PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and
reproductive health.
Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and
harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products,
clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the
world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI’s core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to
contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results
and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a
predisposition to
action and an
aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at
the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI
has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit
www.psi.org.
PSI seeks an experienced Chief of Party to plan and coordinate all
activities under an anticipated $13 million USAID-funded regional
project for HIV/AIDS prevention in West Africa beginning in May 2012.
The project will have a strong focus on Togo and Burkina Faso and will
target Most At Risk Populations (MARPs).
The Chief of Party (COP) should have significant leadership, management and
international development
experience; a demonstrated track record in successfully managing
government relations; a commitment to capacity building; a strong
interest in private sector approaches to development; and experience
successfully implementing international health programs centered around
social marketing and behavior change communications. This position will
be based in Lomé, Togo, will coordinate management teams in Togo and
Burkina Faso and will report to the Regional Director for West and
Central Africa.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as main point of contact/representative of the project to USAID/West Africa
Facilitate senior level policy and dialogue with the Ministries of
Health, other donors and regional institutions (ECOWAS, WAHO…) and
partners.
Provide technical assistance to the Global Fund principal applicants to
improve the quality of prevention programming with an emphasis on MARPs.
Ensure the effective use and coordination of USAID resources and the
compliance of the financial systems and controls with USAID standards.
Lead internal and external program planning and reporting including annual work planning with sub award partners.
Provide effective guidance and support to technical members of the in
country management teams and staff assigned to the project.
Ensure sound financial management including programmatic budgeting, spending projections and
monitoring of payments.
Ensure high-quality periodic reporting in line with USAID and PSI
requirements (Quarterly and Annual Status reports, quarterly financial
reports etc…)
Perform other responsibilities as requested by the Regional Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in
public health, social sciences, international development, business, or related field
15+ years experience in the implementation and management of international development projects
Knowledge of the socioeconomic, institutional and policy issues related to HIV prevention and MARP programming
Broad understanding of public health in West Africa (preferably in Togo and Burkina Faso).
Demonstrated knowledge of USG/PEPFAR and Global Fund’s grant implementation.
Exceptional managerial and operational experience, preferably managing
complex multi-national activities involving coordination with multiple
program partner institutions
Experience with advocacy and institutional development within government and non government channels
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent management skills
Fluency in English and French is required
*Contingent upon funding.
TO APPLY
APPLY ONLINE at
http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
applications from qualified individuals
regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.