Chief of Party - OVC Umbrella Grant

Chief of Party – OVC Umbrella Grant

Background:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the overseas relief and development arm of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It was founded in 1943 and works in over 100 countries globally. CRS was invited to establish a presence by the Nigerian Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2000 and has been one of the strongest PEPFAR partners in the country implementing HIV/AIDS projects since 2004 with an annual budget of approximately $35 million. CRS HIV/AIDS projects include three PEPFAR projects funded through USAID and CDC: Scaling Up the Nigerian Faith-based Response to HIV and AIDS (SUN), Seven Dioceses Community-based Care and Support (7D Project) and AIDSRelief. The 7D and SUN projects are community-based projects that focus on providing care and support to orphans and children made vulnerable by HIV and AIDS and home-based care services to adults living with HIV. The AIDSRelief project supports access to comprehensive antiretroviral treatment in 33 secondary health facilities and 39 primary health care facilities. These projects are implemented by the Catholic Church and local NGOs in 20 states. CRS prioritizes capacity building for local partners as a means of ensuring sustainability of interventions across sectors. CRS has a strong regional team including three Regional Technical Advisors focused on HIV/AIDS and Monitoring and Evaluation who provide technical support to CRS Nigeria programs.

Job Summary:

Catholic Relief Services is seeking a qualified candidate for Chief of Party for an upcoming $45million+ USAID funded orphans and vulnerable children’s (OVC) umbrella grant project in Nigeria. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. The Chief of Party interfaces directly with USAID and will manage sub-recipients of the award.

Specific Responsibilities:

I. Program Quality:
1. Ensure that the program delivers quality core services to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and program activities are well coordinated with those of other OVC implementing partners.
2. With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program's strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.
3. Ensure that the vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies as well as those of PEPFAR and Government of Nigeria.
4. Oversee periodic technical reviews and implement evidence-based changes in program direction and focus.
5. In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated.
6. Oversee program's monitoring and evaluation system, using data analysis as the basis for measuring performance. Ensure that M&E learning is incorporated into evolving program plans.
7. Ensure timely preparation and submission of high quality narrative reports to donors.
8. Ensure integration of program interventions with other CRS programs or through linkages with other service providers.
9. With program staff, ensure the delivery of quality training, technical assistance and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies, including the selection and coordination of consultants.

II. Management and Administration:
1. Manage program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources.
2. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis.
3. Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
4. Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.

III. Representation and Advocacy:
1. In collaboration with CRS country representative, act as primary program contact to donor and other local and international stakeholders, responsible for addressing all program matters.
2. In collaboration with CRS country representative, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.
3. In collaboration with CRS country representative, oversee program communication strategies, including compliance with donor's branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.

IV. Human Resource Management:
1. Lead, manage and supervise a team of CRS and consortium staff to meet program objectives.
2. Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS' performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
3. Manage recruitment portfolio for the program, in collaboration with Human Resources and CRS country program management, to ensure optimum service delivery through recruitment of competent and qualified staff.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Both CRS and Consortium Staff Members.

Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Nigeria CR, Nigeria MQC, Nigeria HoP, OVC technical staff,
CARO PQ and MQ staff
External: Consortium agencies, USAID, consortium staff, other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

1. Masters Degree in Public Health or health related field required. PhD highly preferred.
2. Significant experience in collaborating and building capacity of local Partners.
3. Minimum of 8 years experience in managing large OVC programs with significant experience in managing PEPFAR/Global Fund programs required. Previous Chief of Party experience preferred
4. Knowledge of key USG regulations including, but not limited to USAID 22 CFR Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits, OMB Circulars A-122, Cost principles for non-profit organizations and A-133 Audit of states, local governments, and non-profits preferred.
5. Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams. Experience in managing consortiums a plus
6. Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages required.
7. Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required.
8. Public relations skills required.
9. Proven ability to think strategically.
10. Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
11. Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
12. Demonstrated personal accountability and drive to serve others.
13. Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.
14. Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
15. Excellent English language oral and written communication skills required.
16. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point required.

THIS JOB IS CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE GRANT

EOE/M/F/D/V