FHI 360,Deputy Chief of Party-Operations Jobs in Rwanda

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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

• 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.

• Master’s
  Degree in international development, business administration, social
  sciences, or a closely related field is required.
• 7+
  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.