Job Description

A locally registered national membership umbrella body whose mission is to promote and support palliative care in Zimbabwe has a new opening for a suitably qualified person to fill in the position of Chief Of Party for an anticipated TB grant. The Chief Of Party position will be full-time and the this role is for a proposal position and is contingent on award and funding. The Chief of Party will have overall responsibility for coordination of all project activities and staff. The Chief of Party will have primary responsibility of serving as the key liaison with USAID, the Government of Zimbabwe, implementing partners, and other stakeholders. S/he will have the leadership qualities, technical expertise and experience, management experience, interpersonal skills, and relationships to fulfill the requirements of the program description.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Provide strategic direction and managerial oversight of the project.
 Serve as the primary point of contact to USAID staff, implementing partners, host country officials, and other relevant stakeholders.
 Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of all contract deliverables.
 Responsible for making key decisions and solving problems in short time frames while ensuring operational and program integrity.
 Responsible for management, oversight, and reporting of Contractor’s implementation, progress, and quality of performance in meeting the required tasks.
 Ensure cost effective management, identifying issues and risks related to contract management in a timely manner.
 Manage the activity’s financial resources in accordance with the project budget as well as USAID policies and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

 Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, International Development, Public Health or another relevant field. 
 A minimum of 7 years of demonstrated relevant project management experience.
 Demonstrated knowledge of adaptive management processes is preferred. 
 Demonstrated experience leading international donor projects is preferred.
 Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders, including donor/development organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, and project beneficiaries. 
 Strong interpersonal and oral presentation skills.
 Previous experience working for USAID-funded complex projects strongly preferred.

How to Apply

Candidates with demonstrated relevant knowledge, experience and skills must respond on or before 26 July, 2024 attaching resumes not exceeding three (3) pages in length and a motivation letter to the following email address: [email protected]