milestones and technical quality standards, and achieve project objectives and targets

• Provide leadership in the development and execution of technical strategies according to ICAP’s technical framework and standards and donor requirements

• Oversee and coordinate the annual planning and budgeting process according to ICAP and donor requirements

• Ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor project implementation, including progress toward achieving objectives and targets

• Develop timely and high quality project reports according to ICAP and donor requirements

• Provide oversight to all finance and administrative services to ensure effective and efficient operations and administrative support to the project in accordance with ICAP standard operating procedures, Columbia University and donor policies and regulations, and local policies and laws

• Oversee the development, management and monitoring of project budgets

• Ensure grants management systems are in place to effectively respond to donor requirements

• Develop and strengthen relationships with national and local government officials, and local organizations in designing, implementing and monitoring relevant policies, programs, and activities

• Ensure regular and clear communication with GOA, donors, partners and ICAP headquarters

• Ensure documentation and dissemination of best practices, innovations and lessons learned

• Oversee human resource development and management

• Supervise, coach and mentor in-country staff

• Represent ICAP in meetings with government officials, donors and partner organizations

• Perform other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• MD, PhD, or other relevant advanced degree

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience managing large public health projects with at least 5 years of experience in managing health projects in resource limited settings

• Experience in HIV/AIDS program development, implementation and monitoring in resource-limited settings

• Demonstrated knowledge of technical content relevant to the projects in the country portfolio

• Proven record of leading donor-funded projects, which consistently meet objectives and targets

• Experience working with funding from the U.S. government (USG) or other bilateral donors

• Demonstrated knowledge of rules and regulations common to USG funding and funding from other bilateral donors

• Outstanding communication, diplomacy, conflict management and interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral and written skills and fluency in both English and Portuguese

• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems, constraints and issues relevant to project performance

• Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor a culturally diverse team operating in complex environments

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with senior-level government officials and local stakeholders, and counterparts in partner organizations

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth knowledge of the Angola public health sector, including government leadership and leaders of health programs

• Demonstrated experience overseeing health program assessments and evaluations and/or public health evaluations

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• · May require two (2) - four (4) international trips and national trips as needed

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