Plan International is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for the anticipated Traditional and Community Leadership Response to HIV/AIDS Activity in Zambia. The project will concentrate on strengthening traditional, religious, community, ministries, and parliamentarian's leadership role in the HIV/AIDS response in their communities. Focus will be put on building the capacity of leaders to transmit accurate messages and to engage and mobilize their communities to participate in HIV/AIDS activities.
This position is contingent on securing donor funds and the contract duration and start-date are yet to be confirmed.
The COP will have authority and oversight over the project, including managing all activities of sub-recipients, coordinating all program-focused strategic planning and decision making, and staff management. Serving as key liaison with USAID, the Government of Zambia, implementing partners, and other stakeholders, primary responsibilities include providing overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the program, assuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and ensuring program performance, achievement of program requirements and adherence to donor regulations.
You will be a health professional with knowledge and a clear understanding of community centred development in Zambia or a similar social context. Having demonstrable experience in USAID project management and administration policies, procedures and reporting requirements you will be adept at meeting rigorous timelines and tracking project results. A clear leader you will be able to demonstrate the necessary skills to effectively manage staff and multi-stakeholder relationships with the ability to influence decision-making at the local and national level to create positive change.
Type of Role:Fixed-term contract role
Location: Based from the Country Office in Lusaka with regular travel to the field
Reports to:Country Director
Salary:Competitive salary and international benefits package
Closing Date:24th November 2014 – We will be interviewing as we receive applications
Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.
HOW TO APPLY:
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