Job ID: 16549
Area: Global Health, Population & Nutrition
# of Openings Remaining: 1
Job Locations: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa
About FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization
dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally
driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition,
Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and
Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's
interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all
50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified
candidates for the position of: Chief of Party/Project Director IV
Description:
The Ethiopian Multi-Sectoral Nutrition and WASH activity
will provide technical assistance to enhance the nutrition outcomes of USAID
and the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) activities across sectors; support
capacity development to implement the National Nutrition Program; promote and
support water, sanitation and hygiene interventions; and support innovative
interventions that target the most vulnerable populations to improve nutritional
status. This new actiity will also support a rigorous learning agenda
that will document lessons learned about multi-sectoral nutrion programming.
The Chief of Party (COP) will be the project's senior
supervisor and will oversee all aspects of performance in Ethiopia. Under
the supervision of the Country Director, the COP will serve as the project's
principal contact point for funder, goverment, civil society, and implementing
parnters.
The COP will supervise and oversee project staff and consultants.
S/he will have overall responsibility for ensuring that procedures are
established and adhered to for actvitiy development, implementation,
monitoring, evaluation, procurement, budgeting, and financial accounting.
S/he will provide overall supervision of impementing partners and ensure
timely progress against schedules, achievement of deliverables, and quality of
results. This position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and is
contingent upon recieipt of award and funder approval of key personnel.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
The COP will:
• Lead and provide day-to-day management oversight and technical guidance to the project, including general financial oversight and programmatic monitoring, ensuring quality and timeliness of all activities.
• Oversee project technical and strategic planning including Country Operational Plan and annual work plan, budget, progress reports, and financial reports, and ensure timeliness and quality of project deliverables.
• Ensure programming complies with priorities and systems of the Government of Ethiopia, the funder, and FHI 360 global rules and regulations, and that systems are in place so that local implementing agencies fully comply with programming, implementation, reporting and evaluation procedures. Serve as the primary liaison for the project with the funder, government counterparts, other stakeholders, and FHI 360 headquarters, playing a coordination role as needed.
• Provide ongoing programming/technical support and guidance to build the capacity of the government counterparts and civil society in coordinating, managing and implementing relevant services.
• Conduct appropriate monitoring of subprojects to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
• Manage the selection, development, supervision and evaluation of assigned staff and budgets including recruitment, establishment of performance expectations, performance assessments, recommended action based on performance (e.g., recognition, disciplinary action).
• Provide leadership and team building at the project level and supervise project staff.
• Represent the project and FHI 360 with external audiences as needed.
• Participate in country office strategic planning and resource development efforts, if necessary.
• Participate and contribute to the overall mission of FHI 360. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Lead and provide day-to-day management oversight and technical guidance to the project, including general financial oversight and programmatic monitoring, ensuring quality and timeliness of all activities.
• Oversee project technical and strategic planning including Country Operational Plan and annual work plan, budget, progress reports, and financial reports, and ensure timeliness and quality of project deliverables.
• Ensure programming complies with priorities and systems of the Government of Ethiopia, the funder, and FHI 360 global rules and regulations, and that systems are in place so that local implementing agencies fully comply with programming, implementation, reporting and evaluation procedures. Serve as the primary liaison for the project with the funder, government counterparts, other stakeholders, and FHI 360 headquarters, playing a coordination role as needed.
• Provide ongoing programming/technical support and guidance to build the capacity of the government counterparts and civil society in coordinating, managing and implementing relevant services.
• Conduct appropriate monitoring of subprojects to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
• Manage the selection, development, supervision and evaluation of assigned staff and budgets including recruitment, establishment of performance expectations, performance assessments, recommended action based on performance (e.g., recognition, disciplinary action).
• Provide leadership and team building at the project level and supervise project staff.
• Represent the project and FHI 360 with external audiences as needed.
• Participate in country office strategic planning and resource development efforts, if necessary.
• Participate and contribute to the overall mission of FHI 360. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in
international development, public health, nutrition, or related field with
minimum 10 years of relevant experience with at least 5-7 years of senior-level
project management experience in coordinating development efforts in public
health, preferably in Ethiopia or East Africa.
• Experience managing US government funded projects with sub awards to local partners required.
• Experience living and working in Ethiopia preferred; Ethiopian nationals are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, lead teams, make high-level decisions, and navigate politically-sensitive terrain.
• Familiarity with US government programming, rules and regulations
• Experience working with an international non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
• Experience managing US government funded projects with sub awards to local partners required.
• Experience living and working in Ethiopia preferred; Ethiopian nationals are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, lead teams, make high-level decisions, and navigate politically-sensitive terrain.
• Familiarity with US government programming, rules and regulations
• Experience working with an international non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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