Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) / Technical Director - IHP at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.

Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) / Technical Director - IHP

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Brief

• We are seeking a Deputy Chief of Party ( DCOP) /Technical Director for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Nigeria Integrated Health Program (IHP).
• The DCOP will support the Chief of Party in all aspects of program management at both a strategic and operational level as well as provide technical leadership on program focal areas (including health systems, family planning, maternal and newborn care, and nutrition). 

Overview of the Project

• The Nigeria Integrated Health Program project aims at strengthening the health system, increasing access to and improving quality of primary health care (PHC) services in supported states in Nigeria.
• The program is expected to contribute to reductions in child and maternal morbidity and mortality in the target states and to increase the capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support high-quality PHC services.  

Overview of the Position

• In coordination with the COP, t he D COP/Technical Director will ensure that activity components are results-oriented, that deliverables are high quality, and that reporting is relevant and timely .
• S/he will be responsible for the technical direction of the program and will supervise staff and technical consultants and coordinate with other members of program leadership remotely and across offices.
• This position will be located in Abuja, Nigeria, and is contingent upon donor approval and funding. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all assigned personnel. Supervise, motivate, and guide senior managers and technical experts.  
• In partnership with the Chief of Party, oversee the technical implementation of program activities.  
• Lead or contribute to the development and revision of program reports, work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and communications materials.  
• Facilitate joint work planning, evaluation of results, and leveraging of resources to accelerate development impact in Nigeria.  
• Identify and develop priority partnerships to create synergies between IHP and other ongoing related activities in Nigeria, in close collaboration with the Chief of Party and other activity staff.  
• With the COP, technical team, and M&E team, communicate the activity’s successes, best practices, and lessons learned.   
• In coordination with the team, develop effective relationships with key stakeholders including Government officials across the countries engaged in the program .   
• Oversee and manage partner engagements.  
• In the absence of the COP, represent the program with USAID and all stakeholders.  
• Help ensure compliance with USAID regulations and DAI procedures.  
• Help ensure quality of program outputs are fully aligned with DAI and USAID requirements through mentoring, training and monitoring of staff and partners.   
• Ensure quality and timely production and submission of deliverables.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-graduate education (Master's or Higher) in Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences, International Development, Health Sciences, or other fields related to the activity’s focus.  
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience and expertise on large and complex donor-funded programs of similar or related nature, size, and complexity including prior USAID experience.  
• Knowledge and understanding of USAID global health programs in Sub-Saharan Africa  
•  Demonstrated experience working in the health sector with strong preference of deep experience in two more areas of focus on health systems strengthening, family planning, maternal and newborn care and child health, and nutrition.  
• Ability to work in a fast-moving, fluid team setting with multiple stakeholders.  
• Proven experience supervising and mentoring staff.  
• Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communications skills are required.  

Preferred qualifications:  

• Previous experience with DAI  

Supervisory Requirements:     

• Experience supervising full-time staff, short-term consultants, and the work of implementing partners, both directly and through a matrixed management structure.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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