FHI 360 Chief of party Jobs in Uganda

FHI 360 Chief of party Jobs in Uganda

Job Title:
  • Chief of Party
    Location:
  • Kampala, Uganda
    Job Description:

    The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for providing overall technical and programmatic leadership of an upcoming health program focused on: multi-sectoral governance for maternal and child health, nutrition, and family planning program in Uganda.

    The purpose of the activity is to facilitate government-led leadership and enhance government sustainable multi-sectoral coordination efforts while applying a holistic approach to collaborating learning to accelerate gains in nutrition, maternal, newborn and child health outcomes in the country.

    This position requires comprehensive understanding of and experience in the following core technical areas: governance, nutrition, maternal child health, family planning, behavior change communication and gender.

    The COP will provide overall leadership and technical direction to promote innovative, adaptive management for this project; coordinating partner roles and setting performance expectations; ensuring program deliverables and milestones are met.

    The COP is expected to liaise with government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement ongoing learning and effectively use the evidence base.

    The position will work closely with the Government of Uganda, providing technical assistance at central and local levels.

    Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

    Job Responsibilities:

  • Plan, direct and coordinate technical and operational activities to ensure that project goals and objectives are accomplished with prescribed timeframes and funding parameters and in compliance with USAID regulations and FHI 360 policies.
  • Provide technical leadership in nutrition, maternal and child health, family planning, behavior change communication, and gender components of the project, with expertise including (but not limited to): food security programming; household food access; community resilience; and health systems strengthening.
  • Maintain an integrated vision and approach for the project in achieving the results as defined in the award, while maintaining excellence and accountability to client households and USAID.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including leading interactions with government institutions, and senior level regional and sub-regional government officials on project matters on a regular basis.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists, other team staff, and stakeholders to ensure coordination of materials and communication strategies and avoid gaps and overlaps.
  • Manage project implementation and ensure goals and reporting requirements are met.
  • Oversee monitoring and evaluation of project indicators and knowledge management activities.
  • Oversee the project’s financial and technical reporting requirements.

    Qualifications:
  • A Master’s Degree in public health, nutrition, or social services management.
  • Experience managing nutrition, maternal and child health, family planning programs in sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Uganda.
  • Experience collaborating with government ministries and officials, NGOs and donors, evaluators, and community-based institutions, preferably in Uganda.
  • Proven abilities to set priorities, to multi-task, and to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
  • At least 10 years of experience in projects of similar or related nature,
    size and complexity, with national or local governments, NGOs, or donors.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse technical team promoting innovation, adaptive management, and evaluation.
  • Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-awardees, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
  • Possess outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills in English.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • This job description summarizes the main duties of the job.
  • It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
  • This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment.
  • Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
  • FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
  • Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
  • FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
  • FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

    How to Apply
  • Interested candidates should apply online by 7th February 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; FHI 360 Chief of party Jobs in Uganda

    Find jobs in Uganda. Jobs - Uganda jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Ugandan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Uganda.

    Jobs in Uganda - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Uganda.

    Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Uganda posted and updated daily - click here!


  • List of All Current Scholarships for International Students - Updated Daily - Apply Today! Click Here!

  • Funding Agencies for Grants - Search Funding Agencies for Grants? - NGO Funding Agencies - Fill Out a Simple Grant Form? - NGO Grant Funding Agencies

    Scholarships for Study in Africa » Scholarships for African Students » Undergraduate Scholarships » African Women Scholarships & Grants » Developing Countries Scholarships » Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for Developing Countries » Fellowship Programs » Funding Grants for NGOs » Government Scholarships » LLM Scholarships » MBA Scholarships » PhD and Masters by Research Scholarships » Public Health Scholarships - MPH Scholarships » Refugees Scholarships » Research Grants » Scholarships and Grants

    Scholarships in Australia » Scholarships in Austria » Scholarships in Belgium » Scholarships in Canada

    • Click here to post comments

    Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Jobs in Uganda.

    Scholarship 2024/25

    Current Scholarships 2024/2025 - Fully Funded

    Full Undergraduate Scholarships 2024 - 2025

    Fully Funded Masters Scholarships 2024 - 25

    PhD Scholarships for International Students - Fully Funded!


    Funding Opportunities for Journalists 2024/2025


    Funding for NGOs 2024/2025


    Funding for Artists 2024/2025


    Funding for Entrepreneurs 2024/2025

  • ✅Over 4500 Current Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students 2024
  • ✅ Undergraduate Scholarships 2024
  • ✅ Masters Scholarships 2024
  • ✅ PhD Scholarships 2024 Click Here!
    _
  • Jobs in Kenya
  • Jobs in Uganda
  • Jobs in Ethiopia
  • Jobs in Nigeria
  • Jobs in South Sudan
  • Jobs in South Africa
  • Jobs in Rwanda
  • Jobs in Zambia
  • Jobs in Malawi
  • Jobs in Ghana
  • Jobs in Tanzania

    ***