Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 30 Jun 2015
TITLE:Deputy Chief of Party
LOCATION:Kinshasa, DRC
"Sometimes in life there is that moment when it's possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments."
-Elizabeth Glaser
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at over 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.
Job Summary
Overview: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) intends to recruit a Deputy Chief of Party for a forthcoming USAID-funded integrated HIV/AIDS program in DRC. S/he will provide operational and financial oversight and supervision for the project, including regular budget reviews and monitoring of expenditures, financial and compliance aspects of sub-grants and contracts, and adherence to contractual terms and conditions. The Deputy Chief of Party will be based in Kinshasa, DRC for the duration of the project.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure that project activities adhere to contractual terms and conditions and are in compliance with USG and USAID rules and regulations.
- Review and understand compliance and financial reporting requirements of USG contracts agreements and build awareness among members of the project team.
- Provide operational guidance and support for the implementation of project activities in the field.
- Work closely with the Chief of Party and other members of the project team to oversee the development of the program’s activities and interventions to support program outcomes.
- Support the development of annual work plans and contribute to reporting on technical and financial performance.
- Serve as secondary point of contact for the donor.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in business administration, finance/accounting, or any other relevant field
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience providing operational oversight for U.S. Government (USG) health programs in resource-limited settings; at least 5 years experience managing United States Government (USG) contracts and ensuring compliance.
- Knowledge of FAR and AIDAR required; knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of and experience with contracts financial reporting and invoicing, especially with USG.
- Proven people management and communication skills.
- Proven strategic, planning, and project implementation abilities.
- Experience working in DRC
- Proficiency in English is required; additional proficiency in local languages a plus.
How to apply:
To apply, please upload your application and CV at http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PEDAIDS&cws=1&rid=891