Chief of Party USAID Project Careers – FHI 360

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Job Title:   Chief of Party
Organisation: FHI 360
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About FHI 360:
FHI
360 is an international non-profit human development organization dedicated to
improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition,
environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and
technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s
interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and
all U.S. states and territories.
About USAID Project:
FHI
360 is anticipating to implement a USAID-funded integrated health services
project in Eastern Uganda. The project will work to increase utilization of HIV
/ AIDS, MNCH, nutrition and TB services.
Job Summary: The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership
and technical direction for the project, ensuring achievement of project
deliverables. The COP will be the primary liaison with USAID and will manage
project staff and implementing partners to ensure proper reporting, financial
management, and compliance. The COP is expected to coordinate with government and
other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement ongoing initiatives and
adhere to country and global standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The incumbent will be responsible for the
    overall planning, implementation and management of the project as well as
    the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project in a timely and
    cost-effective manner.
  • Maintain an integrated vision and approach
    for the project in achieving the results as defined in the award, while
    maintaining overall excellence and accountability to beneficiaries and
    USAID.
  • Manage the planning of all project activities
    and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical
    standards, best practices and donor guidelines.
  • Serve as a liaison between USAID/Uganda and
    all other counterparts, implementing partners and Government of Uganda
    officials involved with the program.
  • Ensure project activities adhere to USAID and
    country office management policies and practices.
  • Oversee/manage partnerships and ensure strong
    lines of communication and collaboration are established and maintained.
  • Produce and present papers at local, regional
    and international fora to share experiences and emerging best practices.
  • Oversee a team of senior technical, financial
    and program management staff for the project and ensure strong
    communication and coordination with and between all team members, and with
    relevant staff in HQ and the East and Southern Africa Business Unit.
  • Ensure financial and grants management
    compliance with FHI 360 and USAID rules and regulations.
  • Ensure timely, high-quality and complete
    submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports,
    and any other reports required by USAID.
  • Actively promote sustainability of project
    activities with effective networking, linkages to other programs, capacity
    building of project staff, and institutional strengthening of implementing
    partners and community-based organizations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the Chief of Party career
    opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or its international equivalent
    – Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment,
    Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human
    Development or Related Field.
  • At least twelve years with project management
    experience.
  • Significant experience in multi-sector
    project management and implementation.
  • Demonstrated strategic planning, staff
    development and capacity building experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and
    managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and
    national/international in scope.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak fluent
    English; fluent in host country language.
  • Significant experience operating in insecure
    environments.
  • Previous exposure and experience working in a
    non-governmental organization (NGO).
How to Apply:
All
candidates who wish to join FHI 360’s USAID-funded project in the
aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by visiting Link below.

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