• Application Deadline: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Deputy Chief of Party - USAID THRIVE OVC Project - North-West



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship



• Experience 10 years



• Location Nigeria




• Job Field Project Management 
  
  

Position Summary: 

• The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Director of Technical Programs will support the Chief of Party (COP) in providing technical leadership and oversight for the THRIVE Activity.


• The DCOP will ensure the implementation of high-quality, evidence-based interventions, adherence to international technical norms, and successful management of a multidisciplinary team.


• The role involves technical strategy development, stakeholder coordination, capacity building, and applying adaptive management principles to achieve USAID’s program goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership and Oversight:

• Lead and oversee all technical aspects of the THRIVE Activity to ensure program goals and objectives are met.


• Provide strategic direction to design and implement integrated interventions addressing HIV/AIDS, OVC, and social protection.


• Ensure alignment with USAID/PEPFAR standards, evidence-based practices, and donor regulations.

Program Coordination and Quality Assurance:

• Coordinate and monitor the quality of all technical activities, providing feedback and support to ensure successful implementation.


• Facilitate effective communication, coordination, and standards of practice among partner organizations.


• Lead the program’s Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) process in collaboration with the COP, ensuring program learnings inform adaptive management strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships:

• Collaborate with USAID, PEPFAR, government agencies, local organizations, and private sector partners to ensure coordinated service delivery.


• Strengthen partnerships with community leadership and local stakeholders to enhance program impact and sustainability.

Capacity Building and Sustainability:

• Lead capacity-building initiatives for local government authorities, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance service delivery and sustainability.


• Mentor and support a team of senior technical staff and implementing partners to meet program objectives effectively.

Gender, Inclusion, and Child Safeguarding:

• Integrate gender-responsive programming and promote inclusivity across all program interventions.


• Develop and implement strategies for safeguarding children and responding to child welfare emergencies.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MERLA):

• Oversee the design and implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure program impact.


• Ensure program data informs continuous improvement and contributes to adaptive management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

Leadership:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a multidisciplinary team.


• Proven ability to oversee technical programming across multiple components such as HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, OVC, and cross-cutting areas like gender and HSS.

Project Management:

• Expertise in managing large-scale, donor-funded projects in resource-constrained settings.


• Strong planning, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming, including Prevention, Treatment, Care & Support, PMTCT, HIV/TB, and OVCs.


• Familiarity with donor policies and regulations, particularly USAID/PEPFAR standards.


• Proficiency in budget management and monitoring.

People Management:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor staff effectively.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• Ph. D., MB, BS, Master’s degree in public health, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.


• At least 10 years of experience in senior management roles in developing countries’ public health or development programs.


• Extensive knowledge of USAID/PEPFAR programs, including program design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.


• Proven experience working with government entities, international organizations, and civil society organizations in Nigeria or similar settings.


• Familiarity with Nigerian public health systems, donor organizations, and community-based organizations.


• At least three years of experience managing USG cooperative agreements or contracts.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing OVC and HIV programs in resource-limited settings.


• Expertise in adaptive management, CLA processes, and MERLA approaches.


• Commitment to gender equity, diversity, and child safeguarding principles.


• Competency in the use of MS suites and data analysis software.


• Ability to synthesize and use evidence for the design of interventions.


• Good presentation skills.