Deputy Chief of Party – Côte d’Ivoire

General summary/purpose:The Deputy Chief of Party will provide technical, programmatic, and administrative assistance to the HIV, malaria, global health security (GHSA) and COVID-19 focused programs and will lead the development and implementation of discreet program activities independently. The DCOP will supervise and mentor staff. S/he will lead technical work and initiatives independently. Additionally, as needed, s/he will support proposal development and contribute to strategic partnership development.

As Côte d’Ivoire Deputy Chief of Party, s/he will play a substantial leadership role in the management and operations of the project as a whole. S/he should also be able to act for and represent the Chief of Party as necessary. S/he will possess a deep command of management processes generally and USAID reporting and compliance requirements specifically and demonstrate an ability to produce quality results on schedule.

Performance is measured in each of the areas below (program management, people management, technical work, and professional and organizational growth) with five criteria:

• Quantity of Work
• Quality of Work
• Initiative, Problem Solving & Innovation
• Interaction with Others
• Communication

Performance of staff who supervise other staff will also be measured in:

• Staff Development
• Utilization and Allocation of Resources
• Organizational Effectiveness

Specific duties and responsibilities:

The DCOP will be based in Abidjan with extensive travel to the project’s intervention sites throughout Côte d’Ivoire on an as needed basis. The Scope of Work includes but is not limited to the following:

Program Management

• Support Chief of Party in project management, operations, and oversight
• Oversee the implementation of all global health security, COVID-19, HIV and malaria activities under Breakthrough ACTION
• Oversee technical team leads programs with support from Baltimore-based advisors
• Produce and edit documents, work plans, reports, and presentations
• Monitor budgets and make strategic decisions to reallocate funding according to strategic priorities
• Oversee the sub-grants and contracts programs, providing technical and financial oversight to Grantees and contractors with support from Baltimore-based advisors
• Initiate, track and monitor procurements, contracts, work plans and other administrative and programmatic documents
• Work closely with finance and administrative staff to ensure timely and compliant spending
• Maintain frequent, open, ongoing communication with program team members in all locations (within the country, with BA regional teams and headquarters)
• Liaise with various institutions (government agencies, private, and civil society partners) to strengthen/implement HIV, malaria, GHSA programs
• Adhere to JHU, CCP and donor rules, regulations and policies
• Ensure deliverables are archived on relevant knowledge management platforms
• Identify short-term technical assistance needs
• Work closely with research teams both in Côte d’Ivoire and Baltimore to routinely review program performance data and initiate adaptations to program management and implementation

Professional and Organizational Growth

• Support proposal development (technical, budget, coordination) with Chief of Party and other senior management
• Lead strategic partnership development with Chief of Party and other senior management
• Contribute to global technical knowledge
• Represent CCP at relevant external meetings and events
• May include delivering technical presentations, networking, relationship building, and initiate and follow through with opportunities for collaboration

Minimum qualifications (mandatory):

• Master’s degree (M.A., MHS, MPH) required.
• Six years related experience required.
• Additional relevant experience and/or training may substitute for some education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public health or communication, preferred or commensurate experience
• At least 8 years’ experience in international health programming, strongly preferred, at leastthree (3) of which have been at a senior level (Deputy Chief of Party, Senior Technical Advisor, or equivalent)
• Technical expertise in at least one health-related area (HIV/AIDS, malaria, GHSA, family planning), gender or youth; with sufficient understanding of all these areas to direct integrated, collaboration and coordination efforts
• Proven record of leadership in the management of SBC programs and experience leading SBC projects across a range of health areas. Preference will be given to candidates with considerable working experience in social and behavior change
• Familiarity with USAID administrative, management, compliance, and reporting systems is essential as well direct experience managing a USAID-funded project is preferred
Excellent skills and experience interacting with U.S. government agencies including Missions Excellent organizational, analytical and oral and written communication skills in English and French

Classified Title:Sr. Program Officer II
Working Title: Deputy Chief of Party – Côte d’Ivoire
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range:$82,325 - $113,185; Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: 98-MD:Non US
Department name: 10001159-Ctr for Communication Programs CCP
Personnel area: School of Public Health

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