Chief of Party, Ghana at FHI 360

Locations : Ghana (Any)

Time type : Full time

Job requisition id : Requisition – 2022200436

FHI is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party position on a USAID-funded program in Ghana. The purpose of this activity 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 Chief of Party (COP) will be the principal point of contact in Ghana for procedural and substantive matters. The COP will coordinate and ultimately be responsible for all contract management and implementation. They will be the primary liaison with USAID on technical matters and must adjust programs and operations in response to USAID’s technical direction. The COP will also be responsible for ensuring quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the award.

Responsibilities:

•  Provide overall leadership, management, and the general technical direction of the entire Activity, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the award.
•  Identify issues and risks related to Activity implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate adjustments.
•  Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance.
•  Establish relationships with government counterparts, civil society and small businesses for engagement in the project.
•  Oversee financial and administrative management of the program, ensuring budget discipline and compliance with FHI 360 policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations.
•  Supervise the development and submission of program deliverables and provide accurate and timely reporting to USAID and key stakeholders on all program areas.
•  Oversee the establishment of effective and accurate project reporting, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and personnel and procurement systems.
•  Provide onsite support and supervision to project teams and partners on a regular basis to ensure quality implementation of project activities.
•  Conduct performance assessments of direct supervisees, identifying and recommending areas for improvement and opportunities for professional development.
•  Mentor and manage staff in a respectful and transparent manner, working with staff to build their technical and administrative capacity.
•  Serve as a member of the FHI 360 Ghana Senior Leadership Team and provide input and assistance to the management of the country program.

Qualifications:

•  Bachelors with at least 10 years of experience required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
•  At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of USG funded projects. West Africa experience encouraged, Ghana experience preferred.
•  At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in a senior management role, including the direct supervision of professional and support staff.
•  Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and communicate her vision to partners and colleagues.
•  Proven experience navigating complex and high-pressure operating environments.
•  Experience in the development and management of programs within a context of multi-donor funded programs preferred.
•  Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with staff, donors, civil society organizations, private sector players, and host country government counterparts.
•  Professional fluency in English is required.
•  Ghanaian nationals 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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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