Chemonics seeks a
country director for the USAID Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) project.
PSM will serve as the primary vehicle through which USAID will procure and
furnish health commodities, provide technical assistance to improve partner
countries’ management of the supply chain, and collaborate with key
international stakeholders
to support global health initiatives. The country
office director will provide overall strategic direction and leadership for the
PSM project; manage development of technical strategies and work plans; monitor
programmatic, financial, and administrative performance; oversee administration
of standard project operating and financial procedures; supervise short- and
long-term technical assistance; and maintain effective communication with the
client, the home office, the public and private sectors, and other donors and
cooperating agencies. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for
making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities
include:
- Maintain
strong and positive working relationships with clients and partners
including USAID and local governments - Develop
and implement annual work plans and budgets that reflect the priorities of
USAID, the Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders - Strategically
identify capacity gaps and arrange for appropriate training of field staff
- Ensure
the use of appropriate management methodologies to plan, organize, and
control resources to achieve goals - Develop,
update, and implement the project’s performance monitoring plan,
encompassing commodity security and logistics management indicators and
project-wide performance measures - Oversee
regular data collection and reporting and lead quarterly reviews of
performance analysis to identify issues and drive evidence-based
interventions - Develop
and implement risk mitigation strategies for procurement and logistics
services, and assess risks quarterly and implement risk
management/mitigation strategies - Ensure
compliance with procurement standard operating procedures, including
supplier order fulfillment, order tracking, customs clearance/freight
forwarding, storage and distribution, and logistics management information
systems - Coordinate
with relevant stakeholders in the provision of assistance to build the
capacity and capability of national systems - Report
results of the project’s work to USAID, Ministry of Health, other funders,
and the home office - Ensure
timely submission of all deliverables
Qualifications:
- Advanced
degree in health or management-related discipline - Minimum
eight years of experience in public health program management,
pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, and/or supply chain management
systems - Ability
to manage and implement complex USAID-funded public health programs in a
developing country context - Skilled
in leading and managing high-performing teams - Ability
to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs - Excellent
interpersonal and writing and oral communications skills; proven
diplomatic and public relations skills - Demonstrated
leadership, versatility, and integrity - Fluency
in English required
Application
Instructions:
Send electronic submissions
to PSMMalawiRecruit@chemonics.com by March 18, 2016. Please include
“Country director” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries,
please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please
download and complete Chemonics’ equalemployment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to
EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “country director – SCS” in
the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity,
you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you
for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity
reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal
opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age,
or other legally protected characteristics.
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