SNV USA Job Vacancy for Chief of Party

SNV USA Job Vacancy for Chief of Party:

Chief of Party, Nepal Health and Hygiene Activity "Swachchhata"

The USAID-funded Health and Hygiene Activity (Swachchhata) is a $4.9 million, five-year activity (2016-2021) with the overall purpose of improving community health status through improved integration of hygiene practices in health services in Nepal. Swachchhata works in coordination with relevant Government of Nepal Ministries and rural municipalities to improve water and electricity supply, medical waste management, and infection prevention measures at health facilities in Province 5 and 6.

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall leadership, management, and technical direction for the program. Primary responsibilities will include efficient management of financial resources, including the review and approval of program budgets and monitoring expenditures; supervision of field operations, administration, logistics, and procurement; management, delivery, and monitoring of sub-grants; and supervision of program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables. The COP will work directly with USAID and will be a key liaison to implementing partners and other relevant stakeholders.

The COP will ensure full compliance with all USAID, SNV USA, and other fiduciary regulations and will oversee the project reporting process in line with donor requirements.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health or a relevant technical field.
• At least 10 years of relevant management, supervisory, and technical experience working with programs that are of similar scope and scale to this program.
• At least 5 years of experience in health and/or WASH sectors, preferably in similar development contexts as Nepal.
• Ample experience in program design, policy dialogue, strategic planning, and implementation, both at a national policy and grassroots levels.
• Experience and demonstrated the capacity to build and sustain partnerships to achieve development results.
• Experience with Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) is preferred.
• Experience as a senior-level professional in a USAID-funded project is preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and proficiency in Nepali is preferred.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "Chief of Party - Nepal HHA" by September 9, 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A full job description can be found at https://devworks.orgicareers.

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SNV USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from qualified persons of every race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and disability.