Democratic Republic of the Congo: Chief of party

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) funded by USAID through the Global Health Supply Chain Program — Technical Assistance. This project will aim to achieve universal coverage for long-lasting insecticidal nets in the DRC with the implementation of annual, provincial, household-level mass campaigns and school-based distributions. The chief of party will oversee the overall strategic framework and management of the project in the DRC. The chief of party will lead the development of a program strategy and implementation of the work plan; monitor programmatic, financial, and administrative performance; and maintain effective communication with USAID, Chemonics headquarters, various stakeholders in the public and private sectors, as well as with other donors and partner agencies. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in life around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development of a program strategy and the implementation of the work plan
• Monitor programmatic, financial, and administrative performance of the project
• Develop and implement annual work plans and budgets that reflect the needs and priorities of USAID, the Ministry of Health, and other relevant stakeholders
• Ensure the use of appropriate management tools to plan, organize, and monitor costs and resources to achieve project objectives
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures for deliveries and distributions, including freight transportation, storage and distribution, and the use of logistical management information systems
• Coordinate with stakeholders to build and reinforce the capacity of national systems
• Oversee operations of the project office in-country in accordance with the policies and procedures established by Chemonics management, including human resources, procurement, finance and administration, and subcontracting
• Maintain strong and positive working relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders, including USAID and local governments
• Oversee regular data collection and reporting and lead regular reviews of performance to identify issues and drive evidence-based interventions
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for procurement and logistics services while assessing risk quarterly and implementing risk management and mitigation strategies
• Develop, update, and implement a performance monitoring plan that encompasses commodity security and logistics management indicators and includes project-wide performance measures
• Strategically identify capacity gaps and arrange for appropriate training
• Report results to USAID, the Ministry of Health, other funders, and the home office
• Lead, coach, and motivate the in-country team

Qualifications:

• At least eight years of experience in managing public health programs, particularly related to malaria, including experience with large-scale campaigns or supply chain management systems in developing countries, with five years in senior leadership positions on donor-funded projects
• Advanced degree in health or management-related discipline; a bachelor’s degree in one of the aforementioned fields, plus five years of work experience beyond the eight years required above, may replace an advanced degree
• Demonstrated ability to manage and implement a complex public health project funded by USAID in the DRC or other French-speaking African countries; country experience in the DRC preferred
• Proven skills in leading and managing high-performing teams
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and French required

Please submit your resume and a cover letter by February 15, 2019 through the application form at the following link: https://ghdrecruit.formstack.com/forms/drc_llins_cop. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone requests, please. Only finalists will be contacted.

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