Position Description:
MCDI is currently seeking candidates for a Chief of Party (COP) position to lead an anticipated Malaria Bilateral project in Burkina Faso (funded by USAID). The COP will act as MCDI’s key representative within the project and will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all malaria activities at the county, district, and facility level for improved delivery of malaria-related services. S/he will liaise with and maintain productive collaborative relationships with in-country partners, Ministry of Health/National Malaria
Control Program and other departments and other stakeholders working in malaria,
such as local NGO, private sector representatives, WHO country office, etc. S/hewill provide strategic leadership and management and provide project oversight, guiding the project’s vision, direction, and technical implementation.
Location: This position will
be based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Position Type: Full time
Expected Position Start Date: This position is contingent upon donor funding
Accountability: This
position reports to the Senior Program Manager based in the Home Office
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for the overall performance and
results of the project, including day-to-day oversight and management of
activities and technical, operational, administrative and personnel
Provide strategic leadership, vision, and
direction to the project and the MCDI-led consortium for successful project
implementation
Serve as MCDI’s project representative in Burkina
Faso and interface regularly with USAID, Government of Burkina Faso (GoBF) counterparts,
local organizations, other donor-funded projects, and participating or technically
aligned organizations
Monitor program activities against targets
ensuring compliance with project planning documents, and make adjustments to
ensure client and stakeholder expectations are met
Develop and implement all project planning
activities, including work planning, staffing, M&E, and financial among
others
Ensure quality and timely completion of project
deliverables including reporting to USAID through monthly, quarterly, annual and
ad-hoc program and financial reports
Directly supervise senior technical and
administrative personnel, as well as short term technical assistance provided
by consultants and MCDI staff
Supervise financial monitoring and oversight to
ensure project expenses are reasonable and in accordance with USAID and MCDI rules
and regulations and national laws
Conduct regular financial reviews and analyses
of program spending to ensure cost effectiveness and value for money
As appropriate, ensure collaboration and
coordination with other USAID and non-USAID implementing partners and programs
Ensure proactive and regular dissemination of
project results and successes, in addition to overseeing other strategic
communications as relevant
Represent the project on behalf of MCDI in
national, regional, and international meetings and conferences (as appropriate)
Ensure participatory and gender sensitive processes
are promoted
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience Required:
Advanced degree in public health, health
systems, health policy, international development, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior
management roles leading technical and administrative teams for complex health
projects in similar scope in Sub-Saharan African countries; experience in
Francophone West Africa preferred
Strong background and experience related to the
management of programs in malaria, MNCH, FP/RH, health systems strengthening,
health system reform, policy analysis and advocacy, or strategic planning for
health in developing country settings
Extensive experience in client and stakeholder
management, developing project work plans, budgets, and managing project
implementation
Strong inter-personal, verbal and communications
skills
Expertise in the following technical areas
required: malaria, MNCH, FP/RH, health systems strengthening (health finance,
supply chain management, leadership and governance, service delivery, human
resources for health), health sector reform, and/or community mobilization
Experience leading donor-funded projects in Burkina
Faso or elsewhere in West Africa, preferably USG or USAID-funded
Demonstrated understanding of USAID
administrative, management, and reporting policies, procedures and systems
Professional fluency in both French and English
is required
Ability to be based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
with frequent domestic travel
Preference will be given to qualified local Burkinabe
national candidates
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel assigned to this
position.
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