Chief of Party at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Roles and responsibilities:

The Chief of Party will work closely with the Project Technical Leads and provide oversight and through other senior advisors to guide strategic country-level TB diagnostic network planning and implementation. The CoP will provide oversight, coordination and supervision of the project’s activities; provide conceptual development of programmatic designs/changes; assist in evaluation of program effectiveness in meeting stated objectives. S/He also provides overall management and coordination of activities of the project. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the implementation of the TB LON 1&2 project activities and provide high quality technical, strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration of the project.
• Serve as primary project liaison from KNCV Nigeria to Department of State/US Government representatives, partners, non-governmental organizations, and officials from the Federal Ministry of Health and other line ministries and representatives from other donor and development agencies.
• Accountable for the achievement of results, project objectives and deliverables.
• Provide oversight into financial systems and reporting.
• Collaborate with other network partners and stakeholder representatives, build and maintain productive relationships.
• Facilitate the development of staff skills, knowledge, and professional development whenever possible.

Reporting Channels 

The Chief of Party TB LON Regions 1&2 reports to the Executive Director KNCV Nigeria

Timeframe: Full-term assignment with an initial period from 1st November 2025 to 30th September 2027.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a master’s degree with background in Medicine, Public Health or relevant field
• Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience and expertise managing large and complex donor-funded programs of similar or related nature, size, and complexity
• Demonstrated experience working in the health sector on TB and other disease programs
• Knowledge and understanding of the legacy of USG and other donor-funded programs in Nigeria.
• Strong working familiarity with USG regulations and policies.
• Experience working with USG-funded local Partners.
• At least five years of demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a technical team and in project design.
• Experience in successfully establishing and managing collaborative relationships and partnerships with donors and government counterparts at the senior level.
• Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and thinking, management, supervision, and budgeting.
• Possess strong project management, interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven working knowledge and fluency in written and oral English required.
• Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communication skills are required.