Job Ref: 13-020-PROP
Job Title: Chief of Party (COP) – Tanzania
Job Type: Contract – Fixed Term
Location: Tanzania
Description
Pathfinder Overview
Pathfinder International is a global leader in
sexual and reproductive health . We place reproductive health care at the
center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human
right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families,
communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in
environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations
in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a
range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV
prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access
to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and
post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and,
through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.
sexual and reproductive health . We place reproductive health care at the
center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human
right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families,
communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in
environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations
in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a
range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV
prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access
to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and
post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and,
through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.
Program Overview
Pathfinder is seeking a Chief of Party (COP)
candidate to lead the Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for
HIV-Affected Populations in the United Republic of Tanzania project. The goal
of this five year project is to strengthen community care and social support
systems, improving access to comprehensive services for people living with HIV,
OVC and other vulnerable populations. Within the context of the Tanzanian
HIV/AIDS epidemic, community care and social support systems refer to
structures and mechanisms used by communities to interact, coordinate and
deliver home-based care; social protection and welfare for OVC and other
vulnerable populations; legal services; nutrition support; mental and
psychosocial support; and referral and access to health services and follow-up.
The project will support an implementation model that builds on existing
governmental, private sector, and community programs, enhancing the delivery of
the continuum of care services.
candidate to lead the Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for
HIV-Affected Populations in the United Republic of Tanzania project. The goal
of this five year project is to strengthen community care and social support
systems, improving access to comprehensive services for people living with HIV,
OVC and other vulnerable populations. Within the context of the Tanzanian
HIV/AIDS epidemic, community care and social support systems refer to
structures and mechanisms used by communities to interact, coordinate and
deliver home-based care; social protection and welfare for OVC and other
vulnerable populations; legal services; nutrition support; mental and
psychosocial support; and referral and access to health services and follow-up.
The project will support an implementation model that builds on existing
governmental, private sector, and community programs, enhancing the delivery of
the continuum of care services.
Position Purpose
The COP provides strategic leadership and
managerial oversight of the administrative, programmatic, technical, and
operational aspects of the Project. S/he oversees the day-to-day work of the
project and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and
financial resources to achieve project targets. The COP is accountable for all
aspects of the Project’s effective management, including financial and
budgetary oversight, timely implementation of activities, and stakeholder
relationship management. The COP prominently positions Pathfinder as a leader
in global health technical areas and as a successful partner in the development
and cost effective implementation of donor-funded programs. S/he is responsible
for developing and maintaining relationships with USAID and other donors,
Government agencies, and other programs operating in Tanzania.
managerial oversight of the administrative, programmatic, technical, and
operational aspects of the Project. S/he oversees the day-to-day work of the
project and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and
financial resources to achieve project targets. The COP is accountable for all
aspects of the Project’s effective management, including financial and
budgetary oversight, timely implementation of activities, and stakeholder
relationship management. The COP prominently positions Pathfinder as a leader
in global health technical areas and as a successful partner in the development
and cost effective implementation of donor-funded programs. S/he is responsible
for developing and maintaining relationships with USAID and other donors,
Government agencies, and other programs operating in Tanzania.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction of all project activities.
Develop and update the project strategic plan, ensuring that programmatic
directions are technically sound, evidence-based, and consistent with
USAID priorities. - Ensure that project performance objectives and
mandates are implemented in a timely fashion and meet the highest quality
standards. - Cultivate and strengthen positive, productive
relationships with the Government of Tanzania ensuring that Pathfinder is
consistently viewed as an effective implementing partner achieving project
targets - Manage and coordinate activities of
subcontractors and partners to create synergy and ensure that project
responsibilities are carried out in accordance with donor regulations. - Employ management procedures to ensure
resources are in place, adhered to, and in compliance with donor rules and
regulations. In collaboration with Human Resources department, select,
hire, and supervise staff; assign roles and responsibilities, manage
performance. - Provide leadership and direction to Monitoring
and Evaluation strategies, frameworks, plans and indicators to capture
project performance and results. Lead a periodic implementation review
process to monitor progress and to identify specific actions that may be
needed to achieve expected results. - Oversee budget pipeline development and monitoring
and conduct monthly reviews to ensure accountability of all project
activities as well as the accurate and timely reporting of finance
deliverables. - In collaboration with project staff, establish
and maintain the ongoing administrative and financial operations, ensuring
compliance with Pathfinder’s policy and USAID contract provisions. - In coordination with the Pathfinder Contracts
Officer, contract with and manage local individuals/organizations for
identified tasks according to donor and Pathfinder procedures. Negotiate
consultancy agreements and develop capacity of local partners in mandated
program areas. - Partner successfully with Pathfinder’s Program
Director and Headquarters financial, technical, and operations officers by
providing accurate and timely reporting and updates on the project
progress. - Ensure that appropriate security guidelines
and procedures are established, maintained, updated regularly, and adhered
to by staff. Monitor the security situation and provide leadership for staff
in emergencies. - Responsible for making sure that the project
progresses according to contract, completing all survey work and acting as
a liaison with the representative to the donor in regards to matters of
operation and must be aware of all contractual obligations and make sure
that they are met on each project.
Basic Requirements
- Master’s degree in Public Health, social
sciences, international development or related field. - Minimum of 10 years of progressively
responsible experience designing, implementing, managing, monitoring, and
evaluating large scale health service delivery and/or health systems
strengthening projects in a developing country, preferably Tanzania. - Demonstrated experience with community systems
in delivering OVC services including care, support and protection. - Technical expertise in HIV/AIDS, including
pediatric AIDS and OVC programming. - Broad understanding of comprehensive health,
population, and nutrition context in Tanzania and familiarity with
government structures in Tanzania. - Background in health systems strengthening at
both the national and district level. - Experience managing USAID-funded health
programming. - Familiarity with community-based approaches
for service delivery and experience working with partners and stakeholders
at all levels (from national to community). - Demonstrated experience successfully
fulfilling performance objectives, including the timely implementation and
reporting of donor-funded program activities. - Proven ability to create and maintain
effective working relations with senior-level personnel in international
organizations, NGO partners, host country governments, and U.S. Government
Agencies. - Direct senior staff supervision experience
required, including proven ability to manage, motivate, and mentor staff
at all levels and create a positive team environment. - Experience working with complex programs
involving short deadlines, multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple
partners, to achieve expected results. - Strong presentation skills including the ability
to present to USAID and other key stakeholders. - Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal,
negotiation and communication skills. - Strong decision-making and problem-solving
skills. - Fluency in spoken and written English
required. - Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office
Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. - Ability and willingness to travel In-county as
well as to the US Headquarters. - Familiarity with the political, social,
economic and cultural context of working in Tanzania.
Please Note: This is a
five year position contingent upon project award and funding.Pathfinder
International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity
Employer.
five year position contingent upon project award and funding.Pathfinder
International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity
Employer.
How
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Closing Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2013