• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief of Party (COP) - IHP


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Overview of the Position:

• The Chief of Party ( COP) will provide strategy, technical leadership and overall management direction for the program.


• This position will be responsible for project inputs, program strategy, external representation and coordination with project counterparts, USAID, the Government of Nigeria , other donors within the sector, and other programs as necessary.


• The COP is ultimately responsible for achieving program results , complian t delivery of activities and oversight of program activities .

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, management, strateg ic direction , and vision for Nigeria IHP ; oversee critical decisions on activities, partnerships, staffing, finances, and donor relations; coordinate with DAI home office.


• Identify and effectively manage and mitigate all risks related to the program .


• Lead the accurate and quality implementation of the program and its agreed workplans, ensuring the program is flexible, innovative and adaptive to chang es in all operating environments.


• In coordination with the team, develop effective relationships with key stakeholders including Government officials across the countries engaged in the program .


• Serve as primary liaison to USAID , in countr y - counterparts, and IHP stakeholders.


• Supervise senior managers and technical experts.


• Ensure compliance with USAID regulations and DAI procedures.


• Ensure quality of program outputs are fully aligned with DAI and USAID requirements through mentoring, training and monitoring of staff and partners.


• Ensure the quality and timely production and submission of deliverables to USAID

Responsibilities

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-graduate education (master’s or higher) in public health, organizational development , international development, health systems, or other fields related to the activity’s focus.


• Minimum of 10 years’ experience and expertise managing large and complex donor-funded programs of similar or related nature, size, and complexity including prior experience COP, Team Lead , Program Director or similar positions on USAID projects .


• Knowledge and understanding of USAID global health programs in African countries


• Demonstrated experience working in the health sector on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health programs .


• Experience in successfully establishing and managing collaborative relationships and partnerships with donors and government counterparts at the senior level.


• Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and thinking, management, supervision, and budgeting. Demonstrated leadership abilities, including problem-solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity, and willingness to innovate.


• Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communications skills are required .

Supervisory Requirements :

• Experience supervising full time staff, short term consultants and the work of implementing partners, both directly and through a matrixed management structure