Chief of Party - Tanzania
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Position Category: Direct hire, paid in US
Starting Date: 01/04/2021
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Description
John
Snow, Incorporated (JSI) is a Boston-based public health consulting
firm dedicated to providing high quality technical and managerial
assistance to public health programs throughout the world. JSI works
extensively with national and local governments, NGOs, the private
sector, and traditional leaders to expand access to services for
vulnerable populations. JSI is committed to improving the health of
underserved populations through innovative approaches in a range of
public health areas, including reproductive, maternal, neonatal and
child health, infectious diseases, nutrition, water and sanitation,
technical and organizational capacity building, supply chain
strengthening, strategic information management, health systems
management, and policy development.
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JSI is currently recruiting
for a Chief of Party for a possible position with the USAID-funded
Tanzania Comprehensive Client-Centered Health Program For Reproductive,
Maternal, Newborn, Child And Adolescent Health (C3hp- Rmncah) Activity.
The purpose of the project will be to increase the demand for and use of
quality integrated RMNCAH services in target regions, particularly
women of reproductive age, youth and children, by improving access to
quality RMNCAH services in both facilities and the surrounding
communities, promoting positive health-seeking behaviors among
Tanzania’s population, and enhancing the overall policy environment for
RMNCAH service delivery. Should JSI be the successful bidder, this will
be a full-time position based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Chief of
Party will be responsible for overseeing contract implementation,
providing the technical vision and approach and managing the project
team and consortium members. The anticipated award date is open.
The Chief of Party will report to the JSI home office Senior Advisor.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Guide, encourage and oversee all aspects of program management, both technical and financial
- Oversee and coordinate JSI and subpartner staff
- Serve as the leader of the Senior Management Team
- Ensure compliance with award terms and conditions, USAID polices and regulations, and JSI rules and regulations
- Serve as the project’s primary liaison with the Government of Tanzania including MOH, USAID/Tanzania, JSI headquarters, other donors, and multilateral and INGO partners
- Monitor annual work plans and monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure that the project is meeting goals, and analyze and resolve reasons for any delays
- Ensure regular reporting to and timely submission of deliverables as required under the contract; and
- Encourage the conduct of innovative operational/implementation studies and activities as appropriate to complement project core activities and goals.
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QUALIFICATIONS - A Master’s degree OR 5 years of experience in management, public health, social sciences, development studies or a related field (in addition to the 10 year requirement noted below) for those without a Master’s degree;
- At least 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in managing large comprehensive and complex international development assistance on RMNCH or health programs;
- Demonstrated leadership skills in working collaboratively with other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations;
- Quality past performance references; and
- Working knowledge of and experience with USG-funded program management, policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 12/18/2020.
- No phone calls please.
- Principals only please.
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JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to
workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment
opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard
to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender,
disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual
preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected
veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/DIf you are an individual with a disability, or a disabled veteran and unable to apply online for an available position, you may submit your request for reasonable accommodation by calling Human Resources at 617-482-9485.
Please read this notice entitled Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law, and this "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement.
Deadline Date: 12/18/2020.
