MSH Nigeria Jobs Chief of Party September 2014
MSH seeks candidates for the position of Chief of Party for
a potential maternal, newborn and child health and family planning/reproductive
health project in northern Nigeria.
CHIEF OF PARTY
This position is subject to project award and funding.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Chief of Party leads and manages the MSH project. S/he
is accountable for project deliverable and results, and has full
accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of
the project, including (1) vision and technical strategy; (2) project
management; (3) documentation and communication; (4) client(s) and
stakeholder(s) relationships; and (5) coordination and synergy with other MSH
projects, and collaboration with MSH Country Representative and the Country
Operations Management Unit (COMU). The
Chief of Party is responsible for technical leadership and administrative
oversight of the project and will serve as the principal institutional liaison
to USAID.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY
Project Results
Client expectations- Ensure achievement of
contract/agreement goals (meeting or exceeding expected project targets and
deliverables on time and within budget) as per contract/agreement and client(s)
approved Results Framework and Performance Monitoring Plan.
Project Management- Provide effective project management
systems within MSH policies, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures while
ensuring local ownership, appropriateness and responsiveness.
Relationships- Cultivate and maintain effective dialogue and
relationships with project client(s), beneficiaries, partner(s), coworkers and
other local and international stakeholders.
MSH Interests- Safeguard MSH’s reputation by ensuring that
financial, contractual, technical, and political integrity is maintained and
strengthened.
Vision and Technical Strategy
Develop and execute project’s Results Framework, Performance
Monitoring Plan, Technical Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan
and annual project work plans as per contract/agreement requirements, approved
budget and received obligations, MSH technical frameworks and standards, and
Results Management Systems (RMS) guidelines.
Project Management
Implement a Financial Pipeline Tracking system for effective
budget monitoring and cost control based on sound financial and accounting
principles, MSH Standard Operating Procedures, and MSH and donor reporting
requirements.
Develop and adapt (as needed) project financial plan in line
with contract/agreement budget and received obligations, technical strategy,
work plan, and reporting requirements.
Ensure contract/agreement implementation in compliance with
contract/agreement clauses, MSH and donor policies, regulations and Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting
relationships are aligned with project needs, local context and available resources.
Manage human resources in accordance to MSH values, policies
and guidelines, and implement an effective performance-management program
focusing on results and individual accountability, including regular check-ins,
annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and
career development support.
With support of Project Director Supervisor, develop
technical assistance plan and budget.
Documentation and Communication
Ensure appropriate and timely documentation and
dissemination of key results and deliverables for maximum project impact and
business development using a variety of communication strategies and media.
Promote and facilitate staff participation in MSH’s
Technical Exchange Network (TEN) and south-to-south exchanges.
Ensure quarterly submission of project documentation to
MSH’s central Institutional Memory System (IMS).
Client(s) and other Stakeholder(s) Relationships
Build and maintain strong working relations with key
internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors,
suppliers and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and
concerns.
Contribute to building MSH’s reputation by developing local
and international networks to disseminate project results, attract talent and
generate business.
Other MSH Contributions
Collaborate with the MSH Country Representative and
participate as required in activities organized in the context of MSH
Representation in country.
Ensure harmonious collaboration with, and cost-effective use
of, the COMU.
Collaborate with the Office of Strategic Development and
Communications in aspects of business development, including strategic
communication, intelligence gathering, positioning, proposal development, etc.
Identify and track new business opportunities by
communicating them to the relevant internal MSH stakeholders.
Ensure effective project collaboration, coordination and
internal partnerships with other projects, Centers and Offices to build
synergies across programs for maximum impact.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in management, public health, international
development or related field.
A minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in
international development projects, including 5 years of previous experience as
a Chief of Party.
Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of similar-sized international
donor-supported programs, with skills in strategic planning, management,
supervision and budgeting, and preferably must have experience in managing
complex activities involving coordination with multiple program partner
institutions.
Strong communication skill to fulfill the diverse technical
and managerial requirements of the program and to effectively coordinate with a
wide range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate a common
vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge,
documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships
with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively,
proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector
groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.
Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict
management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation
skills.
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity
employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap,
or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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