Chemonics International Inc., a US-based international development consulting firm is accepting expressions of interest from qualified professionals for the chief of party position for an anticipated USAID-funded Tanzania Community Social Welfare Systems Strengthening (CSWSS) project. This activity will be the follow-on to the current Tanzania Community Health and Social Welfare Systems Strengthening Project (CHSSP).
The project aims to strengthen community health and social service systems to improve health, well-being, and protection outcomes for HIV affected populations in Tanzania by creating more accessible and higher quality health and social services in targeted communities.
We are looking for individuals below who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world:
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Job Position: Chief of Party
Responsibilities include:
• Provide leadership, technical direction, and oversight for all project activities and results
• Serve as key liaison with USAID, the government of Tanzania, project stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
• Manage and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors
• Ensure project assistance is technically sound and appropriate, meeting planned targets and the timely completion of deliverables as well as ensuring compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics` policies
• Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
• Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Medicine or Social Work
• Minimum 10 years of relevant development experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID or other donor-funded health programs of similar size, scope and complexity
• Proven success managing family health and social work programs with strong technical knowledge of HIV/AIDS, case management, TB, and malaria.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with local government stakeholders, international donors, and local partners at national and sub-national levels; track record of building capacity of local partners
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and knowledge sharing
• Experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams in developing countries
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate a strategic vision
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Experience as Chief of Party on a donor-funded project in Tanzania preferred
We are also currently accepting CVs/resumes for experts in the following positions:
- Director of Monitoring and Evaluation
- Civil Society Organization Advisor
- Quality Improvement Advisor
- Gender and Systems Strengthening Advisor
- Case Management Advisor
- Human Resources for Health Specialist
- Planning and Budgeting Specialist
- Orphans and Vulnerable Children Lead
- Adolescent Girls and Young Women Lead
Qualifications for technical specialists:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; relevant advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in fields required for successful implementation of this anticipated activity
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with the Government of Tanzania, civil society stakeholders, and partner organizations
- Experience with USAID or other international donors locally preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills required
MODE OF APPLICATION
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