Job Description

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a public health management firm, headquartered in the United States, dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI has been implementing public health work in Ethiopia for over 25 years.

JSI seeks a dynamic and experienced Chief of Party (COP) for a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Activity. The objectives of the Activity are to reduce morbidity and mortality of Ethiopian citizens related to public health emergencies while ensuring continuity of essential health services (including MNCH) by strengthening the full cycle of public health emergency management: preparedness, response and recovery.

The Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall program leadership, management, and technical direction of staff and consultants, project activities such as implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation, and partner coordination. He/she is supposed to serve as key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners. The COP will manage and supervise the work of program personnel and subcontractors/ sub grantees and ensure that all program assistance is technically sound and appropriate. He/she also oversees program work planning, performance management, and strategic communication. The Chief of Party will report to JSI R&T’s Senior Technical Advisor in Boston, Massachusetts. 

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

MAJOR Responsibities

The COP is responsible for developing a strong, coherent vision and initiating innovative strategies across the program activities. The COP will lead and/or participate in strategic and high-level policy forums and meetings with various actors and advocate for broader technical issues.

•  Provide overall leadership and coordination in planning, implementation and evaluation of all USAID-funded activities supported under this cooperative agreement;
•  Serve as JSI’s chief project and technical representative with USAID, the MOH, local community-based and non-governmental organizations, subcontracting agencies, and international agencies and institutions;
•  Directly supervise the senior management team;
•  Provide general project and technical direction, and ensure that reporting requirements to USAID are met;
•  Ensure compliance with USAID and JSI rules and regulations;
•  Oversee the development of appropriate planning, monitoring, management and control systems to ensure informed decision-making and implementation of project activities;
•  Oversee the development of annual work planning; performance management; and strategic communications;
•  Ensure project financial systems and controls comply with JSI accounting practices and USAID standards;
•  Liaise with Government of Ethiopia officials and other key stakeholders to ensure transparency of project and sound communication practices;
•  Closely monitor security dynamics in the project areas and report to the Country representative on significant changes in the security context;
•   Collaborate with other JSI programs in Ethiopia; and
•  Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where the Activity team strives to achieve excellence.

Job Requirements

•  Master’s degree or equivalent in Public Health is preferred. Applicable experience in the field of public health and related work can also substitute for a Master’s degree.
•  Applicable Experience in the field of public health includes proven experience of two years and above in managing public health issues or complex public health emergencies involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions.
•  Minimum of ten years of demonstrated experience managing operational project management and administrative duties for U.S. Government funded projects or other internationally funded programs.
•  Previous Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, or senior management experience in public health, health system strengthening, and/or related field in Ethiopia.
•  Proven experience in managing complex public health emergencies involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions.
•  Demonstrated leadership in working collaboratively with key stakeholders in Ethiopia including government agencies, ministry offices, donors, local governments, and other implementing partners.
•  Leadership skill in designing, managing, and implementing, monitoring and evaluation of donor-supported programs as well ability to manage programmatic and financial reporting requirements, including sub-grants management.
•  Demonstrated skills in leadership, mentoring, motivating and supervision of multi-cultural teams within a dynamic setting.
•  Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with the private sector, local NGOs and government officials.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
•  Proven experience leading, supervising, and mentoring staff and large teams.
•  Experience developing budgets, costed work plans and tracking expenditures.
•  Knowledge of USAID administrative and procurement practices.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online

https://intranet.jsi.com/JSIJobAdmin/view_job.cfm?dblJobID=141887