Chief of Party – USAID Rehabilitation for Ukraine

Overview

We are seeking a Chief of Party to potentially support to the upcoming USAID Rehabilitation for Ukraine (“Rehab4U”) Activity. This high-profile position is a great career move for candidates looking for a new challenge or to make a difference in the lives of the people that we support. This position forms an integral part of our organization’s proposal response, with candidates being proposed as one of the faces for a new CAMRIS International project. We encourage qualified candidates looking to support a new project to apply below.

 

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: monitoring and evaluation, clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. 

Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

 

This position is a contingent position that is subject to a federal contract award.

Responsibilities

The Chief of Party will be responsible for overall Activity implementation and results. She/He will be the primary liaison with USAID in-country and ensure that all activities under the Activity are technically sound and appropriate, in compliance with regulations, and that staff and IPs perform. She/He will lead development and implementation of annual work plans, ensuring that Activity resources focus on Activity goals.

• Lead implementation of the strategic, long-term programmatic vision of the project, including providing overall strategic direction and managerial and technical leadership.
• Ensure technical compliance with the agreement/contract with USAID and timely delivery of project activities.
• Provide oversight on design and management of the investments of the Government of Ukraine (GoU), the private sector, and other donors, including the World Bank.
• Serve as the key project liaison to USAID, other donors, government officials and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the performance of diverse project staff including Deloitte’s and those of the partners/sub-awardees and ensure fair professional growth and training opportunities for team members.
• Ensure proper financial management, procurement, human resources, and logistics management in compliance with USAID and Deloitte’s policies.
• Manage risks of project implementation and implement risk mitigation techniques.
• Establish effective communication and coordination with key stakeholders, including local leadership, in order to implement interventions and incorporate country-wide priorities.
• Oversee the program startup and closeout phases.
• Coordinate and communicate with USAID for timely submission of all written reports and other deliverables.
• Oversee and coordinate communication with external audiences as well as with the project staff, advisors, consultants, subcontractors, and grantees.

Qualifications

• A Medical Degree or Master’s Degree (or higher) in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Policy, or related field is required.
• At least eight (8) years of experience in addressing health systems reform issues.
• At least five (5) years of experience in managing a large team.
• Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English are required.
• Demonstrated experience leading capacity building for local actors, providing capacity building assistance at individual and organizational levels.
• Extensive experience working across a wide range of government, civil society, local, donor, and multilateral counterparts.
• Considerable depth of understanding of the Ukrainian health system, local knowledge and relationships, and in-country presence.
• Demonstrated experience with collecting, analyzing, and disseminating lessons learned and insights across countries.
• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships cross-culturally.
• Demonstrated ability managing complex projects in a rapidly evolving environment with shifting local partners and multiple competing priorities.
• Familiarity with and experience working in Ukraine and/or in post-Soviet context.

CAMRIS International offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive conside