Description
Pathfinder Overview
Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive
health . We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing
that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding
life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving
the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in
population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction.
health . We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing
that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding
life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving
the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in
population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction.
Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality
health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and
AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family
planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care,
advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work,
improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.
health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and
AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family
planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care,
advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work,
improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.
Program Overview
Pathfinder is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) candidate to lead the
Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for HIV-Affected Populations
in the United Republic of Tanzania project. The goal of this five year project
is to strengthen community care and social support systems, improving access to
comprehensive services for people living with HIV, OVC and other vulnerable
populations. Within the context of the Tanzanian HIV/AIDS epidemic, community
care and social support systems refer to structures and mechanisms used by
communities to interact, coordinate and deliver home-based care; social
protection and welfare for OVC and other vulnerable populations; legal
services; nutrition support; mental and psychosocial support; and referral and
access to health services and follow-up. The project will support an
implementation model that builds on existing governmental, private sector, and
community programs, enhancing the delivery of the continuum of care services.
Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for HIV-Affected Populations
in the United Republic of Tanzania project. The goal of this five year project
is to strengthen community care and social support systems, improving access to
comprehensive services for people living with HIV, OVC and other vulnerable
populations. Within the context of the Tanzanian HIV/AIDS epidemic, community
care and social support systems refer to structures and mechanisms used by
communities to interact, coordinate and deliver home-based care; social
protection and welfare for OVC and other vulnerable populations; legal
services; nutrition support; mental and psychosocial support; and referral and
access to health services and follow-up. The project will support an
implementation model that builds on existing governmental, private sector, and
community programs, enhancing the delivery of the continuum of care services.
Position Purpose
The COP provides strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the
administrative, programmatic, technical, and operational aspects of the
Project. S/he oversees the day-to-day work of the project and is responsible
for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources to achieve
project targets. The COP is accountable for all aspects of the Project’s
effective management, including financial and budgetary oversight, timely
implementation of activities, and stakeholder relationship management. The COP
prominently positions Pathfinder as a leader in global health technical areas
and as a successful partner in the development and cost effective
implementation of donor-funded programs. S/he is responsible for developing and
maintaining relationships with USAID and other donors, Government agencies, and
other programs operating in Tanzania.
administrative, programmatic, technical, and operational aspects of the
Project. S/he oversees the day-to-day work of the project and is responsible
for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources to achieve
project targets. The COP is accountable for all aspects of the Project’s
effective management, including financial and budgetary oversight, timely
implementation of activities, and stakeholder relationship management. The COP
prominently positions Pathfinder as a leader in global health technical areas
and as a successful partner in the development and cost effective
implementation of donor-funded programs. S/he is responsible for developing and
maintaining relationships with USAID and other donors, Government agencies, and
other programs operating in Tanzania.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic
direction of all project activities. Develop and update the project
strategic plan, ensuring that programmatic directions are technically
sound, evidence-based, and consistent with USAID priorities. - Ensure that project
performance objectives and mandates are implemented in a timely fashion
and meet the highest quality standards. - Cultivate and
strengthen positive, productive relationships with the Government of
Tanzania ensuring that Pathfinder is consistently viewed as an effective
implementing partner achieving project targets - Manage and
coordinate activities of subcontractors and partners to create synergy and
ensure that project responsibilities are carried out in accordance with
donor regulations. - Employ management
procedures to ensure resources are in place, adhered to, and in compliance
with donor rules and regulations. In collaboration with Human Resources
department, select, hire, and supervise staff; assign roles and
responsibilities, manage performance. - Provide leadership
and direction to Monitoring and Evaluation strategies, frameworks, plans
and indicators to capture project performance and results. Lead a periodic
implementation review process to monitor progress and to identify specific
actions that may be needed to achieve expected results. - Oversee budget
pipeline development and monitoring and conduct monthly reviews to ensure
accountability of all project activities as well as the accurate and timely
reporting of finance deliverables. - In collaboration
with project staff, establish and maintain the ongoing administrative and
financial operations, ensuring compliance with Pathfinder’s policy and
USAID contract provisions. - In coordination with the Pathfinder Contracts
Officer, contract with and manage local individuals/organizations for
identified tasks according to donor and Pathfinder procedures. Negotiate
consultancy agreements and develop capacity of local partners in mandated
program areas. - Partner successfully with Pathfinder’s
Program Director and Headquarters financial, technical, and operations
officers by providing accurate and timely reporting and updates on the
project progress. - Ensure that appropriate security guidelines
and procedures are established, maintained, updated regularly, and adhered
to by staff. Monitor the security situation and provide leadership for
staff in emergencies. - Responsible for making sure that the project
progresses according to contract, completing all survey work and acting as
a liaison with the representative to the donor in regards to matters of
operation and must be aware of all contractual obligations and make sure
that they are met on each project.
Basic
Requirements
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Public Health, social
sciences, international development or related field. - Minimum of 10 years of progressively
responsible experience designing, implementing, managing, monitoring, and
evaluating large scale health service delivery and/or health systems
strengthening projects in a developing country, preferably Tanzania. - Demonstrated experience with community systems
in delivering OVC services including care, support and protection. - Technical expertise in HIV/AIDS, including
pediatric AIDS and OVC programming. - Broad understanding of comprehensive health,
population, and nutrition context in Tanzania and familiarity with
government structures in Tanzania. - Background in health systems strengthening at
both the national and district level. - Experience managing USAID-funded health
programming. - Familiarity with community-based approaches
for service delivery and experience working with partners and stakeholders
at all levels (from national to community). - Demonstrated experience successfully
fulfilling performance objectives, including the timely implementation and
reporting of donor-funded program activities. - Proven ability to create and maintain
effective working relations with senior-level personnel in international
organizations, NGO partners, host country governments, and U.S. Government
Agencies. - Direct senior staff supervision experience
required, including proven ability to manage, motivate, and mentor staff
at all levels and create a positive team environment. - Experience working with complex programs involving
short deadlines, multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple partners,
to achieve expected results. - Strong presentation skills including the
ability to present to USAID and other key stakeholders. - Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal,
negotiation and communication skills. - Strong decision-making and problem-solving
skills. - Fluency in spoken and written English
required. - Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office
Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. - Ability and willingness to travel In-county as
well as to the US Headquarters. - Familiarity with the political, social,
economic and cultural context of working in Tanzania.
Please Note: This is a five year position contingent upon project award and funding.
Pathfinder International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Pathfinder International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal
Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
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