About FHI:
FHI 360 is an international non-profit 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.
About USAID Project:
FHI 360 seeks to implement an anticipated USAID-funded integrated health services project in Northern Uganda. The project will work to increase utilization of HIV /AIDS, MNCH, nutrition and TB services.
Job Summary: The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall technical and management leadership to the design and implementation of the USAID FHI 360 project, leading a team comprised of other senior-level staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of the project as well as the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner.
· Maintain an integrated vision and approach for the project in achieving the results as defined in the award, while maintaining overall excellence and accountability to beneficiaries and USAID.
· Oversee the planning of all project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.
· Work closely with USAID/Uganda and all other counterparts, implementing partners and Government of Uganda officials involved with the program.
· Ensure project activities adhere to USAID and country office management policies and practices
· Produce and present papers at local, regional and international fora to share experiences and emerging best practices.
· Build and strengthen working partnerships and ensure strong lines of communication and collaboration are established and maintained.
· Oversee a team of senior technical, financial and program management staff for the project and ensure strong communication and coordination with and between all team members, and with relevant staff in FHI 360 Head Quarters and the East and Southern Africa Business Unit.
· Ensure financial and grants management compliance with FHI 360 and USAID rules and regulations.
· Ensure timely, high-quality and complete submission of workplans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.
· Actively promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages to other programs, capacity building of project staff, and institutional strengthening of implementing partners and community-based organizations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Chief of Party should hold a Master’s Degree or similar degree with fifteen years of program management experience, preferably in integrated health service delivery and HIV/AIDS, TB and/or malaria including:
· Five years of management experience and the direct supervision of professional and support staff for international development programs; or
· At least five years’ experience as Chief of Party on a USAID-funded health project
· Detailed knowledge, understanding and experience working in Uganda, especially in the North;
· Demonstrated knowledge of HIV/AIDS management principles;
· Familiarity with gender dynamics influence programming;
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
· Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow;
· Possess excellent computer literacy skills including proficiency in standard applications i.e. MS Office
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, updated CV/resume including salary expectations to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360 Plot 15 Kitante Close Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line.
Deadline: Monday, 7th September 2015.