Deputy Chief of Party

Project Overview and Role: 

Palladium International, LLC is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party with experience working in public health emergency and/or complex emergency planning for an anticipated USAID-funded project in Ethiopia. The DCOP will work closely with the Chief of Party to provide overall leadership and management of the project including meeting the project’s technical objectives; managing financial resources, program staff, fund disbursement, and partnering agreements; maintaining good working relationships with host government officials and local partners; managing client reporting; and ensuring high-quality service delivery. This position will be based in Addis Ababa and is contingent upon award.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the COP, Finance and Administration Director, and Technical Leads as part of the senior leadership team to determine and support strategic objectives of the project.
• Provide leadership for strategy and implementation for the technical areas.
• Provide technical direction and oversight in the design, implementation, and monitoring of workplans and budgets.
• Support technical strategies and activities at the national, regional, and local levels, including conceptualizing new activities related to emerging trends and initiatives.
• Advise the COP in alignment of human resources with project work plans and additional requests from USAID, including sourcing of fulltime employees and consultants.
• Supervise, either directly or indirectly, staff to carry out activities in the portfolio; in doing so, ensure activities are on track, meet Palladium’s technical quality standards, and are delivered on schedule and on budget.
• Ensure adherence to USAID, project, corporate, and in-country policies, and procedures governing all technical work.
• Liaise with USAID management team on all issues pertaining to technical aspects of the project, including meetings, work plans, and technical updates, and respond to ad hoc technical requests from USAID and other entities.
• Work with technical leads to design and implement strategic approaches to expand project activities and innovative approaches.
• Work with the Finance & Administration Director, adapt and implement management systems with standard operating procedures to administer all activities funded by the agreement.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of necessary technical and program-related reports, including presentations, peer-reviewed publications presenting innovation on health policy, and white papers.
• Guide and support training and capacity development efforts in support of project activities and deliverables.
• Provide functional guidance to outside vendors to ensure deliverables are met within timelines and budgets.
• Organize, as needed, project/program trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Represent the project and organization, as needed, and participate in outside associations, conferences, and symposia.
• Contribute to external communications and relationships.

Job Requirements

• Public health program experience in a senior leadership role (COP, Team Leader, etc.) working in complex emergency settings and providing humanitarian preparedness response, including emerging infections such as COVID-19, etc.
• Demonstrated success working on USAID health management projects, which includes organizing and effectively and efficiently navigating the rules and regulations of U.S. Government awards.
• A proven track record of working with government counterparts and other donors (e.g., GPE, World Bank, DFID, etc.) at various levels of the education system
• Demonstrated progressive experience working on education systems strengthening projects, including quality improvement, leadership and management, human resources, and education financing, among others.
• Experience in Ethiopia preferred or East Africa managing progressively complex health programs, with demonstrated skill in establishing priorities and organizing resources such as supply chain management.
• The ability to multi-task and keep track of concurrent activities and deadlines.
• Full professional proficiency in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-based research)
• Must be willing to live and travel within Ethiopia.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration please follow the link below and apply online: https://palladium.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/12310?c=palladium