Deputy chief of party of operations and compliance , Burundi

Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party of operations and compliance for the anticipated five year, $40- to $70-million, USAID-funded Burundi Integrated Health Project based in Bujumbura​. The project aims to build upon previous successes of the Roads to a Healthy Future Project (ROADS II), the Burundi Maternal and Child Health Program, and other ongoing USAID and non-USAID health programs in Burundi. It will assist the government of Burundi, communities, and civil society to improve the health status of target populations in the Kayanza, Muyinga, Kirundo, and Karusi provinces. 

The project's main objectives are to increase positive behaviors at the individual and household levels,  increase the use of quality integrated health and support services, and strengthen health systems and civil society capacity. Overall, the focus is on increasing the use of quality integrated health and support services, underpinned by strengthening health systems and structures. The contract is anticipated to start October 1, 2014 and it is a five year contract, with an additional option year. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the finance team, grants/subcontracts team, and office management team (between 15-18 people)
• Serve as the project's key liaision between the local staff and chief of party
• Mentor and advise local staff on project specific, Chemonics, and USAID regulations and procedures
• Control and oversight of the grant application, approval, implementations, and close-out processes
• Control and oversight of the contract development, approval, implementation, and close-out processes
• Ensure compliance with USAID regulations and policies
• Work closely with local organizations to build capacity to receive direct USAID funding

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum  three years of experience in program management and administration, financial management, award contractual compliance, sub-award​ management, and tracking project performance and costs via specific funding streams
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience, including experience with a contractor or international NGO managing an office or program and demonstrated supervisory experience
• Familiarity with USAID standards for procurement and financial compliance
• Short-term field experience on a USAID project strongly preferred
• Experience managing and building local staff capacity preferred
• Experience in Burundi or East Africa strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills 
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity 
• Fluency in verbal and written English and French required

Application Instructions: 

Please submit CV and cover letter with the position title in the subject line to BurundiHealthRecruit@chemonics.com by no later than Wednesday, June 26. CVs will be considered on a rolling basis. 

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "DCOP BIHP"in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

 

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