Chief of Party, Global Fund Malaria program, CAR 122 views0 applications

World Vision is the Principal Recipient (PR) for the Global Fund Malaria grant in Central African Republic (CAR), with a total budget of Euro 64,883,732 over 3 years including New Funding Mechanism (NFM)3 Malaria and Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) as well as COVID response. The grant is performance-based and the program is delivered through the CAR Ministry of Health (the SR) and other partners.

Here’s where you come in:

As the Chief of Party (CoP) for the Global Fund (GF) Malaria program, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and oversight of the program. You will have a keen understanding of the unique political dynamics and work carefully and collaboratively with The Global Fund, Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), Local Fund Agent (LFA), The National Malaria Control Sector, other key government institutions/agencies, the UN and non-governmental stakeholders, as well as ensuring effective coordination with the PR for HIV/TB grant.

You will have overall responsibility for ensuring that:

1. The program’s strategic objectives and targets are fully aligned with the highest technical quality standards for malaria control and case management and that the targets are met per the Performance Framework;
2. Contractual obligations agreed to with the donor are met in a timely and cost-effective manner;
3. Quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the grant;
4. Sub-grants to the sub-recipients are well managed;
5. World Vision performs as an excellent Principal Recipient with other stakeholders in CAR and the donor;
6. Evidence of impact of the program on the health outcomes of children is tracked, documented and shared with relevant stakeholders;
7. and the Global Fund programs are appropriately integrated within the overall World Vision CAR’s Country Strategy.

Requirements include:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Public Health and/or a Degree in Medicine, and/or project management or a post-graduate degree in a similar related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in the management of or in the administration of complex health projects (Global Fund experience preferred) at the national level; minimum eight years in a management position, supervising senior staff, in an international or multicultural environment at the national level.
• At least 10 years’ experience in managing a malaria project /program at the national or international level. Hands on experience and thorough knowledge of implementing LLINs distribution (both through mass campaign and continuous distribution) is required.
• Knowledge of development issues, especially related to the health sector, trends, challenges, and opportunities and implications to community development. Proven ability in the management of large integrated grant-funded projects in developing countries.
• In-depth technical knowledge of malaria transmission, prevention and treatment, and strategies for prevention and case management in malaria.
• 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 and stakeholders in CAR, with strong ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and donors.
• Good verbal and written skills in French is essential, English is required.

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply online by the application deadline of 26 FEB 2023.

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