Chemonics seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated $75 million USAID Zambia President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Activity. This activity aims to advance the goals of PMI and the Zambia National Malaria Elimination Program, which are to reduce deaths, reduce disease and reduce transmission to accelerate malaria elimination in Zambia. The DCOP will support the Chief of Party in providing leadership in the management and technical implementation of the program and ensure successful achievement of results as defined in the award.

Responsibilities include:

• Support overall project leadership and strategy; works collaboratively with the COP to create and implement a strategic, long term programmatic vision and oversee all operational, procurement, and financial management.
• Represent the program for client and counterpart meetings and events, as needed.
• Efficiently implements, manages, and tracks compliance, timeliness of delivery, and financial considerations of subcontracts, grants under contract, and contract buy-ins.
• Implement tailored, key management systems that support performance management, financial management, procurement systems, human resources management, project planning, and reporting.
• Support scope of work development and oversee receipt of the necessary approvals for technical engagement with project subcontractors and short-term consultants.
• Coordinate with the Home Office on all compliance issues, seeking legal and policy guidance on sanctions and other applicable restrictions.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the COP; serve as Acting COP as needed.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public health, medicine, or a related field
• Candidate must be a citizen of Zambia with work experience in the country
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible program management experience
• Experience managing complex international development programs is required; experience working with U.S. government and/or USAID implementing partners as Deputy Country Director or Deputy Chief of Party is preferred
• Demonstrated supervisory work experience including supervision of technical teams and senior staff
• Project start-up experience preferred
• Experience in malaria program management in Zambia and/or Southern Africa is preferred
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donors, and other key stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in English required

Location of Assignment:

This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Lusaka, Zambia, with intermittent local and international travel as needed.