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Deputy Chief of Party- Nepal Health Systems Strengthening (HSS)
The World at Abt
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Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
The primary purpose of the anticipated USAID funded Nepal Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) activity is to strengthen the health system at municipality, provincial, and federal levels, focused on maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), to increase access and equity in health care.
As the Deputy Chief of Party, you will be responsible for the managing all aspects of program operations, including reporting, contracting and administration, human resources, financial management, and work-planning for implementation of program activities at national and district levels in collaboration with program partners. You will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal and will report to the Chief of Party (COP). The position is contingent upon project award to Abt Associates and the tentative start date is August 2024.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide managerial and operational support to the COP, assisting in areas including work planning, performance management, continuous learning, and strategic communications. This includes working closely with Abt’s home office, COP and project leads to develop work plans and monitor activity timelines.
- Provide substantive involvement regarding development of technical management and oversight for the accomplishment of the objectives of the activity including the supervision of project technical leads.
- Support reporting, update and implementation of the technical strategies, identifying technical assistance needs, and mobilizing required technical resources and staff. Responsible for harmonizing the objectives of the activity specifically ensuring effective complementary and efficient implementation.
- Lead and oversee all technical assistance, including those delivered by subcontractors and grantees, across the priority technical areas.
- Contribute to the development of the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP)
- Support a culture of learning and adaptive management by contributing to data analysis and applying key learnings from knowledge generated to adapt program activities as appropriate.
- Together with the COP, serves as a senior manager to ensure activities are in compliance with USAID rules and regulations and activities meet program targets.
- Supervise the technical team composed of market linkage, productivity, technology commercialization, policy and enabling environment, and risk and resilience specialists.
- Work closely and maintain positive relationship with USAID officials, implementing partners, regional organizations, and other stakeholders in support of activity goals.
- Provide guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve activity objectives and intermediate results.
What We Value
- Master’s Degree (minimum) in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Management or a related degree, and 10-15 years relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of proven experience in a management position for a USAID-funded public health and/or international development project in the South Asia region, preferably in Nepal.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in advancing health systems and maternal and child health
- Advanced written and oral communications skills. Must be adept at writing and editing quarterly and annual reports for donor, internal, and external program stakeholders.
- Strong relationship management skills, with demonstrated experience successfully managing relationships with donors and other internal and external program stakeholders and partners.
- Demonstrated ability to implement successful performance management systems.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to work with minimum direction and supervision.
- Strong management and planning skills of activity tasks and budgets.
- Demonstrated team building and team management leading to high quality work in a timely, cost-effective manner.
- Excellent writing skills required.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication, and computer skills.
- Verbal and written fluency in English and Nepali is required.
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
Job Info
Job Identification: 103881
Job Category: Program Delivery
Apply Before: 12/31/2023, 03:14 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Abt Associates, Kathmandu, NP