Chief of Party
Chemonics International, an international
development consulting firm, seeks a Chief of Party (COP) 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 ideal candidate is a senior-level manager
with a demonstrated track record in health systems strengthening work, with a
focus on maternal and neonatal health, and experience leading a diverse team.
The COP will oversee multiple work streams and provide vision, leadership, and
management to the project. Qualified Indonesians are strongly encouraged to
apply.
 
Responsibilities
include:

• Provide
  overall strategic leadership and oversight for the project
• Ensure
  contractual compliance and provide quality assurance on project activities and
  deliverables
• Represent
  the project and build connections with key stakeholders, beneficiaries, and
  international donors
• Manage
  technical oversight of all local subcontractors, grantees and short term
  technical assistance consultancies
• Provide
  coaching, mentoring and professional development support to staff

 
Qualifications:

• Advanced
  degree in health or relevant field
• At
  least ten years of progressively responsible international development
  experience designing, managing, and implementing health or similar programs
• Experience
  working on donor-funded health systems strengthening programs in Southeast
  Asia; experience in Indonesia preferred
• Strong
  communications skill and representational ability
• Proven
  success cultivating and maintaining working relationship with a broad range of
  governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions across sectors
• Ability
  to oversee project compliance with all contractual and administrative
  requirements, with support from the home office
• Experience
  managing dynamic international and local teams
• Demonstrated
  leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency
  in English 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.