Deputy Chief of Party-Technical, Ghana at FHI 360

Locations : Ghana (Any)

Time type : Full time

Job requisition id : Requisition – 2022200438

FHI360 is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Deputy Chief of Party-Technical (DCOP-T) position on an upcoming USAID-funded program in Ghana. The 5-year USAID funded program is to strengthen civil society oversight of and feedback into government performance in public service delivery and to support government, especially at the local level, and public service providers to be more responsive to citizen demand in delivering quality essential services. The DCOP-T will be responsible for leading technical components of the activity relating to service delivery provision in Ghana as well as for supervising cross-cutting teams. The role will require supervision of the Technical Assistance Group and the Analytics and Learning Team. These groups will also work with the Chief of Party to ensure that technical outputs contribute to overall Activity goals.

This potential full-time position will be based in Ghana for the full life of project (anticipated five years). Familiarity with service delivery in Ghana or -sector stakeholders and private sector engagement in a governance context is required. The ability to coordinate behavior change, public and private partnerships and a history reviewing capacity building activities are all assets. Strong communication skills in English, enthusiasm for frequent travel to field sites, knowledge in MS Office applications, and commitment to gender equity and social inclusion are required. Ghanaian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

•  Oversee technical implementation of the Activity and ensure impacts achieve the results defined in the contract.
•  Provide technical expertise and support annual activity work planning and adaptive management of Activity as needed in accordance with the Activity’s objectives and targets.
•  Assist in coordinating Activity implementation, providing support to personnel and subcontractor management, and efficient budgeting and financial management, as needed.
•  Ensure coordination between the Objective team and other project teams.
•  Evaluate and document activity progress and lessons learned.
•  Assume responsibility for quality control and timeliness of deliverables.
•  Support the COP in representing the project to USAID and key government stakeholders, ensuring timely response to their informational, data and monitoring inquiries and requests.
•  Serve as the interim Chief of Party (COP) when the COP is not available.
•  Lead the operational and tactical technical management activities for a project.
•  May use statistical analysis systems, such as SAS, as appropriate. Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending.
•  Organize the inter-project activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
•  Manage and guide a team with training and developing process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with company and government standards.
•  Provide technical management expertise with monitoring and evaluating projects and is involved in the decision making for technical issues on project
•  Coordinate and work with external donors/clients on technical issues and serves as a representative for the organization.
•  Develop objectives that align with strategic goals and oversees several projects for technical and compliance standards.

Qualifications:

•  Minimum of a master’s degree in relevant discipline is required.
•  Not less than 10 years project experience, preferably in Ghana or West Africa, working in one or more technical disciplines: government oversight, civil society strengthening, public service delivery, transparency.
•  Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory position managing multi-disciplinary teams.
•  Proven track record working in multi-disciplinary teams, engaging effectively with stakeholders, fostering collaborative learning and adaptive management, and promoting gender equity and social inclusion.
•  Excellent communication skills in English.
•  Strong familiarity with the policy, social, economic, and cultural context in Ghana, and in particular the northern regions of Ghana.
•  Ghanaian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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