Chief of Party (COP) at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

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Borno Maiduguri

Posted 5 months ago

Job Title: Chief of Party (COP)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as the direct link with USAID and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring the achievement of project results.
Ensure the project meets its objectives, including institutional strengthening, capacity building, and market-based approaches to service delivery.
Coordinate personnel effectiveness, make strategic decisions, and troubleshoot as needed.
Oversee the project’s coordination and ensure its overall success.
Provide leadership and technical backstopping, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
Be responsible for technical reporting and supervision of consultancies and contracts, ensuring quality assurance.
Uphold the organization’s core values and maintain high service delivery standards.
Foster effective relationships with government bodies to ensure successful project delivery.
Manage resources (both human and capital) to ensure efficient project implementation and value for money.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Advanced Degree (PhD, Master’s, or Postgraduate diploma) in Water and Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, or relevant fields.
Active membership in a WASH/WRM-related professional body.
Fluent in English (knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage).
A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in managerial and leadership roles in international donor-funded WASH projects.
At least three (3) years’ experience in WASH projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Experience working in North East Nigeria, particularly Borno State, is a plus.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working with government and international agencies.
Experience working effectively with civil society organizations, media, and government counterparts.

Personal Attributes:

Empathy and Compassion: Genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
Integrity: High ethical standards in all professional activities.
Resilience: Ability to work under challenging conditions and manage stress effectively.
Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying and resolving issues.