JOB TITLE: Chief of Party – WASH for Health
LOCATION: Accra, Ghana, with travel to other
locations in Ghana
SUMMARY: Relief International is currently
recruiting a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated multi-year, USAID-funded
Water and Sanitation Program for Ghana. The position is contingent upon
award of funds. The COP will be responsible for overall management, leadership
and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principal
institutional liaison to USAID implementation issues. Strong candidates will
have extensive experience in similar roles possessing a solid understanding of
WASH as well as management of USAID contracts. The Chief of Party will act
as the primary liaison to donors, the Government of Ghana and other project
stakeholders. The COP will be based in Accra with travel to project areas
throughout Ghana.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure
rapid roll-out and supervision of activities. This includes leadership,
direction and guidance to subgrantees, subcontractors and consultants.
- Oversee
hiring, management and development of staff to ensure a diverse, skilled
and productive workforce and promote an organizational culture where RI’s
values are practiced.
- Effectively
work with other consortium members to assure a coordinated and timely
execution of workplans.
- Oversee
planning, quality assurance and supervision of program monitoring,
evaluating, and reporting;
- Provide
oversight of delivery, management, and monitoring of subgrants.
- Provides
oversight of financial management and procurement.
- Coordinate
with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning,
monitoring, and implementation
- Ensure
compliance with and implementation of all donor-related, RI, and project
specific policies.
- Negotiate
RI’s annual budgets and revisions to the scope of work as required
- Liaise
and consult with USAID, acting as the main representative and principal
interlocutor.
- Manage
partnerships with international organizations, construction firms, local
contractors, local ministries and municipalities, and civil society
organizations.
- Fulfill
all USAID and RI reporting requirements.
- Supervise
and provide support to local and international consultants and staff hired
to assist and work on the program.
- Travel
within Ghana to ensure the performance and implementation of the program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At
least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and
programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience
in a senior-management position for a USG-funded project.
- Demonstrated
experience with similarly complex projects in African countries, involving
coordination with multiple programs, and partner institutions. Strong
preference for experience in West Africa.
- Demonstrated
experience with the current up-to-date ideas about effective WASH
practices and applications in programs managed or influenced.
- Experience
supervising and mentoring direct-reports.
- Commitment
to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in
project design and implementation.
- Strong
coordination, project planning, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated
experience and knowledge in establishing systems and overseeing program
start-up under limited time constraints as well as program close-out.
- Demonstrated
problem-solving and consensus-building skills and ability to promote
coordination among diverse interests and institutions.
- Good
understanding of procurement processes, procedures and grants management.
- Demonstrated
experience in coordination and collaboration with a broad set of
stakeholders, including multi-lateral and international donors,
Government, and local and international NGOs.
- Excellent
English written and oral communications skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- University
degree required; Masters Degree preferred, in engineering, hydrology,
health or related subject.
- At
least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and
programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience
in a senior-management position for a USG-funded project.
- Experience
implementing development programs preferably in West Africa
