Chief of Party at Project Hope

Job Summary

• Project HOPE is currently recruiting for an upcoming five-year USAID program aimed to reduce HIV impact, vulnerability and risk, as well as increase high impact HIV services to improve the well-being of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• The Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of an upcoming USAID Orphan and Vulnerable Children Program.
• S/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
• S/he will provide managerial oversight to project activities and partnerships, and ensure compliance with organization and USG regulations.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree (or higher) in Public Health, Social Sciences or related field;
• At least 10 years’ experience in managing complex programs or programs of similar scope and size;
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including PEPFAR 3.0 guidelines;
• Experience in managing large child-focused field programs for an international NGO;
• Demonstrated skills in strategic and program planning and understanding of HIV/AIDS-related continuum of care support services.
• Experience designing, managing, and supporting the implementation of national program activities related to OVC programs strongly preferred;
• Experience of working in a developing country setting, preferably Sub Saharan Africa.