Chief of Party II, Malaria Project PMI, Niger

Job Title: Chief of Party II, Malaria Project PMI, Niger

Reports to: Head of Programs, Niger

Department: Programs

Salary Grade: 12

This position is contingent upon approved funding by the dono r.

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:

As Chief of Party II you will provide leadership and overall management of the malaria project to serve the poor and vulnerable in Niger. Your strategic leadership, management, and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming and advance the position of CRS as a leading agency in the malaria field. As a senior leader you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the malaria project, including sharing how the project contributes to the thought leadership of malaria elimination in Niger and regionally. Serve as the primary point of contact to USAID/PMI, NMCP and Ministry of Health on the project, as well as private and non-government stakeholders.
• Ensure the project is designed and implemented to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability. Ensure coordination between program and operations leads. Ensure the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
• Effectively manage senior programming and operations talent. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of senior staff.
• Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans, and ensure the updating of such plans.
• Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance with USAID grants, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration, and reporting to USAID. Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.

Required Languages– Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and French required

Travel- Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% (mostly within Niger)

Supervisory Responsibilities: TBD, to include senior project staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established leader in health as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, previous roles, etc.
• Demonstrated experience of successful program management, including management of complex, high-value, multi-activity projects, with complicated logistics.
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships, particularly government officials such as the Ministry of Health. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
• Ability to represent and present at high levels.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Health or a relevant technical area.
• 10 or more years of relevant management and technical experience leading large, complex health activities in developing countries; at least 3 of the 10 years must be in malaria programming
• 7 years of experience as a Chief of Party, or equivalent, managing and implementing high-volume USAID or other donor-funded health projects in complex settings, with specific experience working with government counterparts and local organizations to strengthen the health sector. Excellent knowledge and experience in budget management.
• 5 years of staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment. Experience coaching and mentoring senior program staff.

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo a pre-employment medical examination.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people, especially protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.