Chief of Party, USAID/Ukraine, Mental Health Initiative for National Development (U-MIND)

Palladium Group

Ukraine

The Chief of Party will be ultimately responsible for the efficient and effective oversight of all elements of the Project/Activity. Their primary responsibilities are to provide overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the program, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the desired results. This individual must identify issues and risks related to implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate adjustments. This individual must act as the key liaison with USAID and all other counterparts, implementing partners and stakeholders involved with the program. The position requires significant coordination skills, broad general and technical knowledge, an ability to cope with multiple interests and challenges, experience in developing countries, and skills to ensure coherence and consistency in the face of urgent deadlines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide overall strategic, technical, programmatic, financial, and management guidance and support for the project activities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for USAID Ukraine Mission.
Serve as the Palladium representative in Ukraine for the project and liaise closely with the National Coordination Center for Mental Health, Ministries of Health, Social Policy, Education, Veterans, and other government stakeholders on successful implementation of the project.
Provide technical expertise and leadership in systems strengthening, workforce development, service delivery, capacity building, and community-based services.
Ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and USAID reporting requirements are followed.
Manage project staff, and ensure smooth coordination with official and unofficial project partners.

Key Competencies Required:

A master’s degree in a relevant field of study, e.g. medical sciences (psychiatry), psychology, public health, social sciences (social work), or international development.
At least 10 years proven leadership in the administration of similar sized international donor- supported programs with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting.
Knowledge of USAID awards management, policies, procedures, regulations and reporting requirements.
Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience implementing health and/or social system strengthening activities in Ukraine and/or on countries of Eastern Europe.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write technical documents in English.
Fluency in English is required and in Ukrainian is a plus.

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