FHI 360 Deputy Chief of Party – Uganda Social and Behavior Change for Transformation Jobs

FHI 360 Deputy Chief of Party – Uganda Social and Behavior Change for Transformation Jobs

Closing date: 20 Oct 2019

FHI 360 seeks candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) on the upcoming USAID Uganda Social and Behavior Change for Transformation Activity (SBC4T).

The DCOP will provide support to the overall strategic SBC4T leadership and will play a vital role in supporting the Chief of Party (COP) for oversight to the project.

S/he shall have depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience, a solid professional reputation, interpersonal skills, and professional relationships to fulfill the requirements of the activity.

In supporting the COP in rolling out the project, the DCOP will need experience interacting with host country government agencies, including local governments, development partners, the private sector, and civil society organizations, to address social and behavior change (SBC).

The position will be based in Kampala and will report to the COP. This position is contingent upon funder approval of key personnel and availability of funds.

Accountabilities:

Provide leadership to implement and operationalize SBC strategies and approaches, including HCD, behavioral economics, and communication

Provide expertise in the development and implementation of SBC strategies to address the need of behavior change related to health (FP/RH, MNCAH, malaria, HIV/AIDS, and other selected health areas) and development sectors

Support the COP to collaborate, coordinate, and communicate between stakeholders within and outside of the health sector at the national and subnational level

Support planning, implementation, and management, in close coordination with the GOU and with USG partners, as well as the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner with adherence to technical quality standards and donor guidelines

Oversee a team of technical project staff and ensure strong communication and coordination with and between all team members

Manage partnerships and ensure strong lines of coordination, collaboration, and co-investment are established and maintained

Ensure financial and grants management compliance with FHI 360 and USAID rules and regulations

Serve as a point of contact and collaboration for the team and in-country stakeholders, including USAID, implementation partners, GOU partners, and other key stakeholders

Build staff team capacity, including that of the project’s directors to take on greater project leadership roles over the life of the project

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

Minimum

of a Master’s degree in a relevant field (strategic communications, public health, behavioral science, etc.)

Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing and providing technical support and capacity
building to large complex international projects with significant SBC components

Experience and understanding of SBC within and outside of the health sector

Knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in social
behavior change

Experience leading large and complex SBC-focused projects in health and other sectors

Experience providing senior level technical assistance in at least one of these technical areas: FP/RH, HIV/AIDS, MCH, Malaria, Nutrition, gender, and/or youth

Experience working on USG-funded programs and knowledgeable on USG policies, regulations, and procedures

Proven record of building teams and fostering collaboration with donors, government institutions, international organizations, and other stakeholders

Demonstrated leadership skills and experience building and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide network of institutional partners and stakeholders, including host governments

Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English

Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workflow

Relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Relevant experience in East Africa, specifically Uganda is preferred

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.

This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.


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