Job Vacancy: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

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 the government, institutions, and healthcare 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 the award and USAID approval of the selected candidate.Job DescriptionPlease apply directly at https://www.engenderhealth.org/about/work-with-us/careersTitle: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/ Technical Director (TD)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports to: Chief of PartyJOB SUMMARYThe Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Technical Director (TD) will lead the technical direction of the anticipated USAID-funded quality improvement activity as it seeks to catalyze local governments, institutions, and partners to strengthen quality of care through primary healthcare in Nigeria. During the startup phase, the DCOP/TD will provide technical input to seminal documents such as the activity’s work plan, PMP, SOWs for Consortium partners, and staffing plan, as well as contributions to conversations with the activity COP and USAID/Nigeria, to ensure a strong foundation for the activity’s success. During implementation, the DCOP/TD will provide technical oversight to ensure the soundness of the activity’s approach towards meeting goals and objectives, working with the COP, EngenderHealth’s Country, and other technical personnel to deliver on expectations. The DCOP/TD will also play a key role in the development of activity deliverables and be responsible for providing a final review before signoff. In coordination with the COP, the DCOP/TD will liaise closely with Ministry of Health officials, national authorities, and other external partners to collaborate on shared goals and objectives. As needed, this position will represent the program on behalf of the COP.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide technical leadership to the activity to support progress toward milestones and
• anticipated results.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies, work plans, and activities to strengthen the quality of care through primary healthcare; elevate the role of local actors in upholding regional collaboration, knowledge exchange, and accountability mechanisms; and build the institutional capacity of key local health service delivery partners in Nigeria.
• Supervise the activity technical staff, covering various technical disciplines such as FP, maternal health, nutrition, immunization, malaria, policy/advocacy, gender, youth, social inclusion, behavior change communication, etc.
• Provide mentoring and coaching as needed. Direct the technical team to ensure synchronized work to achieve activity goals and objectives, and share/apply lessons learned and best practices across activities.
• Support and coordinate the project team to ensure strict compliance with EngenderHealth and USAID rules, processes, and procedures for activity implementation. Lead initiatives and activities that will promote USAID’s objectives on localization, gender equality, diversity equity and inclusion, stakeholder and private engagement, and sustainability in activity implementation.
• Liaise with technical representatives of consortium partners to ensure a harmonized approach towards activity goals.
• Support the activity’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning and knowledge management activities and deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with EngenderHealth’s regional and home offices to ensure technical assistance is well-coordinated.

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.QualificationsREQUIREMENTS

• Must possess the following requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Master’s degree in social sciences, medicine, public health, development, or related field and/or a medical degree with public health and management expertise.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in managing successful international development assistance and health programs. Demonstrated 7-10 years of progressively increasing responsibility for managing and implementing related health programs in a leadership position. Of this, a minimum of 4 years should be focused on primary healthcare in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated understanding of the primary healthcare landscape (including various technical disciplines such as FP, maternal health, nutrition, immunization, malaria, policy/advocacy, GYSI, behaviour change communication, etc.) in and knowledge of USG health initiatives in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated capacity in managing results.
• Demonstrated leadership working with diverse stakeholders, including representatives from other donors, implementing partners, host country Ministries, host country government appointees, private sector entities, and NGOs.
• Proven capacity to oversee the development/implementation of work plans and deliverables.

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.
• Proven ability to multitask and work under pressure and with flexibility.
• 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

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 nondiscrimination 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 22:53:36 GMT

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