Chief of Party, PPPs in Health for
Tanzania Opportunity Public Private Partnerships in Health for Tanzania
(Umbrella)
Tanzania Opportunity Public Private Partnerships in Health for Tanzania
(Umbrella)
Capacity Building and Mission Portfolio
Management (Covers all GDAs, APS, etc. where there is a PPP).
Management (Covers all GDAs, APS, etc. where there is a PPP).
PPPs in adherence with USAID
regulations and procedures, including pre-award, administration and monitoring
and evaluation.
regulations and procedures, including pre-award, administration and monitoring
and evaluation.
Job Grade (local): 12 Job Grade
(international):
(international):
Summary
The Chief of Party (COP) is responsible
for the overall coordination and management (program, finance, agreements
management, and M&E) for the USAID-funded Public Private Partnerships for
Health project in Tanzania. The COP is responsible for meeting the project’s
technical objectives, manage financial resources, manage program staff, manage
partnering agreements, maintain good working relationships with host government
officials and local partners, manage donor reporting, and ensure a high-quality
delivery of services.
for the overall coordination and management (program, finance, agreements
management, and M&E) for the USAID-funded Public Private Partnerships for
Health project in Tanzania. The COP is responsible for meeting the project’s
technical objectives, manage financial resources, manage program staff, manage
partnering agreements, maintain good working relationships with host government
officials and local partners, manage donor reporting, and ensure a high-quality
delivery of services.
The COP reports to Country Director.
Specific Duties Program Design,
Management, and Oversight
Management, and Oversight
- Ensure
smooth operations for the successful implementation of the program based
on approved annual work plans for award program. - Ensure
Pact and partner compliance with all relevant donor rules and regulations. - Participate
in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs. - Provide
strategic guidance and consultation to partners on the implementation of
programming guidance. - Develop
annual work plans, performance monitoring plans (PMPs), and other relevant
planning tools for submission to and approval by USAID/Tanzania. - Coordinate
and as needed conduct monitoring visits to project sites. - Develop
and implement systematized TA and monitoring processes and tools. - Ensure
effective oversight to program and financial planning, monitoring,
evaluation, and reporting - Submit
timely progress and financial reports to USAID and Pact headquarters. - Represent
Pact in negotiating with donors and partners. - Recruit,
supervise, and provide guidance and support to program management and
administrative staff. Agreements Management - Administer
Request for Applications (RFAs) and other grant mechanisms supporting PPPs
in Health for Tanzania. This includes assuming overseeing of the RFA
process which encompasses soliciting, reviewing, awarding sub-awards, and
managing new partners; and ensuring compliance with donor regulations and
proper monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of grantee results.
Organizational and Technical Development and Capacity Building for
Partners - Develop
and implement an organizational strengthening component that increases
Partner capacities to monitor, evaluate, deliver, and report on services,
and that will support their sustainability. - Identify
and respond to Partner technical assistance needs. - Provide
training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical
service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations. - Ensure
high quality program delivery and the cost-effective use of project
resources.
Coordination and Collaboration
- Serve
as key representative to USAID; responsible for all communications with
CTO and responses to USAID requests, etc. - Ensure
strong cooperation and collaboration with other USG partners, the
Government of Tanzania, and other PPP and Health Sector partners. Perform
any other relevant duties as assigned by the Country Director. Minimum
Qualifications - BA
and at least 10 years of relevant experience (or equivalent) - Willingness
and ability to be posted in Tanzania - Fluent
in English. Preference for: - Advanced
degree - Experience
managing large donor-funded programs with demonstrated capacity to create
and/or maintain complex systems and procedures involving multiple
implementation sites, multiple partners and diverse beneficiaries - Ability
to provide the financial management and oversight necessary to
successfully execute a large-scale program - In
depth knowledge of USAID and/or other donor regulations, systems and
procedures - Diplomacy
and negotiation skills that demonstrate ability to collaborate and
coordinate with a range of stakeholders and complex priorities. - Fluent
in kiSwahili.
Skills and Abilities Behavioral
Competencies
Competencies
- Strong
in all areas Leadership - Ability
to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal
colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations - Deep
understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater
good - Consistently
works within internal process and procedures - Strong
interpersonal and team building skills - Proactive
engagement in corporate initiatives
Project Management
- Strong
planning and time management skills - Excellent
written and oral communication skills, including the ability to
effectively present complex ideas to diverse audiences - Ability
to problem-solve difficult issues - Ability
to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities - Strong
negotiating and conflict resolution skills - Proficiency
in developing and managing a budget
Technical Skills
- Strong
experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function - Strong
knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations - High
competence using common desktop applications and internal systems People
Management - Demonstrated
proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback - Ability
to mentor others
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to
follow the link below to apply
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