Chief of Party, Ethiopia Mulu Key Population Activity

Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
10-25% international travel
Reports to Country Representative

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PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare — people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.

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PSI/Ethiopia is looking for a Chief of Party (COP) to help plan and coordinate all activities under the 5-year USAID-funded Mulu Key Population Activity, aimed at providing comprehensive HIV services for key and priority populations.

The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for leading successful project implementation throughout the project lifecycle from start -up to close-out. They will be accountable for delivery of all aspects of the projects, including technical implementation, financial and administrative compliance and oversight and supervision of project staff and sub-partners. Oversee project team to ensure that country level implementation is provided with a high standard of excellence, achieving its set goals and targets and within budget. Provide high level technical thought leadership and has the managerial capacity to strategically manage risk, monitor finances, and ensure each phase of work is started or completed on time. Responsible for using evidence to improve project design and implementation. As the leader of a USAID key population project, liaise with national stakeholders, such as Ministry of Health officials. Primary point of contact for the liaison to USAID and assures the strategic alignment of the project with PSI Global Strategy. The COP shall be expected to have regular and transparent communication with the AOR.

Salary Range:

$102,000 (MINIMUM) - $127,000 (MID-POINT) - $152,000 (MAXIMUM)

The annual base salary range reflected above is in USD. * We value transparency and have provided the full salary range for this role. Actual base salary compensation may vary and will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range would not be typical to allow for potential future salary growth. PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health care, retirement plan, generous leave, as well as other great benefits. For more information, please ask your recruiter or visit https://www.psi.org/careers/ to learn more!
*Candidates approved to receive expatriate packages will receive the appropriate compensation and allowance package. For candidates approved to be hired directly through the local PSI office, pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the local office, including payment in local currency.

Your contributions

Program Leadership & Management, including financial oversight, compliance, and management of a consortium of partners (if applicable). 35% of Time

• Work closely with the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) and other relevant institutions to ensure buy-in and sustainability of the interventions carried-out within the scope of the project.

• People Management and sub-partners to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project. 15% of Time

• Thought Leadership / Knowledge Management and Technical Leadership on the project. 15% of Time

• Ensure strategic alignment of project objectives to country priorities.

• External Representation. 10% of Time

• Internal Representation and coordination. 10% of Time

• Fundraising (with non-project funds). 5% of Time

• Donor Liaison. 10% of Time

Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What are we looking for?

• Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) MSc, MPH, MBA, MHA, MPA or equivalent

• At least 10 years related work experience in public health or related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.

• At least 5 years supervisory experience.

• At least 7 years program management for global health projects in low or middle-income countries (LMICs) preferred.

• Experience in managing HIV programs and experience with a USG cooperative agreement and PEPFAR is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated understanding of comprehensive HIV/AIDS programs in Ethiopia and or/sub-Saharan Africa, and knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment including relevant structural issues in Ethiopia/sub-Saharan Africa is required.

• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders. Experience in interacting positively with government agencies, host country governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies is desirable.

• At least 5 years in the relevant technical field of the project preferred.

• At least 3 years living and working in LMICs preferred.

• Proven success in management of complex operations, under specific donor awards and procedures, in a challenging, developing country environment.

• Ability to manage agreements and all required programmatic and financial reporting requirements, including sub-grants management.

• Ability to monitor and assess performance of self, other individuals, and / or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills, with emphasis on the ability to operationalize and oversee the execution of workplans.

• Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across teams and roles. Ability to persuade and motivate people and teams.

• Experience developing capacity of government entities, staff, and other organizations.

• Demonstrated experience in managing government and donor relations.

• Ability to work effectively and sensitively in a cross-cultural context.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent diplomatic skills and proven ability to work effectively with government officials, partners, donors, and stakeholders at high levels.

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

Measurement: You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.

Pragmatism: You’ll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won’t be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.

Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it’s the only way you’ll learn and improve.

Collaboration: You’ll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won’t succeed.

Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.

Commitment:  You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.

References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@psi.org or call (202)785-0072.

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