Jobs at Population Services International in Uganda- Chief of Party

Job Title: Chief of Party, Uganda
Closing Date: Friday, 21 December 2012
Population Services International
Plot 2, Ibis Vale
Kololo Kampala

PACE seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated $50 million USAID-funded project for Communication for Healthy Communities (CHC) in Uganda beginning in late 2013. The project will have a strong focus on increasing the adoption of healthy behaviors (including uptake of critical health services) through strengthened health communication for improved health outcomes.
The COP shall provide overall strategic leadership and oversight to the program with an appropriate balance of technical, managerial and interpersonal skills and experience. S/he shall have a deep understanding of Communication for Healthy Communities program goals and objectives and be able to articulate the strategic vision for the program.
The USAID solicitation for this project requires that "a minimum of four out of five key personnel positions for this proposal must be from either Uganda or the East African Region. Countries comprising the East African Region include Uganda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Somalia, and Southern Sudan." Nationals from these countries are highly encouraged to apply. * This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide leadership in the development, management and implementation of the USAID funded Communication for Healthy Communities (CHC) program; 2. Act as key liaison with USAID and other stakeholders on the program; 3. Provide technical leadership, and oversee project implementation and monitoring of activities to meet performance targets; 4. Develop and manage donor budgets 5. Manage project staff and supervise partner organizations and sub-grantees; 6. Expand, monitor, and identify opportunities for increased efficiencies of communication strategies through public and private sector; 7. Lead and monitor the development of marketing, communication and annual work plans 8. Assist in design, implementation and oversight of research activities, working closely with research and the communications team to ensure research is driving an 'evidence to action' approach to health communication. 9. Ensure donor contract compliance, financial management and high quality donor reporting; 10. Function within a fully integrated structure by ensuring continuous coordination with relevant project, technical and operational teams; 11. Identify and pursue opportunities to implement and further develop existing innovations, as well as new ones. 12. Implement and strengthen organizational policies, procedures and systems 13. Develop external relations, in particular with government, NGO, donors and the private sector

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
# A Master's Degree or higher in Public Health, Social Sciences or equivalent field
# Minimum 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility working in public health in the fields of health communication, promotion and/or education
# Demonstrated leadership skills in working collaboratively with other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations
# Documented experience in providing the level of technical assistance that is required to complete the work
# Demonstrated ability to work at all levels of a health-delivery system, with government representatives and related decision-makers and leaders, with other cooperating agencies, and with community leaders;
# Excellent past performance references (contacts shall be provided, including email)
# Working knowledge of and experience with USG funded activity management, policies and procedures
# Excellent organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills (in English)
# Relevant field experience in similar settings with significant management responsibility, including relevant supervisory experience of professional (technical) staff.


How to apply:
Please email your application and resume to apply@pace.org.ug before close of business December 21


Deadline: 21st December 2012