Chief of Party

Chief of Party

IntraHealth International

Kigali, Rwanda

Description

IntraHealth International is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming project in Rwanda. The activity seeks to accelerate reductions in maternal, newborn, and child morbidity and mortality by partnering with the Government of Rwanda (GOR) to strengthen the capacity of host-country institutions and local organizations to improve equitable access and utilization of high-quality, evidence-based, and respectful public health services. Focus areas include maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (MNCAH); family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH); and malaria prevention and treatment.

The COP will be the principal liaison with USAID Rwanda and the Ministry of Health (MOH) and will supervise senior staff on the project. The COP will be responsible for overall project leadership and management, providing strategic guidance, vision, and leadership, including coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners at the national, district and sector levels. This position will oversee all aspects of the project with a particular focus on the technical integrity of program design and implementation, as well as meeting program targets and achieving project deliverables. The COP will oversee local finances and budgets, including managing all procurement and contracts/subcontract administration activities and assure compliance with organizational and donor policies.  The COP will collaborate closely with US-based staff from the IntraHealth Chapel Hill office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide strategic technical, managerial, and fiscal leadership ensuring the project is in compliance with IntraHealth and USAID policies and procedures.
• Ensure the achievement of high-quality results by IntraHealth, sub-contractors and sub-grantees and that all deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Build an integrated vision amongst related components and diverse project stakeholders, focusing on achieving results in maternal child health, family planning, and malaria.
• Ensure that data required for demonstrating program impact and lessons learned are collected, analyzed and integrated into program monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Serve as key liaison for and work collaboratively with USAID, the Ministry of Health at all levels, local government authorities and other stakeholders and partners in the implementation of the project to ensure the alignment and integration of the program with the Government of Rwanda’s strategies.
• Identify obstacles and risks related to implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate adjustments to the home office and USAID.
• Directly supervise and oversee the work of project staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• An advanced degree in health, social sciences, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 12 years of professional experience managing health programs in developing countries in complex cultural settings, in progressive leadership positions.
• Proven ability to lead a team of senior staff for a large and complex international development assistance program, preferably in Rwanda or East Africa.
• Strong skills and a track record in strategic visioning, leadership, networking, and problem-solving as well as effective skills for interacting with senior-level policy makers.
• Experience working with USAID directly or as an implementing partner, strong familiarity with other USG initiatives, and considerable experience working with the host government.
• Demonstrated capabilities and high-level expertise in reproductive health, family planning, MNCAH, and/or malaria program service delivery.
• Ability to build networks, influence with effective listening, strong communication, persuasion, negotiation, and other skills to ensure a positive approach.
• Strong diplomatic and problem-solving skills and an ability to work in multi-cultural settings with several types and levels of professionals.

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