PSI seeks an experienced Chief of Party to plan and
coordinate all activities under an anticipated $18 million USAID-funded project
for HIV/AIDS prevention in Cameroon. The project will have a strong focus
on 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 Yaoundé, Cameroon and will report to the Country Representative in
Cameroon.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as main point of contact/representative of the project to USAID/West Africa, AOR, PEPFAR Cameroon and the USAID Country Representative in Cameroon.
- Facilitate senior level policy and dialogue with the Ministries of Health, other donors and partners.
- 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 Country Representative.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in public health, social sciences, international development or related field
- 15+ years experience successfully managing and leading evaluations/research programs for complex international public health programs funded by USAID or international projects in Africa, ideally in francophone West or Central Africa.
- Demonstrated ability in the concepts, principles, methods and techniques of delivering public health programs for HIV/AIDS.
- Demonstrated skills in effectively negotiating with host governments, donors, UN agencies, other USAID projects local organizations and partners.
- Broad understanding of public health in Central Africa
- Demonstrated knowledge of USG/PEPFAR grant implementation
- Ability to successfully recruit, train, develop and manage staff
- Ability to manage agreements and all required programmatic and financial reporting requirements
- Ability to perform internal control functions to manage day to day operations of the projects
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent management skills
- Fluency in English and French is required.
*Contingent upon funding.
APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.
