Chemonics International, an international development consulting firm,
seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Maternal
and Newborn Health (MNH) Activity. This anticipated five-year
USAID/Indonesia flagship project aims to contribute to national goals to
reduce maternal and newborn mortality by providing catalytic support to
improve essential maternal and newborn services targeting the poorest
and most vulnerable. We are looking for individuals who have a passion
for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership, versatility, and
integrity.
The ideal candidate is a senior-level manager with a demonstrated track
record in health systems strengthening work, with a focus on maternal
and neonatal health, and experience leading a diverse team. The COP will
oversee multiple work streams and provide vision, leadership, and
management to the project. Qualified Indonesians are strongly encouraged
to apply.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide overall strategic leadership and oversight for the project
- Provide quality assurance on project activities and deliverables
- Represent the project and build connections with key stakeholders, beneficiaries, and international donors
- Manage technical oversight of all local subcontractors and grantees
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in health or relevant field
- At least ten years of progressively responsible international development experience designing, managing, and implementing health or similar programs
- Experience working on donor-funded health systems strengthening programs in Southeast Asia; experience in Indonesia preferred
- Strong communications skill and representational ability
- Proven success cultivating and maintaining working relationship with a broad range of governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions across sectors
- Ability to oversee project compliance with all contractual and administrative requirements, with support from the home office
- Experience managing dynamic international and local teams
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English required
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to IndonesiaMNH@gmail.com by March 31, 2016. Please include the area of interest in the subject line and submit a CV, cover letter, and three recent professional references. Only applications in English will be accepted. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Send electronic submissions to IndonesiaMNH@gmail.com by March 31, 2016. Please include the area of interest in the subject line and submit a CV, cover letter, and three recent professional references. Only applications in English will be accepted. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
