Save the Children is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded RISE II Health Services Delivery Activity program in the Centre-Nord region of Burkino Faso and the Maradi and Zinder regions of Niger. This transformational program focuses on achieving improved health, family planning and nutrition outcomes for women of reproductive age and children under five years old. The foundation of success depends on working with a number of partners, multiple complementary USAID investments, and most importantly, the governments of Burkina Faso and Niger. The COP is a senior leadership position and will provide overall strategic direction in the design, management, implementation and overall quality assurance of the project. S/he will also provide technical assistance on Health Services Delivery. The COP will be Save the Children’s primary point of contact with USAID and all relevant stakeholders. S/he will collaborate with the Ministries of Health and other critical partners to provide high-level support for effective capacity building at the local level and sustainability of the project interventions. The COP will oversee a team of experts and support staff, prepare reports and annual operating plans, align project initiatives with in-country priorities and ensure the program is compliant with USAID and Save the Children’s regulations. The project must align closely with the current objectives of the Governments of Burkino Faso and Niger so that activities are complementary and create sustainability. This position will be based in either Niamey, Niger or Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with frequent (up to 50%) travel between the two countries.
This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.
What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
Required Qualifications
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