Indonesia: Chief of Party, Indonesia Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Project

Position Summary

The Global Health Division is currently accepting applications for Chief of Party (COP)for an anticipated USAID-funded Maternal and Child Health Project opportunity in Indonesia.

The COP is responsible for leading all aspects of contract performance, providing technical guidance to all tasks under the contract, and representing the project’s activities as a whole to external audiences. He/She will ensure close collaboration and teamwork across the project components to make sure they complement each other; and be responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight and administration of the program.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Responsible for overall management of the project including technical, administrative, operational and logistical management.

· Responsible for leading the strategic planning for the program, including annual work plans; ensure close coordination with USAID and program partners and stakeholders;

· Foster and maintain effective, professional relations with a broad range of government counterparts;

· Confer with USAID management on strategic issues to maximize impact and scale, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency and sustainability in achieving project requirements. Serve as primary liaison with USAID, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and RTI home office;

· Oversee project management, technical work, scheduling, and deadlines associated with the project. Ability to assign specific tasks and duties as necessary to fulfill deliverables;

· Ensure all activities conform to the terms and conditions of project requirements, including cost, schedule and quality parameters;

· Ensure the timely and quality completion of all program deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines;

· Is responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight and administration of the project.

· Directly supervise and mentor project staff.

· Direct and supervise the performance and delivery of services by both international and national subcontractors.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Minimum of advanced degree in public health, health management, business administration, education or related field;

· Minimum of 12 years’ experience in the implementation and management of international donor- (including USAID-) funded health projects, with substantial knowledge and experience related to health sector improvement methodologies, capacity development, decentralisation, or civil society strengthening in Indonesia highly preferred.

· At least 5 years in a senior management position with donor USAID-funded programs

· Excellent communication skills (attention to details is required); flexible and able to multi-task;

· Must be able to work collaboratively (across time zones and cultural boundaries);

· Ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external clients;

· Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a reputation for strong personnel and programme management;

· Willingness and ability to live and work in Indonesia for the duration of the Project.

· Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.