Chief of Party (Health Service Delivery)

Devex is assisting a leading global health organization in identifying candidates for a Chief of Party position for a Health Service Delivery project in Bangladesh.

This organization focuses on the provision and access to sexual and reproductive health services for communities worldwide. It provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of health services and strives to strengthen access to family planning, and advocates for sound reproductive health policies to improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Devex is seeking qualified candidates for a Chief of Party role to lead a Health Service Delivery Project in Bangladesh. The anticipated USAID-funded project will focus on supporting 20-25 local NGO partners to offer the Essential Services Package in Population, Health, and Nutrition to approximately 20M people across Bangladesh.  This project will also emphasize behavior change communications (BCC) and community mobilization and institutional strengthening of local partners. Please note that this position is contingent upon project award and funding.  The anticipated length of this project is five years and expected to start in October 2012.

Position Description

The COP provides strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the administrative, programmatic, technical, and operational aspects of the Project.  S/he oversees the day-to-day work of the project and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources to achieve project targets.  The COP is accountable for all aspects of the Project’s effective management, including financial and budgetary oversight, timely implementation of activities, and stakeholder relationship management.  S/he prominently positions Pathfinder as a leader in global health technical areas and as a successful partner in the development and cost effective implementation of donor-funded programs.  The COP is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with USAID and other donors, Government agencies, and other programs operating in Bangladesh. 

Required Criteria

1. Education

• MPH or advanced degree in a health-related field 

2. Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience managing mid to large-scale donor funded health service delivery projects in developing and transitioning countries.  
• Strong experience in and understanding of USAID rules and regulations; public and private health systems; institutional capacity building; and working collaboratively with a broad range of government officials, international donors, and implementing partners and private sector stakeholders.  
• Previous experience as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) required. 
• Experience working in Bangladesh and comprehensive knowledge of the health context and structural issues in Bangladesh is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience successfully fulfilling performance objectives and meeting results. 
• Proven experience is designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development activities.
• Knowledge of community-based approaches for service delivery and procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
• Fluency in English required.     
• Strong written and oral communications skills.

Language

• Fluency in English required; Bengali preferred

Citizenship/work authorization

• Candidates must be eligible to work in Bangladesh

To be considered for this position, please click the green ‘Apply Now’ button and complete the online application. So that we may best assess your skills and experience in relation to this opportunity, we encourage you to submit a coverletter highlighting your relevant experience for this position.