Chief of Party, PEPFAR OVC Tanzania

Position Summary:

The Chief of Party is responsible for the overall coordination and management of a large USAID/PEPFAR program serving orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). The COP will work with Pact's existing country office in Tanzania, but will be solely responsible for: meeting the project's objectives; managing program staff; maintaining good working relationships with host government officials and local partners; donor reporting and management of funds to ensure high-quality delivery of services to OVCs and their caretakers. The COP will manage and provide technical support in OVC, HIV, and livelihoods programming and coordinate with relevant stakeholders including the Government of Tanzania and relevant ministries, the donor, and local partners.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure high-quality programming through technical guidance and support that is grounded in the program's strategic objectives and adheres to expected technical quality and reporting requirements;
• Planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans, etc.;
• Act as liaison to donor and government;
• Directly supervise the necessary technical, financial, grants and contracts and M&E staff;
• Guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports;
• Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a management role for a complex or national program involving multiple actors;
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast paced environment;
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks;
• Ability to provide the financial management and oversight necessary to successfully execute a large-scale program;
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to manage local staff;
• Practical knowledge of USAID rules and regulations;
• Demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing complex programs with many implementation sites, partners and beneficiaries.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master's degree preferred in public health, management or related field.
• CPA or accounting experience highly preferred.
• Ten years of relevant experience managing large donor-funded, child-focused programs
• Seven to ten years in a management position whose responsibilities include supervising senior staff
• Prior knowledge of and experience with USAID-funded health programs; PEPFAR and Global Fund experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with large grant-making programs and working with local partner organizations
• Extensive knowledge of OVC, HIV and Health issues in Africa; Tanzania-specific knowledge preferred
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Kiswahili preferred.