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• The incumbent will manage all donor
  requirements for program implementation, including effective utilization
  of the budgets and ensure project deliverables are achieved.
• Develop and manage a team that includes
  Program Managers/Officers and Technical Advisors in different areas of
  expertise, ensuring they get the support needed for maintaining high
  quality implementation of the project, as well as meeting deliverables and
  building capacity as required.
• Build and strengthen strong relations with
  key stakeholders including government, particularly the Health Sector,
  donors, and partners, coordinating regularly with them on project updates
  and results and attending relevant technical working groups and
  conferences as required.
• Manage a strong and positive relationship
  with the implementing partners in the consortium and ensure accurate
  reporting, both programmatic and financial.
• Render support in the design, implementation
  and oversight of research and evaluation activities, working closely with
  research and marketing departments to assure research is driving an
  ‘evidence to action’ approach to social marketing activities
• The incumbent will ensure project
  implementation follows all USAID grant terms and conditions
• Ensure that all project reports are submitted
  to donors and other stakeholders and that they are accurate, complete and
  on time.
• The COP will ensure the effective use and
  coordination of donor resources and the compliance of the financial
  systems and controls with relevant donor standards.

• The ideal candidate for the Chief of Party
  vacancy should hold a Master’s degree in Public Health or related field
  from an accredited University.
• At least seven years of project management
  experience of public health projects in Sub-Saharan Africa; preference
  given to candidates with Uganda-specific experience.
• Five years in a senior level management
  position as well as Chief of Party or equivalent.
• Previous experience in effectively
  interacting with the host country agencies, including the private sector,
  central and local government, development partners, civil society is
  essential.
• Demonstrated experience leading large,
  donor-supported programs in strategic planning, financial management and
  performance monitoring are essential.
• Demonstrated and recent (within last 5 years)
  experience implementing USG-funded grants
• Significant experience in social franchising,
  social marketing as well as behavioral change communications experience.
• The successful candidate will be creative,
  innovative, and strategic thinker, and will have: excellent communication,
  analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and
  proven ability to produce results.
• Proven ability to represent PSI/PACE and
  negotiate at the highest levels of government, donors and partner
  organizations.
• Proven record of working with large and
  diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to perform internal
  control functions to manage day to day operations of the project
• Previous experience in running large-scale FP
  programs in developing countries
• A strong reproductive health background is
  essential.
• S/he must be fluent in English and must
  possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

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