Deputy Chief of Party, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Immunization, and Malaria (RMNCI+M)

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

International Assignment - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Job Description:

I. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, devotions, chapel, prayer, worship); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
• Provide expert technical guidance and oversight to reach children in project regions through improving the delivery of high-quality RMNCI+M services, promoting healthy behaviors, strengthening health systems, and improving malaria case management. Lead the design of technical strategies and project work plans. Stay abreast of new policy recommendations, emerging evidence, best practices, technical and programmatic developments, and data sources.
• Review and develop recommendations for programming. Cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships and collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders, including government officials, project partners, other implementing agencies, and related institutions. Liaise with host government officials, local communities, and other organizations as appropriate.
• Research new funding opportunities and develop and write funding proposals for assigned program. Contribute to a learning environment for effective program delivery and results. Support the MEL Director to conduct effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems. Submit timely accurate, and professional program reports that meet.
• Organize and direct the work of local staff and short-term advisors. Provide supervision, training, and performance appraisals. Effectively communicate donor requirements to appropriate World Vision Partnership staff.
• Lead the development, technical writing, and dissemination of relevant technical briefs and knowledge products. Evaluate program effectiveness and determine corrective action needed to improve goal achievement by participating and conducting collaboration, learning, and adaptation activities.
• Conceptualize, convene, and present at relevant technical consultations, webinars, and other virtual or in-person engagements internally and externally. Support virtual and onsite visits to monitor field activities, as needed.
• Establish leadership and personal credibility to implement and maintain a clearly understood chain of authority and accountability. Develop and maintain an adequate human resource plan consistent with WV policies, donor requirements, and local laws. Ensure proper technical capacity of staff to manage complex projects.
• Deliver training and mentorship to partners to bolster their capabilities in technical service provision and aligning with donor regulations. Under the supervision of the COP, facilitate the recruitment and provide direct assistance to project staff.
• Maintain awareness of corporate goals, objectives, organizational announcements, and activities. Reference and follow organizational policies and procedures, seeking clarity as needed.
• Assist with additional assignments as delegated by the COP.

II. QUALIFICATION AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) in Public Health, Project management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in the specified sector to include assessment, evaluation, and design of projects required.
• Experience in health program implementation in fragile/conflict settings including experience in health systems strengthening, malaria interventions, supply chain management, and community mobilization.
• Experience as a Deputy chief of party of senior expert advisor required. . Proven ability to manage technical assistance teams.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with U.S. Government international assistance program requirements, preferably USAID, CDC, and/or other bilateral funding agencies.
• Experience managing subgrants and contracts under grants for complex projects.
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of grant and contract administration, and technical assistance staff with a commitment to teamwork.
• Experience overseeing multi-country program from remote location.
• Experience in remote management of multi-country program.
• Proven ability to manage technical assistance teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public health, healthcare systems, health policies and practices in Burundi.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with U.S. Government international assistance program requirements, preferably USAID, and/or other bilateral funding agencies.
• Experience managing subgrants and contracts under grants for complex projects.
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of grant and contract administration, and technical assistance staff with a commitment to teamwork.
• Experience overseeing multi-country program from remote location.
• Travel: Ability to travel about 30%
• Fluency in English and French required.

III. WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment: Office-based
• Travel: 30 % Domestic and International travel is required.
• On call: As required

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted