Job Vacancy: Chief of Party

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Chief of Party

Job description: Company DescriptionEngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potential. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights. EngenderHealth is a global health non-profit organization with expertise in family planning, sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, gender equality, and gender-based violence prevention and response. We partner with host country governments to expand access to high-quality health services for their populations and support data-driven policy decisions. We collaborate with local civil society organizations to prioritize health, reproductive rights, and inclusive systems and services. We bring more than 50 years of experience working in some of the most disadvantaged and underserved communities across more than 100 countries. Today, we have a presence in 11 countries in Africa and Asia. EngenderHealth Nigeria is an NGO working to improve the lives of individuals by making reproductive health services safe, available, and sustainable. Our programs are designed to transform harmful gender norms, increase meaningful youth participation, and support health systems strengthening. We provide technical assistance, training, and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services where resources are scarce. We believe that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and to receive care that meets their needs. We work in partnership with government, institutions, and health care professionals to make this right a reality. EngenderHealth is recruiting qualified candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded quality improvement program in Nigeria. Through a consortium of partners led by EngenderHealth, this program will expand access to and utilization of quality primary health services, which may include family planning (FP), maternal health, nutrition, immunization, and malaria services. This position is contingent upon award and USAID approval of the selected candidate.Job DescriptionPlease apply here: https://www.engenderhealth.org/about/work-with-us/careersTitle: Chief of Party
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Country Representative, NigeriaJOB SUMMARYThe Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the anticipated USAID Funded quality improvement activity in Nigeria. The COP will ensure high-quality programming and will sustain the financial and operational integrity of the activity. The COP will serve as the project’s senior-most manager, with the responsibility and authority to direct the team and project resources towards the fulfillment of project goals and objectives. The COP will also serve as the “face” of the project with key stakeholders, such as USAID/Nigeria, Ministry of Health, the Government of Nigeria, and relevant INGO and CSO collaborators. The COP will liaise with the Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director to ensure the soundness of the project’s technical direction; will work closely with the Financial and Operations Director to ensure that project resources are well-managed and in compliance with USAID rules and regulations; will collaborate with the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director to ensure that the project’s MEL and knowledge management (KM) functions are well-executed; and will work with the Country Representative to ensure smooth operations in all states of implementation. The COP will oversee program implementation, manage the project team and consortium members, and facilitate adaptation and course correction where needed. The COP will be responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of all reports and other project products.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the project’s senior-most manager, directing the team and project resources towards the fulfillment of project goals and objectives.
• Ensure strong coordination and a positive working relationship with USAID/Nigeria and ensure that the project is responsive to USAID needs and expectations.
• Build, strengthen, and sustain relationships with other key stakeholders (such as the Government of Nigeria, Ministry of Health, local NGOs, other USAID-funded implementing partners, and private sector entities) to collaborate on shared goals, maximize value added, and avoid duplication of efforts.
• Manage relationships with consortium partners and ensure effective collaboration.
• Oversee the project’s implementation progress, facilitating adaptations and course corrections where/when necessary to achieve goals.
• In collaboration with the DCOP/Technical Director, ensure the soundness of the project’s technical direction.
• In collaboration with the Finance and Operations Director, ensure fiscally responsible implementation in full compliance with the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures of USAID, Nigeria, and EngenderHealth.
• In collaboration with the MEL Director, ensure that the project’s MEL and KM functions are well-executed.
• Provide first-class leadership to the development and submission of quality deliverables in accordance with the terms of USAID award.
• Oversee a team of senior technical and program management project staff, ensuring strong communication and coordination with and between all team members, and with EngenderHealth’s regional and global technical advisors.
• Supervise initiatives and approaches that will promote ’USAID’s objectives on localization, gender equality, diversity equity and inclusion, stakeholder and private engagement, and sustainability in project implementation.
• Work with other project personnel and EngenderHealth leadership to proactively mitigate potential or actual risks that may adversely affect project implementation.

QualificationsREQUIREMENTSMust possess the following requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related advanced degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in managing successful international development assistance and health programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of the primary healthcare (PHC) landscape (including various technical disciplines such as FP, maternal health, nutrition, immunization, malaria, policy/advocacy, gender, youth and social inclusion, behavior change communication, etc.) landscape in and knowledge of USG health initiatives in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated capacity in managing results.
• Working knowledge of and/or experience with USG-funded programs, with experience as COP or Deputy COP preferred.
• Proven record of building teams and fostering collaboration to achieve program goals, meet program milestones, and produce quality program results.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the PHC system in Nigeria and experience in the design and implementation of PHC programs, at scale.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in working collaboratively with other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations
• Excellent past performance references.
• Demonstrated leadership in working and collaborating with other donors and a wide range of USAID and other donor-funded organizations.

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS

• Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
• Exceptional leadership qualities and depth and breadth of management expertise and experience.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a demonstrated capacity for negotiating with senior government officials or executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Relevant experience in West and Central Africa, especially Nigeria.
• Ability to travel up to 35% as required.

HOW TO APPLYPlease visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to submit your CV and cover letter no later than 3rd June 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Additional InformationEngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, ancestry, citizenship, religion, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, political belief, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a survivor of domestic violence, marital status, pregnant status, disability or any other protected characteristic or status under applicable national and local laws.EngenderHealth complies with applicable national and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.EngenderHealth is committed to safeguarding all people, particularly children, vulnerable adults and beneficiaries of assistance from any harm that may be caused due to contact with EngenderHealth. This includes harm arising from the conduct of staff, associates and partners; and the design and implementation of programs and activities.

Location: Abuja, FCT

Job date: Tue, 28 May 2024 22:51:22 GMT

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