FHI 360,Deputy Chief of Party Jobs in Rwanda

Technical
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 dev

elopment
challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and
territories.

As
we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the
principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work
continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships
and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries
to succeed.
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Title: Deputy Chief of Party, Rwanda Service Delivery Activity
About
FHI 360:
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 development
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-Technical
Description:
FHI
360 is seeking applications for a Deputy Chief of Party-Technical(DCOP-T)
for an anticipatedproject in Rwanda, focused onimproving reproductive,
maternal, newborn, and child health services and malaria control and prevention
activities. The DCOP-T will be responsible for technical leadership of the
program to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and
activities generated. The DCOP-T will manage the design and implementation of
key components of the program description and ensure adherence to global
standard of excellence in health service delivery programming. 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
The
Deputy Chief of Party-Technical will have the following responsibilities:
  • Cooperate
    closely with the Chief of Party (COP) on all technical matters.
  • Lead
    the response to the specified deliverables, goals of grant agreements,
    ensuring achievements in a timely manner and in full support and
    compliance with FHI 360 and USAID grant requirements.
  • Coordinate
    the development and implementation of the project technical strategies,
    adapting global and regional technical resources and tools as needed for
    the Rwandan context.
  • Oversee
    a team of technical staff for the project and ensure clear roles and
    responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the
    team members.
  • Oversee
    technical outputs of all partner organizations through regular field
    visits and facilitate work planning and regular technical meetings for all
    consortium partners.
  • Identify
    technical assistance needs and training resources among project staff,
    partners, government counterparts and beneficiaries and coordinate
    technical assistance provision.
  • Promote
    sustainability of project activities with effective networking,
    coordination and linkages to other programs, partners and counterparts,
    capacity building of project staff, and institutional strengthening of
    implementing partners and community-based organizations.
  • Represent
    the project in technical meetings, conferences, and coordination platforms
  • Serve
    as the primary program representative in the absence/temporary leave of
    the COP.
Qualifications
  • Master’s
    Degree or higher inpublic health, health communication, social sciences,
    or a closely related field is required; a medical doctor is strongly
    preferred.
  • 5+
    or more years of progressively more responsible technical supervisory work
    experience that involved direct leadership of professional and support
    staff, and oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables.
  • Knowledge
    and experience working within the health sector; experience working in
    Rwanda 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
    fluency desired.
  • Ability
    to work independently and manage a high volume work flow.
  • Relevant
    computer software skills, including at a minimum, MS Office, etc.
FHI
360 offers a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity
employer.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com
as soon as possible and no later than May 31, 2017.Please quote
Requisition ID18593 in the subject line. Kindly note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kigali
May 11, 2017
Eustochie
Sezibera Agasaro
Project
Director, Rwanda MCOP Project
FHI
360/Rwand
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