Deputy Chief of Party (COP)
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Role Purpose:Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for a USAID/PEPFAR project providing support to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their caregivers in select districts in Zimbabwe. The DCOP will work with Save the Childrens existing country office, and will significantly contribute to the strategic focus and provide operational leadership to support the direct implementation of program activities. The DCOP will oversee the overall operations and ensure the smooth running of a complex, multi-layered project by managing systems, staff and building capacity that support the results of the project. As the DCOP, s/he is also responsible for supporting the Chief of Party (COP) in the overall management of the project. In collaboration with the COP, s/he will maintain close liaison with USAID, Save the Children offices, various line ministries and partners as needed. Additionally, s/he will coordinate and manage district implementation, grants/finance, operations, and management information functions of the project. S/he will lead the operations, finance and support services project team and be responsible for working with the country office for the financial and grants management, HR, administration, IT, logistics and procurement of the project.
This key project, getting to ZERO, is a $35M USAID-funded five year program aimed to reduce HIV impact, vulnerability and risk, as well as increase high impact HIV services among orphans and vulnerable children and adolescents in targeted communities. The goal for this program is improved health, nutrition, psycho-social well-being and educational outcomes; and reduced abuse of children affected by HIV. The program seeks to advance ownership at the local level of a comprehensive, integrated, community-based AIDS response to mitigate the impact of HIV on orphans and vulnerable children.
This position is contingent on the issuance of USAID funding and the award being granted.
Contract Duration: TBCLocation: Harare, Zimbwabwe
Qualifications and Experience
- Masters degree in international relations, public health, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of field-based experience working on large and complex overseas, multi-partner development programs, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Experience managing large scale USAID funded project(s) at a senior level desirable.
- Experience in managing large child-focused field programs for an international NGO.
- Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision of staff and teams.
- Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies, with specific understanding of PEPFAR guidelines, rules and regulations.
- At least five years of professional experience working on issues related to OVC and caregivers, capacity building/strengthening and project implementation to mitigate HIV/AIDS in developing countries.
- Extensive experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; specific work experience in Zimbabwe is desirable.
- Proven experience building capacity of local NGOs and government bodies.
- Proven ability in promoting and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required. Preference given to candidates who speak Shona and Ndebele.
- Zimbabwean candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
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