Deputy Chief of Party
Chemonics International, an international
development consulting firm, seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an
anticipated USAID-funded Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) Activity. This anticipated
five-year USAID/Indonesia flagship project aims to contribute to national goals
to reduce maternal and newborn mortality by targeted support to improve
essential MNH services, particularly for the poorest and most vulnerable. Using
a total market approach, this activity aims to leverage solutions and resources
and catalyze stakeholders across all sectors to generate innovative solutions
for MNH. Ideal candidates will have experience working on international
donor-funded programs in the field of health, preferably with a focus on maternal
and neonatal health. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for
making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Successful
candidates will demonstrate leadership,
versatility, and integrity.
 
Position
Description:
The DCOP will support the COP and technical
team to lead, manage and support the implementation of the project. He/she will
supervise day-to-day operations of the project including monitoring and
evaluation, communications and administration such as logistics, procurement,
budgeting, financial management, human resources, and compliance. The DCOP will
supervise operational and administrative staff and will serve as acting COP
when required. He/she will report to the COP.
 
Responsibilities
include:

• Provide
  support to the COP and technical team in day-to-day operational project
  implementation, management, client engagement, and coordination between
  partners, government counterparts, and other implementing partners
• Manage
  recruitment and training of project staff and short term technical assistance
  including working with staff to develop long-term and short-term scopes of work
• Responsible
  for administrative oversight and management of local subcontracts and grants
• Ensure
  compliance with USAID regulations
• Directly
  supervise finance & administration, monitoring and evaluation and
  communications staff

 
Qualifications:

• At
  least 5 years of professional experience in managing international development
  projects including project operations, implementing work plans, controlling and
  tracking finances, and managing a team.
• Experience
  working on health projects preferred
• Advanced
  degree in a health-related field, business or international development
  preferred
• Experience
  implementing USAID programs and demonstrated management experience on a
  USAID-funded project preferred
• Additional
  technical expertise in innovation fund management, maternal/newborn health,
  communications, or monitoring and evaluation required
• Experience
  with USAID policies, procedures, and systems required
• Knowledge
  and experience working in South East Asia region preferred
• English
  fluency required

  
Application
Instructions: Submit electronic
submissions, including a CV, cover letter, and three recent professional
references to https://ghdrecruit.formstack.com/forms/indonesia_mnh.
Only applications in English will be accepted. No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted.