Chief of Party - USAID Uganda Strategic Information Activity

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What Will You Do?

Responsibilities:

Technical:

• Provide overall leadership, management, and strategic direction for the project and oversee the performance of the team in pursuit of project goals.   
• Oversee and monitor quality of all project activities and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of all deliverables to USAID.  
• Oversee the production and analysis of quality and timely data for PEPFAR, OVC, and Non-PEPFAR health program planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Oversee DQAs, special studies and assessments to support USAID-funded PEPFAR, OVC, and non-PEPFAR health program management and reporting.
• Oversee technical improvements and maintenance of the OVCMIS and CWBMIS systems.
• Serve as a thought leader and high-level representative for Bixal to USAID, host government counterparts, the private sector, donors, and other stakeholders in the development community.  
• Hold ultimate accountability for the quality of work and client satisfaction for Bixal projects under this contract. 
• Work with teams to strategically deploy staff and consultants.  
• Work in conjunction with USAID Uganda office staff and Bixal home office staff to develop annual workplans, quarterly and annual reports, and other deliverables. 
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders from USAID and other in-country partners throughout Uganda. 
• Ensure project responds to changing conditions and operating environments.  
• Manage project partners and subcontractors, ensuring effective communication with consortium partners, identifying and resolving potential partnership issues that may arise, and ensuring cohesion throughout project implementation.  
• Assist with troubleshooting and problem solving when the need arises including delivering services to the client when required. 

Management:

• Mentor and supports the professional development of all staff and consultants, including identification or development of internal learning opportunities.  
• Oversee project administration, implementation, and financial management to ensure project implementation aligns with budget projections, internal policies, and USAID regulations.   
• Ensure effective cost-management, accurate financial reporting, and proper use of funds.
• Participate in client events and forums to positively represent the organization and develop and maintain relationships with the industry.
• As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal's business in each of the areas that it works.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.  

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems Management, International Development or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience managing large donor funded HIV/AIDS, health strategic information activities and strengthening health information monitoring systems.
• At least 5 years of experience serving as an empathetic and successful leader to a diverse staff team delivering complex functions, including operations staff.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating effective relationships with international donors, implementing partners and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. Uganda Ministries, CDC, DoD, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience overseeing data analysis, cleaning, reporting, studies and assessments for PEPFAR, OVC and non-PEPFAR health programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing monitoring and reporting on PEPFAR, OVC, and non-PEPFAR health programs and activities.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the DHIS2, OVCMIS/CWBMIS, or similar systems.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills blended with expert writing and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong management and people skills with a desire to cultivate growth and mentor team members. 
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and develop staff in a multi-cultural setting as demonstrated by past experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage USAID contracts and all required reporting requirements.
• Ability to perform internal control functions to manage day-to-day operations of the Activity.
• Fluency speaking, reading and writing in English.