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Deputy Chief of PartyJob Type
International Development Assistance/Emerging MarketsSchedule
Full TimeJob Location
Africa; UgandaJob Summary
Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is seeking candidates for a Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) position for an upcoming USAID-funded health project in Uganda.
Key Responsibilities
The DCoP
will support the Chief of Party (COP) in managing programmatic
activities. S/he will provide supervision and coordination across three
technical teams – Service Delivery, Health Financing and Public Private
Partnership (PPP) – to ensure that appropriate technical guidance is
provided to regional teams. The DCoP, along with the
CoP, will help to build and sustain strong relationships with local
stakeholders at a senior, strategic level. Sh/he will represent the
project at senior-level meetings with USAID, Ugandan Ministry of Health
and other implementing partner representatives. Sh/he will work with the
Cardno Home Office (HO) management team to ensure timely completion of
deliverables such as annual and quarterly work plans and reports. In
addition, sh/he will provide technical expertise to the project in at
least one of the above mentioned technical areas.
This position is contingent upon project award and funding.
This position is contingent upon project award and funding.
Other Requirements
- Masters Level Degree (development studies, governance, public health, or another related field)
- Seven or more years of demonstrable experience managing and providing technical support to donor-supported public health initiatives
- Five or more years of experience working for or in collaboration with public health officials, donors, USAID implementing partners, and service delivery organizations. Previous experience as a DCOP on a USAID-funded project is a plus
- Excellent organizational, supervisory, and communication skills required
- Experience of the Ugandan health sector preferred
Employee Benefits
Cardno offers an excellent compensation and benefits package.
Contact
Deputy Chief of Party Uganda, Africa, Uganda
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