Chief of Party- Burundi
URC is currently seeking candidates for a USAID health systems strengthening and quality improvement program in Burundi. The program areas of focus include performance based financing, health policy, health supply chain management, monitoring and evaluation, integrated service delivery, institutional capacity building and quality improvement with technical areas of focus including HIV/AIDS; tuberculosis; family planning and reproductive health; maternal and child health; water, sanitation and hygiene;nutrition; gender-based violence and child protection.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide overall planning, implementation, technical and management responsibility for all activities. Provide vision and strategic leadership. Serve as the primary liaison with USAID/Burundi on contract management and technical matters. Serve as URC’s representative to host country government, other donors and multinationals, technical agencies and other participating organizations as required. Establish administrative and technical oversight framework to monitor and assure progress towards achievement of the project goals and objectives. Ensure that technical assistance and expertise provided under the contract is timely, responsive, and of high quality. Oversee the senior advisory team and provide support as needed.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Have a minimum of a Master’s Degree, ideally in Administration or related area exceptional relevant experience, which includes a minimum of 15 years managing the implementation of development assistance programs may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree. Minimum of 15 years of experience working in the health sector and successfully managing a high-pace multi-disciplinary team to achieve development results. Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing donor-funded projects from design to implementation to completion in developing countries preferably with some of the experience in Burundi. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the management of a results-based financing program in public health. Demonstrated ability to perform at a senior policy level, demonstrated by previous experience in leading the development and implementation of international health sector development programs. Demonstrated ability to lead and guide team in the timely completion of all required reporting and performance deliverables under a multi-million U.S. dollar contract. Required to have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentations skills in Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in French. Be familiar with USAID or other USG administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems as required when managing a USAID-funded contract. Demonstrated ability to foster team work and to work as a team member.
Organization Description:
University Research Co., LLC (URC) University Research Co., LLC where dedicated professionals provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. URC’s expertise centers on maternal, newborn, and child health; HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; nutrition and infant feeding; and vulnerable children and families. It approaches the challenges rising from these health areas through quality improvement, health system strengthening, behavior change and communication, and research and evaluation. This position is contingent upon award of the contract.
How to apply:
Please visit our careers page to apply: http://www.urc-chs.com
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