Rwandan Health
Service Delivery Activity
Service Delivery Activity
Closing
date: 18 Jun 2017
date: 18 Jun 2017
FHI
360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives
in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff
includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic
development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a
unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated developm
360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives
in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff
includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic
development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a
unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated developm
ent
challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and
territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:
Deputy Chief of Party (Operations), Rwandan Health Services Delivery
Activity
Description:
FHI
360 is seeking applications for a Deputy Chief of Party (Operations)
(DCOP-O) for an anticipated project in Rwanda, focused on improving
reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health services and malaria control
and prevention activities. The DCOP-O will be responsible for
administrative and financial leadership of the program to ensure quality,
timeliness, and efficiency of project set-up, daily operations, and close-out.
The DCOP-O will manage the administrative and logistic infrastructure of
key components of the program description and ensure adherence to global
standard of excellence in health service delivery programming and
donor-specified compliance. The position will be based in Kigali and will
report to the Chief of Party. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award
of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID
approval.
360 is seeking applications for a Deputy Chief of Party (Operations)
(DCOP-O) for an anticipated project in Rwanda, focused on improving
reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health services and malaria control
and prevention activities. The DCOP-O will be responsible for
administrative and financial leadership of the program to ensure quality,
timeliness, and efficiency of project set-up, daily operations, and close-out.
The DCOP-O will manage the administrative and logistic infrastructure of
key components of the program description and ensure adherence to global
standard of excellence in health service delivery programming and
donor-specified compliance. The position will be based in Kigali and will
report to the Chief of Party. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award
of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID
approval.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Set
up and adjust as needed all field-based administrative, financial,
procurement, HR and other operational systems and processes, and organize
appropriate training and orientation on policies and systems for all field
staff at the time of hire and on-going - Oversee
all administrative and logistical staff in the main and field offices - Cooperate
closely with the Chief of Party (COP) on all administrative matters - Work
closely with Home Office administrative (including financial, contracts,
HR, etc.), program and operational teams to ensure timely and quality
reporting, and lead field team in office/program set-up and close-out
processes - Assure
that the project is in compliance with USAID and FHI 360 regulations and
procedures - Provide
direction and guidance to local staff and subcontractor staff on
compliance issues, procurement standards/requirements, and other
administrative, financial, HR and logistical questions - Coordinate
the development and implementation of the project operational procedures,
adapting global and regional technical resources and tools as needed for
the Rwandan context - Oversee
a team of administrative, logistics, and financial staff for the project
and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are
maintained amongst the team members - Serve
as a program representative in the absence/temporary leave of the
COP/DCOP-T
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree required or Master’s Degree highly preferred in international
development, business administration, social sciences, or a closely
related field is required - Eight
or more years of progressively more responsible supervisory work
experience that involved direct leadership of professional and support
staff, oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and
contract/grant management - Knowledge
and experience working within the health sector; experience working in on
USAID-funded projects preferred - Demonstrated
track record of working in teams and fostering partnerships - Experience
with a USG cooperative agreement preferred - Demonstrated
ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host
country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and
international donor agencies - Strong
interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English; French
language skills desired - Ability
to work independently and manage a high volume work flow - Relevant
computer software skills, including at a minimum, MS Word and Excel
This
job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes
nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of
employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at
any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please
click here
to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do
not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or
seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability,
veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic
protected under applicable law.
job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes
nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of
employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at
any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please
click here
to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do
not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or
seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability,
veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic
protected under applicable law.