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• Offers strategic
  direction and technical leadership to produce project results and
  deliverables, and overall management of the operational, financial, and
  administrative aspects of the project.
• Provide leadership and
  technical support specifically for development of national and local level
  communication and advocacy campaigns and approaches leveraging national
  and community level partnerships.
• Act as the primary
  liaison between USAID, Government of Uganda entities, local national
  organizations and other partners and stakeholders.
• Create management systems
  in line with Abt standard operating procedures consistent with the needs
  of the project.
• Design and oversee an
  annual project cycle in accordance with the USAID annual planning cycle.
• Work with other staff and
  partners to translate project goals and objectives into implementable
  strategies and plans.
• Direct, guide and oversee
  planning and budgeting processes. Prepare quarterly and annual project
  activity reports as specified in the contract.
• Monitor the progress and
  pace of project implementation, assuring that the full potential of the
  program is realized through the promotion of high quality work and
  internal control.
• Manage the work and
  assess the performance of all long term and short term advisors,
  consultants and staff.
• Clarify roles, delegate
  responsibilities to senior staff, and clearly communicate expectations for
  staff contribution to project activities.
• Manage and supervise
  project staff and partners in the identification of all the project’s
  technical assistance needs, development of suitable scopes of work,
  recruitment of consultants, and execution of technical assistance
  contracts.
• Maintains productive
  working relationships with USAID clients, project partners and key
  counterparts, and reports to the Portfolio Manager in Abt Associates’ home
  office.

• The suitable candidate
  must possess a Master’s degree in Public Health or related field
• A minimum of fifteen
  years’ experience in demonstrated experience in malaria control program
  and public health program management in developing countries, including
  planning, implementing and managing malaria prevention and treatment
  programs
• Excellent managerial and
  operational experience, preferably in managing large donor projects
  involving coordination with multiple implementing partners or institutions
  in Uganda or the region.
• Demonstrated experience
  working with African country ministries of health.
• Possess the ability to
  liaise effectively with and develop consensus among key stakeholders,
  including USAID, national and local officials, public, private and civil
  society partners to assure effective collaboration among stakeholders.
• Significant experience
  developing project vision, aligning key stakeholders around that vision,
  and assuring that the vision is translated into implementable strategies.
• Proven ability to lead
  multidisciplinary, multicultural teams, manage complex programs, and
  assure that project staff adhere to the highest standards of quality,
  relevance, and timeliness.
• Prior USAID experience
  required.
• Extensive knowledge of
  USG contracting rules and regulations is essential.
• Excellent program and
  financial management skills.
• Exceptional
  organizational, analytical, supervisory, and team building skills.
• Strong written and verbal
  communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Fluency in English
  required.

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