Chemonics International Inc. recruits a Country Director – Niamey , Niger
General Summary and Background :
The purpose of the Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities in support of USG-funded public health initiatives around the world. The project provides direct procurement and supply chain management support to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and Population and Reproductive Health. In supporting USG-funded global health activities, GHSC-PSM will develop and manage a wide array of services for health commodity procurement and related systems strengthening technical assistance encompassing different elements of a comprehensive supply chain.
At the country level, GHSC-PSM supports country strategies and priorities that fall under the following three project objectives :
- Global Commodity Procurement and Logistics ;
- Systems Strengthening Technical Assistance ;
- Global Collaboration to Improve Long-Term Availability of Health Commodities .
The Country Director will provide overall strategic direction and leadership for the GHSC-PSM project. S/he will manage the development of technical strategies and work plans; monitor programmatic, financial, and administrative performance; supervise the administration of standard operations and financial procedures; manage short- and long-term technical assistance; and maintain effective communication with USAID, Chemonics’ home office, public and private sector groups, and other donors and cooperating agencies.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities :
- Maintain strong and positive working relationships with clients and partners including USAID and local government counterparts ;
- Ensure that positive and productive working relationships and regular communication are maintained within the field office and between the field and home offices ;
- Develop and implement annual work plans and budgets that reflect the priorities of USAID, the ministry of health, and other stakeholders ;
- Develop and implement staffing, technical assistance, and procurement plans that lead to the effective implementation of the project’s strategy and work plan ;
- Identify, develop, and maintain strategic alliances that will ensure the project works in close collaboration with other government, U.S. government, and donor-supported supply chain programs ;
- Strategically identify capacity gaps and arrange for appropriate training of field staff ;
- Ensure the use of appropriate management methodologies to plan, organize, and control resources to achieve goals ;
- Develop, update, and implement performance monitoring plan that encompasses commodity security and logistics management indicators and includes project-wide performance measures ;
- Oversee regular data collection and reporting, and lead quarterly reviews of performance analysis to identify issues and drive evidence-based interventions ;
- Manage the operations of the office in adherence with policies and procedures in project management, including HR management, procurement, finance, and administration ;
- Oversee finances and cash flow; ensure expenditure forecasts are prepared, reviewed, and submitted on a regular basis ;
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for procurement and logistics services; assess risks quarterly and implement risk management/mitigation strategies ;
- Ensure compliance with procurement standard operating procedures, including supplier order fulfillment, order tracking, customs clearance/freight forwarding, storage and distribution, and logistics management information systems ;
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in the provision of assistance to build the capacity and capability of national systems ;
- Report results of project work to USAID, the Ministry of Health, other donors, and the home office; ensure the timely submission of all deliverables ;
- Maintain good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual and other manuals ;
- Manage field office staff to ensure smooth team performance ;
- Other duties and tasks as designated by supervisor and/or project leadership.
Job Qualifications :
- Advanced degree in health, supply chain, logistics, or management-related discipline ;
- Minimum 8 years of experience in public health program management, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, and/or supply chain management systems ;
- Previous experience working in Malaria programming preferred ;
- Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex USAID public health programs or projects in a developing country context ;
- Previous long term international experience working on public health program management, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, and/or supply chain management ;
- Ability to create efficiencies and lead operational transformation in large complex public health programs, preferably with experience in medical procurement, logistics, or supply chain management ;
- Skilled in building the capacity of team members and local government counterparts ;
- Demonstrated experience identifying, obtaining buy-in, and implementing innovative solutions to complex problems ;
- Ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs ;
- Experience working in challenging, low resource operating environments required ;
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills; proven diplomatic and public relations skills ;
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity ;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French required.
To Apply :
If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to reach out to the Niger PSM PMU at NigerPSMPMU@ghsc-psm.org
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
