The MSH has job opening for this position to be based in Abuja to assist in planning and managing capacity building of local partners to implement the PEPFARAB prevention program in Nigeria. This activity will increase the delivery of prevention services using the minimum package to promote HIV/AIDS prevention programs and build the capacity of organizations to deliver high quality prevention programs for identified high risk populations in several sisters and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria
CHIEF OF PARTY
The Client of Party (COP) will provide technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project, and ensure timely implementation and reporting of activities. The COP will laise with liaise with collaborating organizations in order to ensure coordination of this project with activities being undertaken by other partners. The COP will supervise all activities under the contract and have overall responsibility for the successful performance of the technical assistance team. She/he will provide strategic leadership and bear primary administrative responsibility for all requirements to fulfil the performance objectives specified in the contract. She/he is the official representative of the contractor and maintains communication between all relevant stakeholders.
Specified Responsibilities
- Provide overall direction of all technical and administrative operations under the contract.
- Function as the primary liaison between the USAID and other collaborating agencies on all administrative and financial matters related to the project.
- Adapt, implement and oversee an annual project planning cycle which formulate comprehensive annual contract work plans and budgets in accordance with the USAID annual planning cycle and assure timely disbursement of funds. Assure integration of technical strategies with each other, and with the overall operational strategy of the project.
- Assure the integration, consistency and high quality of the direct and subcontracted work under the project. Supervise the work and assess the performance of all long-term and shor-term advisors, consultants and staff.
- Manage and supervises the Project Staff in the identification of all project technical assistance needs required to achieve the expected outputs of the contract, develop stuitable scopes of work, recruit consultants, and execute technical assistance contracts. Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to, meeting with supervise on a regular biases to discuss issues, track work progress, provide guidance and support and ensure consistent quality of work performed; conducting performance plan and Reviews, communicating, implementing and assuring adherence to MSH policies, guidelines and values; developing staff skills and knowledge approving time sheets; and facilitating supervise success whenever possible.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Public Health or other closely related field
- Minimum of 10 years experience managing public health projects in developing countries.
- Experience managing projects of a similar magnitude and complexity.
- Experience providing capacity building services to NGOs including experience with institutional strengthening of NGO administrative and financial systems, management and leadership initiatives and oversight of grants programs.
- Fluency in English required
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and experience as an advisory to senior management in community-based organizations.
- Familiarity with and understanding of US Government administrative procedures.
Application Process
Applications should be submitted on or before Friday, June 26th, 2009 COB 5.00pm (Nigeria Time).
If you are such a candidate who feels competent to fill this position, please send your resume with a brief cover letter to mshnigeria@msh.org on or before Friday, June 26th, 2009 COB 5.00pm (Nigeria Time). If you wish to be considered for a post, please specify the position and the location for which you are applying in the subject line.
Note: There is no relocation allowances available for this position.
Management Science for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering services without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled.
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