Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.
We are currently recruiting for a Chief of Party (COP) to be based in Bamako who will provide overall technical and management leadership to support and engage the core components of this five-year cooperative agreement funded by USAID valued at $45M. This HIHS program is designed to assist the Government of Mali Ministry of Health to improve and select high impact health services and end preventable child and maternal deaths at the community level. The goal of the program is to assist the Malian Ministry of Health by focusing on three critical health system components as they intersect at the community level – health service delivery, social and behavior change, and health system strengthening.
Responsibilities
The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall programmatic and technical leadership, ensure that the program is technically sound, evidence-based, and responsive to country and USAID priorities. Overall, the COP will be responsible for the overall quality and impact of the HIHS program. S/he will lead the development of program strategies, design of program approaches, advocacy and fundraising, networking with key stakeholders including government, NGOs, national and regional forums and representation of the country office at various levels. S/he will play a key role in designing partnership strategies, building diversified collaborations and networking with key players at the community and national levels. The COP will also be responsible for planning and monitoring of the budget and its expenditures for effective and efficient programming in Mali.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in public/international health, social services, management, international development or business administration is required
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience managing and implementing complex public health programs with at least five years of experience in a senior leadership position working and living within a development country
- Advanced knowledge on RH/family planning, maternal health and newborn care, child health, nutrition, WASH, malaria prevention/treatment, HIV/AIDS, health systems strengthening, quality improvement and assurance, SCM, public sector and civil society capacity building, behavior change, M&E and/or operation research and a clear understanding of the government’s policy on health-related issues
- Knowledge and proven experience in setting strategy, staff oversight, program administration, contractual compliance, and financial management is essential
- Demonstrated expertise at leading and managing large-scale and diverse teams
- Excellent leadership, advocacy and interpersonal skills with expertise in program management and capacity development
- Technical skills of program design, supervision, monitoring, evaluation and research is required ideally in a complex, challenging environment
- Relevant competencies for coordination and strategic decision making are key
- Excellent communication skills (both in Oral and Written) in English and French is required (minimum of FSI-III level)
- Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Mali and the region is ideal
How to apply:
To apply and for more information, please visit our website at: www.savethechildren.org under the Careers page and select “Search U.S. Jobs” (Save the Children US) - location is Mali. EOE
