Chemonics International Inc. seeks interested and qualified individuals for the Deputy Director position to lead the anticipated five-year $19 million USAID-funded Strengthening Systems for Health Security Activity (SSHS) in Peru.
The purpose of this SSHS activity is to help Peru build robust capabilities in preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious disease and health threats to ensure national and global health security (GHS) by working on the following three objectives: 1) Better prevention of infectious diseases through the reduction of disease transmission from animals to human populations; 2) Better detection of infectious diseases through improved surveillance systems; and 3) Effective response to infectious disease outbreaks through a skilled and competent health security workforce.
The Deputy Director will support the Director in providing overall strategic direction and leadership for the project while being responsible for the overall operations of this Activity. The Deputy Director will ensure technical implementation of high impact, proven interventions, and ensuring the Activity meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The position is anticipated to be based in in Lima, Peru. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Please note that hiring for this position is contingent upon future award to Chemonics International.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, oversight, management, and overall coordination of operational and technical activities under the supervision of the Director and in coordination with the senior management team;
- Support the development and implementation of key management systems to support project planning, reporting, and performance management;
- Responsible for all operations including administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, finance and compliance, property and oversight of the Small Grants Fund;
- Coordinate the technical team and sub-recipients to ensure the full and accurate implementation of the activities, achieving the program’s results and objectives while complying with USAID rules and regulations;
- Collaborate with the Director to oversee and review all technical writing products and deliverables, including annual work plans, performance management reports, and strategic communications such as lessons learned and success stories;
- Ensure program implementation is technically sound, fair, transparent and in accordance with USG regulations and procedures;
- Identify challenges and obstacles impacting program implementation, develop strategies to address these issues, and collaborate with the Director and program staff to implement the solutions;
- Liaise with Chemonics Washington DC security staff and other security stakeholders to ensure the safety of staff, assets, and beneficiaries;
- Act as Director, when the Director is absent from the Program; and
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
- A degree in project management, business administration, international development, or related field;
- Experience in managing the implementation and operations of programs with similar budgets and scope; experience in Latin America strongly preferred;
- Knowledge of USG/USAID rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to project and program compliance and reporting preferred;
- Experience managing diverse teams;
- Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and writing skills in both English and Spanish required;
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address programmatic and technical challenges.
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity; and
- Ability to live and work in Lima, Peru, with travel to the Peruvian regions as required.
Candidates must complete the application and submit a CV at the following link by November 15,2024 11:59 PM EST:
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