Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with the Country Director to develop and execute strategic plans, ensuring alignment with UN SDG, CHAI’s global and country-specific objectives

Program Management

• Provide oversight for programmatic initiatives, ensuring effective operational planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health programs
• Drive innovation and efficiency in program delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate and manage relationships with key partners, including government agencies, NGOs, donors and other relevant stakeholders
• Represent CHAI in high-level meetings and forums, including the development of presentations and materials for external audiences, as necessary

Team Management

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team (example: program managers and senior technical staff), fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
  • Provide direct oversight of one or more program teams; provide support and guidance to program managers and junior staff on strategy and project deliverables.
• Provide guidance on professional development and performance management

Financial and Operational Oversight

• Work closely with the Country Director to ensure sound financial management, adherence to budgets, and efficient use of resources
• Monitor program performance against targets and address challenges proactively
• Strengthen and formalize systems and processes for budgeting, financial tracking, and donor and government reporting
• Support the operations team to implement and strengthen the internal management of daily operations and ensure alignment with CHAI global policy and practice including:
  • Human Resource processes and systems including recruiting, onboarding, benefits management
  • Financial management practices including monthly cash flow and financial reporting
  • Safety and security policies and ensure consistent implementation across program teams and project locations

Technical Expertise

• Stay abreast of the latest developments in global health and provide technical expertise to inform program strategies
• Ensure programmatic interventions are evidence-based and aligned with best practices

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks to program implementation and develop mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and CHAI policies

Other

• Undertake other country tasks as the CD may direct from time to time

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus 10 years work experience; or Advanced Degree or equivalent plus 8 years work experience; or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency in French and English at a professional level
• Experience conceiving, planning, and executing complex programs or projects with verifiable results
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work through sensitive political contexts and develop strong relationships with government officials and multilateral organizations
• Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision; set priorities, delegate, and work independently
• Ability to learn on the job quickly and absorb/synthesize a broad range of information
• Ability to mentor and lead teams for strong consistent performance
• Ability to work with limited budgets and human resources without extensive structural or operational support
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and flexibility, respect for local norms and culture, ability to work with humility and urgency
• Knowledge of global healthcare systems
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Advantages:

• Experience working in International NGO
• Experience in Operations
• Experience in multi donor environment
• Advanced qualifications such as PMP, Ph.D.
• Provide track record in knowledge dissemination via, via publications in peer reviewed journals, or contributing to the development of key technical documents for policy or donor organizations