Democratic Republic of the Congo: Chief of party

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded health project. This seven-year, $300 to 500 million project aims to strengthen the capacity of Congolese institutions and communities to deliver high-quality, integrated health services to sustainably improve the health status of Congolese citizens. Key program performance objectives are:

• Strengthened health governance, leadership, and systems at provincial and health zone levels to increase delivery of high-quality health services
• Increased access to high-quality, integrated health services in target health zones
• Improved uptake and sustained application of key healthy behaviors and integrated community-based and facility-based health services in targeted health zones

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction, while ensuring compliance with USAID requirements, U.S. government regulations, and Chemonics policies and procedures
• Liaise with USAID,​ the Congolese government, civil society organizations, and other local partners to coordinate activities and facilitate monitoring and reporting of project objectives and achievements
• Facilitate processes that bring multiple stakeholders together on complex policy issues, and stimulate collective action on identified areas of concern
• Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate project adjustments
• Manage and supervise project staff, subcontractors, and grantees, focusing on core results, achievement of work plans and targets, and timely implementation​

Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred
• At least 7 years of experience in international development operations and/or field experience in sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Demonstrated understanding of U.S. government rules and regulations related to international development programs
• Extensive experience providing project support to multiple offices and locations, and supervising large teams
• Experience working in post-conflict and​/or fragile environments
• Familiarity with implementing public health programming preferred
• Demonstrable managerial and organizational skills, particularly with budget management, operational risk mitigation, and regulation compliance
• Fluent speaking and writing skills in English and French

Please send electronic submissions of your CV and cover l​etter to drcihp@chemonics.com by December 16, 2016. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.