Chief of Party, Cambodia SOPHI Project

PSI - Population Services International

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

PSI seeks a Chief of Party that will be responsible for leading successful project implementation throughout the project lifecycle from start-up to close-out for the anticipated USAID-funded Sustainable Outcomes through Primary Healthcare Integration project. Accountable for delivery of all aspects of the project, including technical implementation, financial and administrative compliance and oversight and supervision of project staff. Oversee project team to ensure that country level implementation is provided with a high standard of excellence, achieving its set goals and targets and within budget. Provide high level technical thought leadership and has the managerial capacity to strategically manage risk, monitor finances and ensure each phase of work is started or completed on time. Responsible for using evidence to improve project design and implementation. As the leader of a single-country project, liaise with national stakeholders, such as Ministry of Health officials. Primary point of contact for the project donor and also assures the strategic alignment of the project with PSI Global Strategy.

What You'll Do

Program Leadership & Management, including financial oversight, compliance, and management of a consortium of partners (if applicable);
People Management;
Thought Leadership / Knowledge Management and Technical Leadership on the project;
External Representation;
Internal Representation and coordination;
Fundraising (with non-project funds);
Donor Liaison;
Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment;
10-25% international travel.

Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) MSc, MPH, MBA, MHA, MPA or equivalent;
At least 10 years related work experience in technical and/or management leadership of global health programs preferably in Primary Health Care integration, Quality of Care, Health Systems Strengthening, Health Financing, or similar in Cambodia or countries similar to Cambodia;
At least 5 years supervisory experience;
At least 7 years program management for global health projects in low or middle-income countries (LMICs) preferred;
At least 5 years in the relevant technical field of the project preferred;
At least 3 years living and working in LMICs preferred;
Proven success in management of complex operations, under specific donor awards and procedures, in a challenging, developing country environment;
Ability to manage agreements and all required programmatic and financial reporting requirements, including sub-grants management;
Ability to monitor and assess performance of self, other individuals, and / or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action;
Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills, with emphasis on the ability to operationalize and oversee the execution of workplans;
Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across teams and roles. Ability to persuade and motivate people and teams;
Experience developing capacity of government entities, staff, and other organizations;
Demonstrated experience in managing government and donor relations;
Ability to work effectively and sensitively in a cross cultural context;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Excellent diplomatic skills and proven ability to work effectively with government officials, partners, donors, and stakeholders at high levels.