CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

We are currently recruiting for an upcoming project in the DRC valued at $10M a year, over a five year period through CDC/PEPFAR. The primary focus for this critical program is to increase population access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in order to decrease HIV/AIDS associated morbidity and mortality and contribute to the successful control of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the DRC, with a particular focus on the following two provinces: Kinshasa and Katanga.

Responsibilities

The Project Chief of Party (COP) will work with Save the Children’s existing country office in the DRC, but will be solely responsible for the overall management and tactical direction of an HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program. The Project Chief of Party is expected to provide leadership and direction to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity of the project-specific program and is responsible for achieving the planned results set out for the program. The COP will be the primary point of contact with the funder, local government counterparts, and partner institutions and is responsible for overall program management and guidance to team members.

To this end, the COP will liaise closely with CDC, local government representatives, Save the Children’s HIV/AIDS dept., Africa Area and Country Offices, and partner organizations. The COP will be the principal representative of the project. The COP will ensure adherence to the overall technical and programmatic quality in its implementation, compliance with the donor and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables. The COP will be responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the activities of any sub-recipient partners under this grant, and for linking to broader venues in country for coordination of health service delivery work more broadly

Qualified candidates should possess the following:

· Master’s degree or higher in public health, or related field. MD or PhD preferred.

· Minimum ten (10) years of senior level experience in program development, implementation, and management of health programs

· Minimum ten (10) years of senior level experience working with the DRC Ministry of Health, preferably at the National and Provincial level

· Demonstrated experience managing CDC/PEPFAR or other donor-financed projects

· Strong familiarity and command of USG regulations and compliance

· Proven track record of directing, motivating, and managing project teams composed of technical experts, program managers, and administrative staff

· Strong communication and advocacy skills

· Previous experience of successfully managing relationships with governments, donors, and other partners in a complex political environment

· Background and expertise in HIV and TB

· Extensive field experience in DRC

· Fluency in written and spoken French and English;

· Requirement to travel within DRC and internationally

Please note that this position is contingent upon funding from the donor.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website at: www.savethechildren.org and select, "Careers" and then "Search US Jobs" and then Location is "Africa - Flexible." More details about the position are outlined. EOE