RTI International
is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated 5-year USAID
Zambia Evidence for Health
activity. The objective of the activity is to strengthen the Government of
Republic of Zambia (GRZ) national Health Management Information System (HMIS),
improve monitoring, evaluation, and research capacities within key government
and non-governmental partners, and expand the evidence base for existing
approaches to health programming in malaria, nutrition, family planning,
maternal and child health, and HIV. This position is contingent
upon award and funding.
Responsibilities:
· Support the Chief of Party in all
technical, operation, implantation, coordination, and management aspects of the
project and serves as second in command in the Chief of Party absence;
· Lead the public relations, communications
of project information and results to the donor, the Government of Zambia,
project partners, and stakeholders to allow for informed decision making and a
country-led initiative;
· Under the leadership of the COP
supervises all administrative and financial activities, and knowledge
learning/sharing activities;
· Ensure proper administration of the
project and facilitate operational or technical areas of responsibility as
assigned.
· Provide technical and/or operational
guidance and serve as a subject matter expert in assigned area or
responsibility.
· Assist Chief of Party in managing all
aspects of staffing and creating/maintaining a clear organizational structure
with specific roles, responsibilities and reporting lines.
· Develop partnerships with client,
implementers, and stakeholders and foster coordination.
· May coordinate and oversee the operation
of other project offices.
· Coordinate the development,
implementation and reporting on detailed management plans that may include
implementation plans, deliverable tracking, etc., in assigned area of
responsibility.
· Track and report quarterly on
programmatic achievements as required for project deliverable reporting.
Produces technical and/or operational reports and updates for deliverable
reporting and project success stories.
· Ensure the quality and consistency of the
approach of the project objectives.
· Interact with various levels and
locations of the organization for project management, technical and operational
support to the project;
· May participate in business development
activities including meetings with prospective clients. Identify
strategic opportunities for function and works with business development to
market these opportunities.
· Oversee all project activities in order
to capture data on indicators and to identify best practices and lessons
learned as required by the cooperative agreement with USAID;
· Responsible for Field Operations;
· Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
· A
minimum of a Master’s degree in
areas of Public Health, Information Sciences, Data Science or related areas.
· At
least 9+ years of demonstrated experience managing operational, project
management, and administrative duties for U.S. Government–funded projects or
other internationally funded programs.
· Demonstrated knowledge and experience in
HMIS and research.
· Demonstrated progressive experience
working in partnership with community-based organizations and other
stakeholders.
· Significant experience with USG- or
USAID-funded activities or other internationally funded activities.
· Strong organizational and interpersonal
skills.
· Strong oral and written communication
skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and
presentations. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products.
Qualifications
· Proven
team building and leadership skills.
· Previous
working experience in Zambia and/or similar regions highly preferred.
· Excellent
problem-solving, technical, managerial, and financial analysis skills and a
focus on producing efficient, reliable, and cost-effective data solutions as an
individual or as part of a team.
· Experience
in program implementation, program coordination, and management, preferably
in
health activities.
· Experience
with health information systems including DHIS2, and other health
information
systems.
· Demonstrated
experience effectively working with senior and local government officials.
· Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Excel.
· Ability to multi-task.
· Demonstrated
team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
· Demonstrated
ability in meeting deadlines while producing quality products.
TO APPLY: Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as
possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. This position is
contingent upon award and funding. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer
M/F/D/V.
