Chief of Party at FHI 360

Description:

• The COP will provide overall leadership and management of the project, ensuring achievement of programmatic objectives and managing financial resources, program staff, and partners’ performance.
• The COP will be the primary liaison with USAID and is expected to coordinate and collaborate effectively with government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement ongoing initiatives and adhere to country and global standards.
• The COP will represent FHI 360 and the project to USAID and all other stakeholders including donors, the government of Nigeria (GoN), community and non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.
• The position will be based in Abuja Nigeria. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic, technical, programmatic, financial, and management guidance and support for large-scale project activities.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in integrated health programming with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: health systems strengthening; maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH); infectious disease prevention and treatment; nutrition; and WASH.
• Manage and mentor a core staff of technical and administrative program professionals and work with the US-based country management support team to ensure responsive and efficient project operations.
• Ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and USAID reporting requirements are followed.
• Serve as the primary liaison with USAID, the Government of Nigeria (GoN), and all other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities at all levels of government, with local community-based organizations, and with the private sector.
• Analyze and evaluate project operations to identify and resolve issues or problems.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in medicine, public health, health management, social science, or a related field required.
• At least 15+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing large, complex USAID-funded health programs in Nigeria or relevant context.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian health system.
• Demonstrated ability to develop 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.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workflow.
• Relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum MS Office.