Family Health International (FHI 360) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Party (COP) for the USAID Improving Nutrition through Community-based Approaches (INCA) Project in Ethiopia. The INCA Project will build upon a long tradition of USAID nutrition funding in Ethiopia and will be focused around enhancing multisector coordination and accountability and the delivery of community-based nutrition services within USAID’s Feed the Future Zones of Influence. This will be a full-time national position based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Overview:

The COP will provide strategic vision, overall leadership, and technical direction to the project. The incumbent will provide support and direction for the provision of technical assistance and the management of grants for local partners, including the development of capacity building and social accountability tools and tracking systems as needed. The COP will ensure the project is planned and executed with quality, accountability, and measurable impact. The COP will have or quickly develop a detailed understanding of the political dynamics in Ethiopia and work collaboratively with government and non-government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify issues and risks to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments
• Serve as the project’s principal liaison with USAID, government counterparts, donors, and community stakeholders, and build and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders
• Establish relationships with government counterparts, civil society, and small businesses for engagement in the project
• Oversee financial and administrative management of the project, 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
• Ensure the achievement of high-quality deliverables and results per workplan and M&E plan
• 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’s Country Leadership Team and provide input and assistance to FHI 360’s broader country priorities where necessary.

Minimum requirements:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in nutrition, public health or a related field
• Minimum (15) years of experience in development at a senior program management level, including direct supervision of professional and support staff. Experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in managing USAID grants or contracts and familiarity with USAID contract rules and regulations
• Demonstrated experience with multisectoral nutrition programs – technical background in governance, systems strengthening, nutrition or resilience related programming a plus
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships with local government counterparts, civil society organizations, and donors. Experience at the district and regional level preferred
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills
• Demonstrated experience in Ethiopia strongly preferred.

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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