This is your opportunity to use your experience in leadership, public health, and to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.
You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Chief of Party-CDC VMMC Country Director will provide overall strategic leadership, oversee project implementation and have overall responsibility for all reporting to USAID and World Vision. The position will have principal responsibility for representation of the project to the United States Government (USG/CDC).The Chief of Party is responsible for the management of the project, including grant implementation, financial accountability, staffing, planning and reporting as assigned by National Director.
We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Direct and oversee World Vision's work in an assigned program, ensuring that all program goals are met
- Organise and direct the work of grant staff and short-term advisors
- Provide supervision, training and performance management
- Establish and maintain effective reporting, evaluation, and internal communication
- Ensure timely and accurate reports that meet donor requirements
- Liaise with host government officials, local communities, medical specialists, and other organizations as appropriate
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
- Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health, Social Sciences or related fields
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive responsibility working in public health in the fields of HIV/AIDS service delivery
- Health communication, promotion and/or education directly related to the level of technical assistance required by the activity description
- Demonstrated leadership, supervisory and project management skills in working collaboratively with other donors, host country institutions, international organizations, and USG funded activities in supporting health promotion and HIV/AIDS prevention efforts of a similar size and scope
- Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums is preferred
- At least 5 year experience implementing and managing large international grants
- At least 4 years of the international development experience of either the Director or Deputy Director (or of each); must involve implementation and management of large-scale grant/programme activities
- Travel: 30% Domestic/international travel is required.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Malawi, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Find the full description and apply online:https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/C9F15F4308ABCF4E88257D5E00... by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.
