FHI 360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to
improving lives around the world. Our professional staff includes experts in
education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society and
environment as well as cross-cutting experts in gender issues, research,
applied science, behavior change and Technology giving us the unique mix of
capabilities to address today’s diverse and interrelated development
challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and
around the world.

About USAID CHC Project:

Communication for Healthy Communities (CHC) is a five- year program
implemented through a cooperative agreement between the United States Agency
for International Development USAID/Uganda) and FHI 360. The project is
designed to support the Government of Uganda and partners to design and
implement quality health communication interventions to contribute to reduction
in HIV Infections, total fertility, maternal & child mortality,
malnutrition, malaria & tuberculosis.

Job Summary: The Chief of
Party will provide overall strategic leadership and oversight to the CHC project.
The ideal candidate should exhibit an appropriate balance of technical,
managerial, and interpersonal skills and experience. The incumbent should have
a deep understanding of Communication for Healthy Communities program goals and
objectives and be able to articulate the strategic vision for the program.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

Ensure an integrated vision for the
project, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the contract and
work plan.
Oversee the successful achievement of the
entire project, objectives, deliverables, and impact.
Serve as the key liaison between
USAID/Uganda and all other counterparts, implementing partners and
Government of Uganda officials involved with the project.
Oversee all project-to-USAID communication,
contract reporting and work planning.
Supervises technical and
finance/administration teams.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:

The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree
or higher in Public Health, Social Sciences or equivalent field
At least ten years of progressively
increasing responsibility working in public health in the fields of health
communication, promotion and/or education
Previous exposure and experience in
interacting with host country agencies including central and local
government, development partners, civil society and community based
organisations is essential.
Demonstrated leadership skills in working
collaboratively with donors, host country institutions, and international
organizations.
Demonstrated management experience leading
large USAID-funded projects.
Broad knowledge, understanding and
appreciation of USAID project processes, procedures, rules and
regulations.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and
oral and written communication skills in English.
Relevant field experience in Uganda or
similar setting with significant management responsibility, including
supervisory and team building experience of professional (technical
staff).
Excellent past performance references
(contacts should be provided, including email).
Ability to work independently with
initiative to manage high volume work flow.