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Chief of Party, USAID, Mental Health Activity (MHA) - Proposal
August 13, 2024
Salary: Commensurate with required experience and qualifications
Reports to: Corporate Monitor, Asia/MENA Programs
University Research Co., LLC (URC)
URC is a globally recognized leader in healthcare quality improvement. Since 1965, we have been committed to building and sustaining resilient health systems by collaborating with partners to implement science-driven, scalable solutions tailored to local needs. We embody our core values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility), Collaboration, Accountability, and Performance Excellence.
URC is searching for an experienced Chief of Party for the anticipated five-year $50-99M USAID Mental Health Activity (MHA) in Ukraine. The purpose of this activity is to accelerate the development of a modern, evidence based, integrated mental health system in Ukraine that will foster enhanced accountability, efficiency, and transparency to effectively address the evolving mental health challenges faced by Ukrainians amidst and after the conflict.
Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party leads the Senior Management Team and is responsible for the strategic and technical leadership, financial, management and administrative oversight of the Activity. Specific roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide overall strategic vision, technical leadership, and oversight for the Activity;
- Provide an appropriate balance of technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills to coordinate effective implementation of program activities, including development of a dynamic learning agenda and adaptive management approach;
- Make programmatic decisions and troubleshoot implementation challenges; oversee program data quality compliance, including development of data tracking and monitoring systems USG or donor funding audit standards; and oversee sub-grant development, including compliance with programmatic objectives and URC\USAID financial and administrative rules and regulations;
- Responsible for overall financial management and administration of the project; approve local financial transactions and authorize expenditures from local bank accounts; and approve all aspects of project procurement and logistics;
- Serve as spokesperson and advocate, representing the Activity to the donor, central and local government officials (including at the MOH and other government agencies), private sector leaders, and other stakeholders; will represent the Activity and URC at local, regional, and international fora;
- Serve as a key point of contact for USAID/Ukraine, and coordinate with the World Bank, Swiss Development Cooperation, EU Commission, the local civil society, the Government of Ukraine, and other implementing partners on the implementation of FHR;
- Directly supervise members of the Senior Management Team.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Medicine, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility, working on large-scale, complex international development and public health programs;
- Senior leadership experience on USAID programs of similar size and complexity is required. Chief of Party or Project Director experience preferred;
- At least 10 years of relevant experience working in Ukraine or within the region in MHPSS or health system strengthening, especially with donor-funded projects;
- At least 10 years of relevant experience managing, designing and implementing similar, international, multi-million, donor- funded programs;
- Supervisory experience involving leadership of professional and support staff; oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management;
- Experience in managing USAID contracts;
- Experience advising senior policymakers, host-country entities, including central and local governments, development partners, civil society organizations on public health and related policies and devising standards, guidelines, and strategies and working with local/regional health authorities and communities to institutionalize activities;
- Experience designing, managing, and implementing complex and comprehensive activities in health system reform, health financing, and/or conflict areas involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners;
- Demonstrated ability to provide oversight of local capacity development efforts;
- Demonstrated experience strengthening service delivery and health systems;
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English required;
- Experience working in Mental health and psychological support (MHPSS) is a plus.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unless otherwise directed we will retain your CV in our database for future opportunities.
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