Chief of Party - JHU ∙CCP

Job Description

RE ADVETISE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (JHU ∙CCP) seeks for experienced and qualified Ethiopians to work for the following positions for the multi-year USAID-funded Health Communication Capacity Collaborative (HC3) – Ethiopia project.  The overall goal of HC3-Ethiopia is to support the GoE, US government (USG) implementing partners, and local communication and behavior change professionals to design, produce, and implement high quality, impactful social and behavior change communication (SBCC) interventions for HIV prevention.  In particular, HC3 is responsible for three key technical areas:  1) increasing capacity of the Federal HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office (HAPCO) to provide technical leadership in SBCC, 2) increasing capacity of SBCC professionals and institutions, and 3) contributing to increased practice of key HIV preventive behaviors among urban youth and other high priority audiences within the general population.  In particular, HC3 will develop GoE structures that support effective SBCC through knowledge sharing, coordination, and technical leadership, while cultivating the capacity of local researchers and implementers to meet GoE needs in designing, production, implementation, and evaluation. 

 
Position I: Chief of Party
 
General Job Description
 
Provide strategic leadership and management of the Health Communication Capacity Collaborative (HC3) portfolio in the Government of Ethiopia (GoE).
 

The Chief of Party (COP), a local Ethiopian, will provide overall project management, financial oversight and project reporting for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded HC3 project in GoE under the guidance and mentorship of the Technical Advisor. The COP will liaise with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office (HAPCO) counterparts as well as other implementing partners and donors focused on social and behavior change communication (SBCC) and HIV/AIDS prevention.

 
Specific Responsibilities:
 
Primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership and vision to HC3 Ethiopia staff.
• Provide administrative, programmatic, and managerial oversight to all aspects of the program; coordinate effective implementation of program activities, including development of work plans and facilitate their timely implementation; develop annual program implementation budgets and monitor budget expenditures; manage and supervise local staff including non-Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs (JHU∙CCP) program partners.
• Consult with Technical Advisor on an on-going basis.
• Model and promote capacity building practices among all staff and in particular with Deputy Chief of Party.
• Recruit and supervise staff to meet evolving program demands; provide technical assistance, mentoring and skills building to local staff and key local counterparts.
• Make programmatic decisions and trouble-shoot implementation challenges; oversee program data quality compliance, including developing data tracking systems and monitoring records to ensure program meets USAID audit standards; approve local financial transactions and manage and authorize expenditures from local bank accounts; supervise and approve all aspects of project procurement and logistics, including office infrastructure and vehicles; sub grant development, including compliance with programmatic objectives and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) /USAID financial and administrative regulations.
• Submit timely program reports to USAID and JHU∙CCP Headquarters on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis; disseminate program success stories and share information.
• Serve as a spokesperson and advocate, represent JHU∙CCP and the HC3 project to USAID, donors, Government of Ethiopia, Cooperating Agencies, and others; and develop new business opportunities for JHU∙CCP as appropriate.
• Manage 3-4 senior level managers and Advisors who oversee a total project team of approximately 16-20 employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the field operation, finance, technical units.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Management and Supervision:

• Provide technical support and oversight to all employees and consultants/contractors working on the above.
• Coordinate with other senior program managers on strategic project management.
• Identify learning needs and coordinate learning sessions for program staff.
• Conduct staff appraisals as appropriate.

Job Requirements

Minimum requirements for the position

• Master's degree required.  Additional relevant experience and/or training may substitute for some education.
• Six years senior-level field-based health development program management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ten years relevant experience preferred.
• In-depth program experience in sub-Saharan Africa and experience in technical, financial and administrative oversight.
• Extensive experience in capacity building for health programming in Africa.
• Extensive experience in managing social and behavior change communication programs.
• At least five years’ experience working on HIV programs; previous experience working with youth and/or key populations a plus.
• Skilled manager with ability to oversee and motivate staff for sound, effective, evidence and results based programming.
• Previous experience working with USAID funded projects. Familiarity with USAID policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public, and/or donors.
• Ability to work with and understand foreign currency exchanges.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work in fast-paced dynamic environment with multiple partners. Flexible and independent. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Employment Terms:
Terms of Employment: Contract
Duration of Employment: One year with possible extension

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for positions.  Please submit a cover letter identifying the position you are interested in and provide Curriculum Vitae by email or post no later than Friday, January 20^th, 2014 to the following addresses:
 

JHU∙CCP Ethiopia Office
Bole Road
Dembel Building 10th Floor Room No. 1007B (use Elevator 4/6)
P.O. Box 26171 Code 1000
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email address:  HR@etharc.org

(Only Applicants who are short-listed will be contacted)