URC, Kigali Chief of PartyJob Vacancy in Rwanda,

oject and will provide
general program and technical direction and ensure the completion and
submission of all project deliverables.

• Manage overall project implementation,
  strategic planning and operations in accordance with Rwandan government,
  USG, and URC policies and procedures.

• Maintain coordination with USAID/Rwanda,
  collaborating organizations, local partners and institutions, the donor
  community and host government and MINISANTE officials.

• Direct and monitor overall program planning,
  administrative and financial processes, budgeting, performance monitoring,
  reporting, and quality control and assurance.

• Oversee the development and implementation of
  strategies and work plans that focus on integrated health systems
  strengthening, sustainability, feasibility, cost effectiveness, and
  achievement of the required results. Assure integration of technical
  strategies with each other, and with the overall operational strategy of
  the project.

• Cultivate, manage, and strengthen positive,
  productive relationships with USAID, Ministry of Health, other
  governmental agencies, partners, other cooperating agencies, NGOs, etc.

• Ensure the high quality, within-budget, and
  on-time delivery of interim and final results agreed upon with the donor.
  In collaboration with USAID, partners and key stakeholders (including the
  MOH), periodically evaluate progress towards the completion of project
  deliverables to verify alignment with strategic directions and defined
  targets.

• Supervisory responsibilities include, but are
  not limited to, meeting with supervisees on a regular basis to discuss
  issues, track work progress, provide guidance and support, and ensure
  consistent quality of work performed; conducting performance planning and
  reviews; communicating, implementing and assuring adherence to URC and
  project policies, guidelines and values.

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in public health,
  social sciences, international development, or other closely related
  field.

• 10+ years’ experience in the implementation
  and management of international development projects preferably within
  health.

• Understanding of public health in Rwanda and,
  knowledgeable in primary health care. Knowledgeable about the
  socioeconomic, institutional and policy issues related to public health.

• Proven skills in managing health projects,
  building organizational capacity in health service delivery program and
  use of host country and community level mechanisms.