Deputy Project Director/Deputy Chief of Party, Localize Global Health Security (LGHS), Washington 39 views

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI)
Country: United States
City: Washington
Office: DAI Washington
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Deputy Project Director/Deputy Chief of Party, Localize Global Health Security (LGHS)
Location: Location: United States of America
City/Cities Location Details: Washington, DC area
Job Code: 6916
Description
DAI seeks a Deputy Project Director/Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Localize Global Health Security (LGHS) Project. The goal of the project is to work with local partners to address critical health security gaps. LGHS will work with local partners to identify critical gaps in health security and issue grants to local partners to address those gaps.
The Deputy Project Director/Deputy Chief of Party (DPD/DCOP) will manage and lead project operations including finance, grants management, contract compliance, and human resource management. The Deputy PD/DCOP will coordinate with the technical team and regional hubs to ensure stellar implementation in line with objectives of the project, established budget, and contract terms. The Deputy Project Director/DCOP will oversee the design and execution of the project Grants Fund, providing guidance and support to the Grants Director and team that ensures synchronization of grants activities across the project. The position is anticipated to be based in the Washington, DC area beginning on or about February 2023.
This position is contingent upon project award and approval. Responsibilities: The Deputy Project Director will oversee and coordination finance, operations, grants, and human resource management and ensure superb project implementation in coordination with Project Director and leadership team. Responsibilities specifically include:
Establish project administrative policies and procedures in accordance with USAID rules and regulations and DAI policy
Oversee all financial and administrative matters, including the recruitment and management of financial, grants, HR, and administrative staff
Serve as the Chief of Party’s advisor on all contractual and financial matters with USAID and subcontractors
Oversee the Grants team and function ensuring coordination with the technical team and managers in regional hubs
Ensure regular and accurate tracking and reporting on project management metrics
Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to the LGHS team, partners, and other stakeholders in USAID project implementation including contracts, grants, financial management, and compliance.
Coordinate with technical teams and regional hubs to ensure project operations enable the successful realization of project goals
Coordinate multi-country implementation, troubleshooting logistics, management, and operational challenges as they emerge
Coordinate the identification, approval, hiring, and mobilization of STTA
Act as Chief of Party when necessary
Qualifications:
An advanced degree in public health, international development, financial management, public administration or a related field; additional experience is commensurate to an advanced degree
Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience managing complex projects donor-funded, international development projects; management experience on health projects preferred
Excellent financial management and reporting experience on USAID-funded projects
Strong project management and representation experience including experience on projects utilizing Grants-Under-Contracts (GUCs)
Demonstrated experience working with senior-level host-country counterpart
Proven leadership and management skills, including a track record of managing and coordinating high-performance teams across multiple program office locations and the provision of technical assistance, including the ability to coach, guide, and inspire the team members in their contributions to meeting program objectives
Excellent writing and communications skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
Leadership experience in addressing global health security, infectious disease prevention, and/or national health systems challenges
Demonstrated experience leading capacity building for local actors, providing capacity building assistance at individual and organizational levels
French language skills desirable
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.