FHI 360 Recruitment for Chief of Party

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for FHI 360 Recruitment for Chief of Party.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Job Description

Company: FHI 360
Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

Provide management leadership (programmatic, financial, and administrative) for the project, ensuring full alignment with national and international standards
Lead development of the project’s overall implementation strategy and workplans with the DCOP and other senior level technical staff
Oversee the implementation of the project, ensuring the timely achievement of targets and the technical quality of all project deliverables
Ensure the sustainability of results through the contextually appropriate use of evidence-based interventions
Supervise key personnel, assign responsibility, and enforce accountability
Effectively represent FHI 360 and maintain working relationships with USAID, government counterparts, and relevant civil society organizations
Communicate and collaborate effectively with the local USAID Mission, the Ministry of Health counterparts, and FHI 360 headquarters
Ensure coordination with other international organizations supporting synergistic HSS activities
Maintain strong working relationships with project staff, subcontractors, and external stakeholders
Work closely with FHI 360 technical units to identify and address technical assistance needs
Exercise sound financial management skills, including efficient project spending
Ensure compliance with USAID and FHI 360 rules and regulations

Requirements/Experience

Master’s degree or higher in public health, policy and governance, or other relevant field required
At least 10 years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing or evaluating complex health programs, with an emphasis on health systems strengthening; health financing; and/or health sector policy and strategies
Demonstrated technical depth and understanding of the health policy environment and governance in Ghana or in a country of similar development context; experience in Ghana preferred
Excellent skills in team management and staff supervision and coordination
Demonstrated success managing complex international donor programs; previous experience in managing a USAID contract strongly preferred
In-depth knowledge of USAID regulations and requirements
Experience building and maintaining partnerships with other projects, local organizations, host country governments, and international agencies
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in English required