Chief of Party, Mbabane, Swaziland 126 views0 applications

The anticipated USAID-funded Attain & Sustain 95-95-95, Prevent New Infections and Reach all Populations for Epidemic Control (ASPIRE) will be designed to, over 5 years, reduce HIV incidence and AIDS-related mortality in pursuit of epidemic control in Eswatini in alignment with the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini (GKoE)’s vision of an AIDS-free generation by 2022 and the National Multisectoral HIV and AIDS Strategic Framework 2018-2022.

Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding and will be based in Eswatini.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall management, coordination, oversight and ensure that activities and sub-partners are coordinated and achieve intended results. This individual will be the key liaison with USAID, key stakeholders, and other implementing partners. Her/his primary responsibilities will be aimed at providing overall leadership management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the contract including sustainability of interventions. This individual will be expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments. S/he will supervise activity implementation and ensure the activity meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The COP position requires political savviness, as s/he will interact with numerous institutions and senior-level national and county-level government officials. The COP will have demonstrated ability to manage large contracts, comprehensive HIV projects as well as manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic leadership to all consortium partners for building, managing and growing the ASPIRE project in Eswatini, ensures quality and oversees all project activities.  
• Oversees all functions of implementing the project, including program, technical, finance, contracts and grants, and human resources, and ensures that they are consistent with the requirements of the project.
• Serve as the project’s key representative to USAID, government counterparts, and other stakeholders. Manages development of and monitors work plans and budgets.
• Actively collaborate with GKOE to enhance stewardship of ASPIRE.
• Ensures that relevant systems and institutional capacity are in place to ensure the quality and sustainability of deliverables.
• Represents and has a broad understanding of FHI 360’s research and public health programs.
• Ensures cost efficiency in running ASPIRE; liaises with technical leads to provide ongoing supervision and performance monitoring of ASPIRE.
• Ensures that program resources are utilized in accordance with applicable U.S and GKOE policies and procedures.
• Ensures appropriate monitoring of ASPIRE to achieve financial, administrative, logistical, and programmatic goals.
• Oversees production of timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports to USAID as required.
• Ensures program quality according to set standards including quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates partner efforts in program implementation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a master’s degree in a directly relevant field from an accredited university;
• At least 10 years of experience in relevant management, supervisory, technical experience working with programs that are of a similar scope and scale to this program;
• Demonstrated experience in HIV control projects, with some experience in Southern Africa preferred;
• Experience in managing large scale projects, strategic planning and implementation of related activities;
• Demonstrated experience in adaptive management;
• Demonstrated success in USAID or other USG contracts management is a must;
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to project and program compliance and reporting;
• Demonstrated experience working alongside project stakeholders to deliver impact within agreed timelines;
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and report writing skills.

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.

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