Chief of Party Full-Time

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Mozambique works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action. ADRA is searching for a Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming PEPFAR award in Zambezia. The job is based in Zambezia. This job is conditional on ADRA winning the project.

The COP is responsible and has authority and oversight for the entire program. The COP provides managerial and technical support throughout the implementation of the project, including management of sub-partners. The COP is responsible for providing input to USAID Mozambique for the development and submission of the Health Operational Plans and PEPFAR Country Operating Plan (COP) technical and budget documents.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related degree, and at least 7 years of senior-level management experience in managing large and complex projects or a Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related degree, and at least 10 years of senior-level management experience in managing large, complex Community- based HIV/AIDS care and support projects;
• At least 7 years of supervision experience; At least 5 years of experience living or working in a developing country;
• Experience in implementing Development, Health, HIV-related programs, including at least 3 years of experience working with HIV programs;
• Demonstrated skills and experience managing similar programs. Working with public health programs in developing and transitioning countries;
• Fluency in English and Portuguese;
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical disciplines;
• Excellent representational and communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience in gender and/or integrating and mainstreaming gender issues into interventions for optimal results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong skills and experience in all aspects of program cycle management – design and development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation;
• Proven coaching, facilitation, and communication skills;
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. Government approaches and regulations;
• An excellent team player with good skills in team work and consultative approach to decision making;
• Understanding of U.S. government development assistance mission, values, and principles;
• Minimum of three years of Chief of Party (COP), or equivalent, experience in Community-based HIV/AIDS Care and Support Programs, preferably in Africa;
• Ability to navigate politically sensitive terrain and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse set of key stakeholders;
• Minimum of 5 years management experience on large, complex, and multifaceted donor-funded projects;
• Knowledge of PEPFAR programming and reporting preferred.