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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Chief of Party will provide overall strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination for project activities and staff. S/he will possess both deep applied experience in SBC implementation in LMICs, and demonstrated abilities in leadership; strategic thinking; development of effective teams; and change management. S/he must also have a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with host country agencies, including central and local governments, development partners, civil society, and community-based organizations. Experience in malaria SBC is preferred. Please note that this position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.
This is an unaccompanied post.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage proactive and responsive relationship with grant donor in close collaboration with World Vision National Office staff.
- Direct and oversee grant implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance.
- Research new funding opportunities and develop and write funding proposals, if second phase of the grant or cost extension is planned .
- Supervise a team of senior level international and national staff with skills across a diverse set of technical areas.
- Ensure proper technical capacity of staff to manage complex donor-funded projects.
- Lead grant staff and short-term consultants.
- Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems. Submit timely accurate and professional reports that meet donor requirements.
- Manage grant/project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to donors and SO staff.
- Ensure grant/project expenses are reasonable, allocated as per assigned budget, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure low risk audits.
- Liaise with local government officials, local communities, donor representatives and other stakeholders as appropriate.
- Consistently look for more effective and efficient implementation methods and opportunities to increase impact.
- Participate and conduct on-going lessons learned with key staff and partners/sub-grantees .
- Liaise with local government officials, local communities, donor representatives and other stakeholders as appropriate.
- Participate, lead NGO – donor forum to represent WV, the project, and seek cooperation for joint advocacy opportunities.
- Escalate grant management issues early and openly; resolve grant management issues quickly and fully.
- Provide spiritual leadership to the grants team. Attend and participate in weekly chapel services and daily devotional meetings.
- Serve as primary liaison to USAID, local and national governmental authorities, local NGOs, community organizations, Facilitate learning of best practices on program’s technical areas and other donor organizations.
- Provide vision and strategic technical leadership for the project.
- Close cooperation with NO GAM lead for implementation of the GAM objectives as well as close collaboration within the NO GAM Unit on donor positioning, lessons learned, grant health and quality improvements.
- Establish clear and frequent communication regarding program progress and oversight management with the donor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The following knowledge, skills and proficiency can be acquired through a combination of formal courses, self-training and previous professional experience:
Minimum Qualification required:
- Master’s degree or higher in public health, social sciences, or other relevant discipline
- Ten years working in the fields of international health programming, SBC, health communication, and/or health promotion, including at least five years’ experience in senior level management positions
- Proven record of leadership in the design and management of SBC programs in LMICs, and collaboration with U.S. government agencies, other donors, host country institutions, and international and local non-governmental organizations
- Minimum of five years of experience supervising professional staff
- Strong written and oral English and Portuguese skills
- Keen understanding of the unique political dynamics of the country and ability to work carefully and collaboratively to maintain productive relationships with the various government entities in Mozambique
- Demonstrated accomplishment in working with host-country professionals, ministries and with donor colleagues in country
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience of leading large and diverse teams
- Experience in leading and managing large grants in a complex environment.
- Experience as a CoP/PD or senior expert advisor
- Experience managing sub grants and contracts under grants for complex projects
Work Environment/Travel:
Based in the Provincial office in Nampula, with frequent travel to Provinces of Zambezia, Manica and Cabo Delgado.
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