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

Job Title: Chief of Party (COP)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date
27th December, 2024.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No detailed feedback will be provided.