Chief of party at Chemonics International

Job Descriptions

• Chemonics seeks a chief of party for USAID's anticipated multi-year health project, called Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program (SHARP) Nigeria. This program will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet states' and local government areas’ goals and objectives.
• Specific objectives include targeted and efficient HIV case identification and linkage to care and treatment; enrollment of patients on HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and minimal loss to follow-up; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key populations; and increased capacity of the government of Nigeria to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• The chief of party will be responsible for managing and implementing SHARP Nigeria, ensuring that it meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
• They will report directly to USAID's designated contracting officer’s representative.
• We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
• Serve as the key liaison with USAID, the government of Nigeria, project stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
• Manage and supervise project personnel and subcontractors
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
• Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
• Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health or Medicine
• Minimum 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID or other donor-funded health programs of similar size, scope, and complexity
• Proven success in managing HIV/AIDS programs, with strong technical knowledge of HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening, and quality improvement/assurance
• Ability to work collaboratively with local government stakeholders, international donors, and local partners at the national and sub-national levels, with a track record of building local partners' capacity
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and knowledge sharing
• Experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams in developing countries
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate a strategic vision
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Experience as chief of party on a donor-funded project in Nigeria or West Africa preferred

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2017.