The Strengthening Local Government Response to Vulnerable Children Program in
Uganda is a five year program that will deliver and monitor high quality, comprehensive care services for OVC. This will be achieved through improved leadership, planning and management of the district OVC response, and provision of capacity building and technical assistance to local governments (LGs) and civil society organizations (CSOs). The Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall management of the USAID Cooperative Agreement for the Coordinated Orphans and Vulnerable Children Care Program, valued at $20 million for five years. S/he will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement a successful program that builds upon existing USAID/GOU investment. The program will be responsible for ensuring a) coordinated national response to OVC service provision, monitoring and evaluation b) coordination and collaboration with GoU entities (TMA, FMA, MEA) and UNICEF at national level; and c) support districts to implement and monitor OVC support including issues of quality, coverage, and improvements in wellbeing of children.
Required Skills
* Advanced degree in international relations, public health, or related field
* 10-12 years experience managing overseas, multi-partner development programs, especially USAID funded projects
* Experience in managing large field programs for an international NGO
* Demonstrated skills in strategic and program planning and understanding of HIV/AIDS-related support services
* Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision
* Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies, with specific understanding of PEPFAR guidelines, rules and regulations.
* Extensive experience working in Africa and Uganda in particular
* Proven experience building capacity of local NGOs and government bodies.
* Proven ability in promoting and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders
* Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Job Location
Kampala, UGANDA
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
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Uganda is a five year program that will deliver and monitor high quality, comprehensive care services for OVC. This will be achieved through improved leadership, planning and management of the district OVC response, and provision of capacity building and technical assistance to local governments (LGs) and civil society organizations (CSOs). The Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall management of the USAID Cooperative Agreement for the Coordinated Orphans and Vulnerable Children Care Program, valued at $20 million for five years. S/he will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement a successful program that builds upon existing USAID/GOU investment. The program will be responsible for ensuring a) coordinated national response to OVC service provision, monitoring and evaluation b) coordination and collaboration with GoU entities (TMA, FMA, MEA) and UNICEF at national level; and c) support districts to implement and monitor OVC support including issues of quality, coverage, and improvements in wellbeing of children.
Required Skills
* Advanced degree in international relations, public health, or related field
* 10-12 years experience managing overseas, multi-partner development programs, especially USAID funded projects
* Experience in managing large field programs for an international NGO
* Demonstrated skills in strategic and program planning and understanding of HIV/AIDS-related support services
* Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision
* Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies, with specific understanding of PEPFAR guidelines, rules and regulations.
* Extensive experience working in Africa and Uganda in particular
* Proven experience building capacity of local NGOs and government bodies.
* Proven ability in promoting and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders
* Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Job Location
Kampala, UGANDA
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Apply now
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