Job Description
NOTE: This position is contingent upon donor funding. Tanzanian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
PATH is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID-funded integrated nutrition, agriculture, and WASH project in Tanzania. The DCOP will report to the Chief of Party in managing all aspects of the project. Availability of this position is contingent upon release of a solicitation by USAID and recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project to PATH and final USAID approval of the candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Chief of Party with all aspects of project operations including technical oversight, human resources, recruiting and training staff, and developing an organizational chart with distinct roles and responsibilities.
- Build capacity of in-country staff to implement integrated health interventions activities.
- Contribute to the design of the overall strategy for strengthening demand/supply.
- Support the COP in compiling and disseminating high-quality periodic reporting in line with USAID and PATH requirements (quarterly and annual status reports, quarterly financial reports etc.).
- Document lessons learned and organize learning and sharing opportunities between project and external stakeholders.
- Provide capacity-building and mentorship to project staff, as needed.
- Serve as acting Chief of Party when necessary and in that role represent the project before USAID and project stakeholders.
- Oversee the partner relationships and management; operations and systems for project management; work planning; and district and community field operations.
- A Master’s or higher degree in public health, public policy, or other relevant field is required.
- Demonstrated experience implementing international donor-funded programs.
- Experience in managing USAID-funded programs is required.
- Experience managing large-scale integrated projects in the areas of nutrition, WASH, family planning and/or agriculture, preferred.
- Experience providing training and capacity building to partners is a plus.
- Broad understanding of local health context in Tanzania, particularly in nutrition, WASH and/or family planning preferred.
- Well organized, strong attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Strong interpersonal skills to maintain good relations with partners, CSO representatives, government officials, USAID, and other stakeholders associated with the program.
- Proven leadership and managerial skills and demonstrated ability to effectively manage staff.
- Understanding of civil society and community development issues in Tanzania.
- Fluency in English required. Fluency in Kiswahili preferred.
- Ability to develop and manage teams to achieve project objectives.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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About the Organization
PATH is the leader in global health innovation. An international nonprofit organization, we save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs.Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
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