Deputy Chief of Party DCOP

CRDF Global

Amman, Jordan

Are you a seasoned Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) with a proven track record on USAID or USG projects? Or perhaps you’re an accomplished leader ready to elevate your career in a senior management role?

Do you possess technical expertise in critical areas such as Project Management, Global Health Security (GHS), One Health (OH), Infectious Diseases, Surveillance, or Health System Strengthening (HSS)?

Have you gained valuable experience working in diverse regions, particularly the Middle East?

Don’t miss the chance to advance your career and make a significant impact. Please share your information with us today and take the next step toward your future as a Deputy Chief of Party

Major Responsibilities:

Assist the Chief of the Party in overall program implementation by providing technical and/or operational leadership;
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will be instrumental in assisting the Chief of Party with the strategic leadership and management of the USAID-funded Global Health Security Activity;
The DCOP will ensure that the activity’s objectives are achieved through impactful interventions and will act as the program’s representative to USAID and other stakeholders when the COP is unavailable;
Overseeing the project’s multidisciplinary technical team and their activities;
Analyzing briefs, writing progress reports, and ensuring compliance with USAID regulations and alignment with global best practices;
Leading the fulfillment of contract/agreement goals, meeting or surpassing project targets and deliverables on time and within budget;
Developing work schedules, spearheading staff capacity-building initiatives, and identifying potential program risks;
Designing, implementing, and monitoring engagement initiatives with the private sector and civil society;
Maintaining a thorough understanding of project financial operations to ensure proper systems and procedures are in place and adhered to;
Additionally, the DCOP will support the COP in preparing annual work plans that ensure technical quality and foster cooperation with project staff, USAID, and stakeholders.

Cultural Requirements:

Trust

Must operate to the highest standards of ethics and integrity;
Be accountable for performance to goals and objective of the position as set by leadership;
Be a reliable member of the team that the organization can count on.

Teamwork

Treat all people in a respectful and supportive manner;
Work collaboratively with others;
Be flexible and adaptable to change.

Communication

Seeks to achieve shared understandings when communicating;
Actively listens to others;
Respects and encouraged diverse perspectives;
Shares information openly and willingly.

Minimum Qualification/Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

A degree in a related field such as Public Health, Business or Public Administration or local equivalent;
Relevant experience in working on similar health programs in complex environments, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior management position for health-related projects;
Experience in a formal setting interacting with executive-level government representatives, partners and stakeholders;
Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to lead and build consensus, cooperation, and coalitions among individuals with competing interests;
Demonstrated technical experience in GHS areas: AMR, Disease Prevention, Detection and Response; Health Systems Strengthening and One Health;
Demonstrated ability to research and analyze state policies, regulations and standards related to the Public Health and make recommendations for improvement;
Strong communication skills in English, speaking and writing.

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