Palladium Deputy Chief of Party, USAID/Tanzania Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activity Jobs

Palladium Deputy Chief of Party, USAID/Tanzania Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activity Jobs


Purpose of Position

  • The Deputy Chief of Party is a full-time position for an upcoming award in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania funded by USAID/Tanzania for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene program.

  • This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Oversees all the programmatic and technical aspects of the project and is responsible for coordinating technical teams by providing strategic guidance, technical oversight, backstopping, and quality assurance;
    Together, with the Chief of Party, manages the day-to-day project activities to guarantee effective implementation and timely completion of all project objectives; and fulfills COP’s duties in his/her absence;

  • Supports the COP to manage relationships with USAID, other donor and implementing partners, and government and other local counterparts to streamline project efforts for a coordinated and integrated approach to achieve project results;

  • Establishes technical frameworks and helps shape approaches across the project to ensure quality and successful delivery of project results;

  • Works in tandem with the technical team
    leads ensure a tight technically integrated approach across the project;

  • Contributes to strategic planning on alignment and harmonization of resources;

  • Conducts active networking and engagement among various sectors to sustain program success, including private sector;

  • Establishes quality control standards in-line with the country and USAID standards.

    Candidate Requirements

  • Master’s degree or higher in public health, social sciences, or other relevant discipline.


  • A minimum of 10 years of experience working in international health, public health, or health policy.

  • Experience working for large donor funded development programs; knowledge of USAID contract management, policies, procedures, regulations, and reporting requirements strongly preferred.

  • At least five years’ experience working on donor-funded projects in management level positions, preferably on multi-year health-related projects.

  • Experience supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving program needs.

  • Strong leadership, program, organizational management, and oral and written communication skills.Must be fluent in English.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Palladium Deputy Chief of Party, USAID/Tanzania Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activity Jobs

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