Chief of Party (COP), DRC Nutrition

Position description

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

Duties

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the Chief of Party position for an anticipated five-year USAID Democratic Republic of the Congo Multi-Sector Nutrition Activity. The activity will aim to improve nutrition outcomes for women of reproductive age and children under five in rural and hard-to-reach communities in select provinces by achieving the following results: 1) improved availability, access, and utilization of essential nutrition services at individual, household, and community levels; 2) improved availability of diverse, safe, and nutritious foods; and 3) enhancement of the enabling environment for nutrition programs and interventions.

This will be a full-time position based in Kinshasa, DRC for a duration of five years. Congolese nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Availability of the position is contingent upon successful award of the activity to FHI 360.

Job Summary:

Provides strategic vision, overall leadership, and technical direction to the project. Provides support and direction for the provision of technical assistance and the management of grants or subcontracts for local partners, including the development of capacity building and social accountability tools and tracking systems as needed. Ensures the project is planned and executed with quality, accountability, and measurable impact according to industry standards. Understands the political dynamics in the DRC and works collaboratively with government and non-government stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Sets a unifying vision for the project with clear priorities for attaining the vision
• Identifies issues and risks to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments and mitigation plans
• Serves as the project’s principal liaison with USAID, government counterparts, donors, and community stakeholders, and builds and maintains effective relationships with all key stakeholders
• Establishes relationships with government counterparts, civil society, and other local entities for engagement in the project; ensures effective communication across the entire project, team, and stakeholders
• Oversees financial and administrative management of the project, ensuring budget discipline and compliance with FHI 360 policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations
• Supervises the development and submission of program deliverables and provide accurate and timely reporting to USAID and key stakeholders on all program areas
• Oversees updates to the project theory of change as shifts in approaches and pathways to attaining priorities change over the life of the project
• Demonstrates the project’s commitment to locally led development and local ownership
• Oversees the establishment of effective and accurate project reporting, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and personnel and procurement systems
• Ensures the achievement of high-quality deliverables and results per the workplan and M&E plan and according to industry best practices and standards
• Provides onsite support and supervision to project teams and partners on a regular basis to ensure quality implementation of project activities
• Leads conversations with partners to ensure clarity about their scope of work and expectations about deliverables, timelines, and budgets
• Conducts performance assessments of direct supervisees, identifying and recommending areas for improvement and opportunities for professional development
• Creates, promotes, and maintains a safe and equitable environment, including a harassment- and violence-free workplace and systems for safeguarding project participants; ensure compliance with donor, FHI 360, and project-specific policies
• Support performance management and professional development of project staff, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support; mentors and manages staff in a respectful and transparent manner, working with staff to build their technical and administrative capacity
• Serves as a member of the FHI 360’s Country Leadership Team and provides input and assistance to FHI 360’s broader country priorities where necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in nutrition, public health, food security, or a related field
• Project Management (PM) certification preferred
• 12 or more years of project management experience, including at least 8 years of strategic leadership and/or line management experience
• Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Experience in multi-sector project management and implementation
• Experience in leading and managing nutrition projects in complex environments involving coordination with multiple partner institutions, strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in managing USAID contracts/agreements and proficiency in USAID rules and regulations
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, staff development, and capacity building for multisectoral nutrition programs – technical background in governance, systems strengthening, food security or resilience related programming a plus
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships with government counterparts, civil society organizations, and donors. Experience at the national, province, and/or health zone level preferred
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills
• Demonstrated experience in the DRC and insecure environments strongly preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and French.

Availability of position is contingent upon award to FHI 360. Selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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