Chief of Party, SHARP at FHI 360

Requisition Id: 2020202217
Supervisor: Director, Project Portfolio AWAMERO

Basic Function

• The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project.
• S/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
• The COP should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal qualities and should have extensive experience in public/international health.
• S/he should have experience managing similar projects with significant management responsibility with proven ability to work with partners including host country government officials as well as other donors and stakeholders.
• The COP should have solid track record in managing the implementation of large scale programs with similar complexity.
• S/he should have solid technical knowledge in HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases (malaria and TB), maternal and child health, Health Systems Strengthening, Quality Improvement/ Quality Assurance etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute overall project strategy and work plan and achievement of project results
• Direct and monitor implementation of activities within the work plan, ensuring that activities are performed to a high professional standard, effectively implemented and fulfill donor and the organization’s requirements.
• Oversee all technical assistance and administrative support activities under the program.
• Ensure that all program deliverables are met in a high quality and timely fashion.
• Ensure compliance with all donor- related, organization’s, and program-specific policies.
• Supervise and mentor all senior management staff.
• Provide managerial oversight to all project activities and partnerships, and ensure compliance with the organization’s and USG regulations.
• Oversee the sub-contract and sub- grant cycle from pre-award to close- out including solicitation processes, pre-award, award, monitoring and close-out of sub-awards based on donor regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide oversight for the project’s financial management systems and ensure that they are in line with the organization’s policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations.
• Oversees project budget development and undertake regular analysis of project expenditure, sub- awards and lead the preparation of budget amendments/modification for negotiation with donor.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and motivate project team which includes staff from the organization and international and national partners.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with federal government and regional entities to support project implementation.
• Maintain effective linkages between technical components, grants and finance and administrative functions within the project.
• Coordinate with other donor implementing partners on common objectives and activities, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MS / MA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in managing complex public health programs or programs of similar scope and size.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience
• Experience with USG rules and regulations
• Experience operating in insecure environments
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Considerable experience in designing and implementing HIV/AIDS care and support projects in developing countries.
• Sound knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support, as well as HIV prevention.
• Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership.
• Familiarity with the scientific literature on HIV/AIDS and with research on public health issues.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
• Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English Language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to intervene with staff with diplomacy and firmness.