Mozambique: Deputy Chief of Party, Technical – Mozambique

Opportunity

Abt Associates, a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the field of international development, seeks qualified candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded Clinical HIV/AIDS Services Strengthening project in Mozambique. The objective of the program is to reduce HIV transmission and mitigate the impact of the HIV epidemic through improved service delivery, community linkages, and health system strengthening. Successful candidates will be proficient in Portuguese, have a proven record of leading large teams in multiple sites to achieve results.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

· In collaboration with the Chief of Party, provides technical leadership and guidance for the development, implementation, and monitoring of project activities

· Ensures technical excellence and alignment with project’s technical approach

· Supervises Senior Technical Advisors

· Collaborates with Monitoring and Evaluation Director in the development of project M&E plan and learning agenda

· Provides technical oversight and guidance to partners

· Leads or oversees the development of major project deliverables, such as work plans and progress reports

· Acts as COP during the COP’s absence

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

· A minimum of a Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in international development, public/business administration, international relations, other social sciences, or a similar relevant field.

· At least 10 years of relevant management, supervisory, and technical experience working with large international health projects

· Proven ability to effectively lead and manage large, multi-disciplinary teams to achieve results

· Expertise and experience in HIV-related and PEPFAR programming

· Experience developing project vision, aligning key stakeholders, and assuring that the vision is translated into implementable strategies

· Experience working in Mozambique

· Proficiency in English required.

· Proficiency in Portuguese preferred; proficiency in Spanish acceptable.

Minimum Qualifications

· MA/MBA with 7 - 10 years of experience OR PhD with 4 - 6 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience

To apply, please send your CV to MozambiqueJobs@abtassoc.com. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Mozambican candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send your CV to MozambiqueJobs@abtassoc.com. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Mozambican candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.