Job Vacancy at FHI 360 Nigeria

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

CHIEF OF PARTY

JOB DESCRIPTION
The IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract) Project Director/Chief of Party leads the project
and is responsible for achieving the project’s vision and strategy, directing the project technical team, and managing critical relationships with national and international partners and other key stakeholders.
The COP has overall programmatic and fiscal responsibility for the project, including achieving project results, effectively communicating accomplishments, making financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all US government and the organization’s regulations.
Provide overall leadership and management of a five-year, $225M project to support improvements in reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) outcomes in Nigeria.

JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES
Vision and Strategy:
Provide overall vision, strategic leadership and planning, and guidance to project, including technical direction, quality assurance, and overall accountability for achieving project results as specified by USAID/Nigeria and each Task Order
Serve as primary liaison with USAID, other donors, government and other stakeholders and USAID implementing partners
Oversee Task Order technical responses and state implementation in collaboration with Task Order Key Personnel, ensuring strategic and functional integration of all technical areas as well as strong collaboration with State and LGA public and private sector actors and civil society organizations
Provide leadership to project teams, ensuring clarity over plans and priorities and encouraging effective teamwork.
Management:

Responsible for meeting all contractual deliverables and obligations
Maintain financial accountability.
Ensure that project resources are utilized in accordance with applicable FHI 360 and USAID policies and procedures.
Oversee production of timely and accurate financial and programmatic reporting to USAID and FHI 360 as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 10 years of experience
Minimum requirement: post-graduate degree in International Health, Social Sciences, Management or related discipline
Demonstrated progressive relevant professional experience leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope
Strong management capacity and ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously as well as demonstrated ability to deliver on results
Prior work experience in Africa, preferably Nigeria
Strong communication skills to collaborate with host country governments, donors, civil society and private business to move the program forward and leverage resources
Contracting experience and familiarity with IDIQ contracting mechanism
Prior experience with USAID-funded projects or similar international donor funded programs
History of productive involvement with governmental health systems, processes and service delivery models
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects
Ability to motivate, influence, and collaborate with others
Ability to build positive working relationships with local communities, state and local government officials, donor representatives, private sector, NGOs.

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