Chief Of Party USAID OVC Project

Identification of issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments. Provide overall technical and management leadership and financial oversight including managing partner relations and ensuring technical and management excellence. Liaise closely with the Government of Zimbabwe and relevant ministries to promote harmonization and collaboration among ministries, the private sector and NGOs. Work with and build capacity of consortium partners providing health, social protection, education, and economic strengthening services to vulnerable children, adolescents and their families. Represent the project to USAID, Government of Zimbabwe and other key stakeholders Requirements Master's Degree or higher in international development, public health, business administration, social sciences, or a closely related field. 10+ years of experience designing, implementing and managing large-scale projects involving multiple partners, preferably in Zimbabwe At least ten (10) years of management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development programs. Experience with OVC, child protection / welfare, HIV Prevention programming, systems strengthening, capacity building, economic strengthening, quality improvement, or policy development Experience interacting with government agencies and officials and international donor agencies. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills in English; additional languages such as Shona or Ndebele is a plus. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Management experience with US Government cooperative agreements, grants, or contracts. Zimbabwean nationals strongly encouraged to apply.