Chief of Party I at Catholic Relief Services

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Leadership, Health Information Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation, Surveillance, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Coaching, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Relations Management, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Budget Management, Training

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Summary: As Chief of Party, you will provide leadership and overall management of the anticipated health systems strengthening project for program sustainability in Nigeria. Your leadership, management, and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming and advance the position of CRS as a leading agency in the implementation and management of public health systems quality improvement, strengthening monitoring and evaluation, surveillance, and health information systems. As a senior leader, you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks. Roles and Key Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the project, including sharing how the project contributes to the thought leadership of the industry. Serve as the primary point of contact to CDC-PEPFAR as well as public, private, and non-government stakeholders. Ensure the project is implemented to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability. Ensure coordination between program and operations leads. Ensure the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures. Effectively manage senior programming and operations talent – including technical advisors in areas of Health Information Systems, Surveillance, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Continuous Quality Improvement. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of senior staff. Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans and ensure the updating of such plans. Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance with CDC-PEPFAR grant regulations, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration, and reporting to CDC-PEPFAR. Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors. Oversee the development of communication strategies and materials, complying with donor and CRS’ branding and marketing requirements and procedures. Coordinate relationships with consortium partner organizations, including organizing review/planning workshops. Contribute to the coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in the implementation in line with CRS partnership principles. Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing ideas, solutions, and difficulties, and the capacity to detect, analyze, and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high-quality training and technical assistance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated experience in successful program management, including management of complex, high-value, multi-activity projects with complicated logistics. Ability to represent and present at high levels. Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems. Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to see the big picture and the ability to make sound judgment and decisions. Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship. Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching skills. Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences. Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented. Preferred Qualifications Recognized leader in sector as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, etc. Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus. Required Languages - English Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%. Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct. CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. General Requirements CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination. CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of a health systems strengthening project in Nigeria, ensuring high-quality programming and compliance with donor expectations. Manage senior programming and operations talent, oversee risk management, and coordinate with various stakeholders.