ICAP-COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: | Country Director – Mozambique |
Reports To (Title): | Senior Implementation Director |
Location: | Maputo, Mozambique |
Date: | November 21, 2011 |
POSITION SUMMARY (Provide a short paragraph describing the primary reason for the job’s existence)
Reporting to the Senior Implementation Director, the Mozambique Country Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the country program, including shared responsibility for strategy development and implementation, preparation and management of budgets, implementation of program initiatives, and team management, to ensure the overall success of the ICAP program. As the lead representative of ICAP in Mozambique, the Country Director ensures that all actions of the country team are consistent with ICAP’s goals as well as donor initiatives and in support of the MOH.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES (In bullet or number format, list the primary job duties. At least 5% of every ICAP employee’s job will be to “performs other related duties as directed”.)
• Leads country program in strategy development, in collaboration with ICAP-NY, Ministry of Health and donors
• Guides program administration, implementation and fiscal management.
• Supervises a team of managers who oversee both administrative and program functions.
• Coordinates activities with the MOH, donors, and partners.
• Develops a supportive relationship with the local and national government officials to support them in designing and implementing relevant policies, programs, and activities.
• Strategically builds and leverages strong, effective relationships with key partners.
• Oversees the development of annual program work plans
• Ensures monitoring, evaluation, and regular reporting on program activities to donors and to ICAP headquarters in New York.
• Liaises and works closely with headquarters to respond to program requirements, solve issues as they arise, and ensure ICAP’s resources are maximized.
• Keep ICAP senior management informed of successes, challenges and lessons learned in implementation of programs, as appropriate
• Oversees program operations and reporting, including compliance with ICAP, donor regulations/procedures and local policies and laws.
• Defines and manages annual budgets and ensures sound financial management and accountability.
• Responsible to oversee all aspects of budget development, monitoring, compliance and reporting
• Provide technical leadership to NY-based programming staff regarding proposal development and project activation
• Provide programmatic leadership and set priorities for programs in collaboration with the Mozambique-based and NY staff
• Assist ICAP programming staff to develop and monitor technical assistance schedules for project activities as needed
• Understand ICAP’s current work and past experience in order to speak fluently about and advocate for ICAP in meetings with potential donors and partners
• Represent ICAP interests in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences and presentations
• Identify and build relationships with the major donors in Mozambique to learn their funding strategies in country
• Maintain communication with project directors, governmental bodies, field staff of other cooperating/collaborating agencies, US and other donor missions critical for ICAP’s health programming within Mozambique
• Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION (List the minimum requirements for favorable consideration and what would be preferred if there was a choice).
• MD, PhD, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Indicate what would be required in order to receive favorable consideration for the job).
• 8+ years’ experience managing large international health programs with at least 5+ years experience in health programs management in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Extensive experience in HIV/AIDS program management
• Proven ability to ensure high-quality program outcomes in developing country settings.
• Understanding of US and other donor communities in Mozambique and or the Southern Africa region
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, including written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Portuguese
• Good judgment, reasoning abilities and a strong capability to engage team members in decision making
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage and lead teams operating in complex environments
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with counterparts in other agencies and organizations worldwide
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Office Package, e-mail and standard office equipment.
• Ability to travel frequently within Mozambique
• Fluency in English and Portuguese
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Indicate what would be preferred if there was a choice).
• Experience working in collaboration with local government partners.
• Experience working with U.S. government or other bilateral donors, especially CDC.
• In-depth knowledge of Mozambique public health sector actors, including program leaders, government representatives, and on-the-ground organization staff
• Demonstrated experience overseeing research studies, basic program evaluations and/or public health evaluations.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• 2-4 International trips and very frequent national trips (~1-2 per month @ 2-4 days)
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