Chemonics International Inc. is a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. with more than four decades of experience implementing donor funded projects around the world, including in Bangladesh. Chemonics is a leader in supply chain management and with deep experience managing supply chain projects to improve the availability of health commodities and strengthen country pharmaceutical supply chain systems.
Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for the eight-year, $50M USAID-funded Bangladesh Supply Chain Strengthening (SCS) Activity, an anticipated Task Order under the USAID NextGen Global Health Supply Chain Suite of Programs Comprehensive Technical Assistance IDIQ
The purpose of this Activity is to improve supply chain systems for commodity security, logistics, and regulation at all levels of the public health system, from national to subnational, to ensure that quality, affordable medicines, and other health commodities are consistently available to healthcare providers and patients when and where they are needed and used appropriately for improved health outcomes, in support of moving toward Universal Health Coverage. Under this Activity, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP) under the Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) will be the main counterparts.
The Activity will provide systems strengthening technical assistance under the following objectives:
- Strengthen MOHFW’s supply chain management and oversight at the national and local levels.
- Strengthen national and local supply chain systems.
- Institutionalize data collection, analysis, and use for evidence-based decision-making.
- Strengthen supply chain systems to be resilient and prepared to respond to shocks and stressors.
The Chief of Party will provide strategic vision, leadership, and overall management in the design and implementation of all technical interventions for the project and will serve as the primary liaison with USAID on Activity implementation and managerial matters. The COP is anticipated to be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This position is contingent upon Chemonics receiving the award and funding. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Citizens of Bangladesh are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and oversee technical design and implementation of the Activity’s strategic long-term vision and interventions to achieve results and impact
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, supervision, and management to staff, consultants, subcontractors, and grantees. Responsible for the overall activity’s financial management
- Lead and manage a range of activities with numerous counterparts and participants, including but not limited to relevant regional organizations, national and subnational governments, local actors, NGOs, academia, and private sector entities to exchange information, develop professional relationships, and avoid duplication of efforts
- Strengthen the capacity of national and subnational institutions to deliver critical health commodities and services
- Serve as the primary liaison with USAID/Bangladesh, the national government, local associations, and other stakeholders
- Lead coordination among subcontractors, grantees, and other partners
- Oversee the design, preparation, and timely implementation of work plans
- Ensure completion of all deliverables and timely reporting to USAID
- Deliver verbal or written presentations, as requested, to various audiences
- Ensure that cross-cutting issues such as gender, equity, social inclusion, resilience, and corruption mitigation are effectively integrated into the Activity
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree or higher in public health, supply chain, pharmaceutical management, business or public administration, international development, or other related field
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing public health programs in South Asia or other resource-limited settings
- Proven leadership in the design, management, and implementation of similar-sized programs.
- Demonstrated ability to build, motivate, and lead multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
- Extensive partnership-building experience, especially those requiring large programmatic flexibility
- Significant experience working with counterparts at various governmental levels (national and subnational), the private sector, civil society, community-based organizations, academia, and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated skills to ensure coherence and consistency in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, including quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
- Demonstrated experience managing similar programs in South Asia; experience in Bangladesh preferred
- Previous experience managing USAID or other donor-funded projects of similar size and scope preferred
- Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English (written and verbal) required. Bengali language skills are a plus
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please email your CV, indicating the position in the subject line, to mandroutsopoulos@chemonics.com. Early applicants are encouraged. No telephone inquiries please.
EEO Statement
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