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• Leadership and delivery of the project to high quality results and impact in line with agreed strategy and operational plans
• Management of donor relationship with USAID, as the primary project representative.
• Effective communication amongst donor, partner organizations, Plan NU-HITES team, Plan Uganda CO and Plan International USA.
• Direct supervision of four key project staff – Finance Director, Health Services Delivery Director, Health Systems Strengthening Director, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and Communications and Knowledge Sharing Manager.
• Indirect supervision of 50 project staff
• Oversee the full disbursement of project budget (including sub grantees) and maintain responsibility for timely and quality implementation of project activities
• Maintains a functional relationship with the Plan Uganda NU-HITES team to remain aligned with and to make meaningful contribution to the achievement of country program objectives through this project.
• Ensures compliance in reporting to USAID, Plan and other stakeholders.
• Assure adherence to Plan’s policy provisions and standards, including CCCD approach, Child Protection and internal M&E system (PALS).

• Leads the process of developing the implementation plan of NU-HITES project with detailed activities, operational processes and budget for field level implementation
• Ensures development of M&E framework of the NU-HITES Project to support comprehensive and quality monitoring of the project performance at community, partner and country level following corporate guidelines of Plan and USAID.
• Establishes quality donor reporting system for grants projects by providing guidance, setting protocols and building capacity of the relevant project staff
• Manages NU-HITES Project communications and PR work effectively
• Establishes and maintains network at national and regional level to support policy level advocacy as well as to incorporate global standard and learning into the projects.
• The project team operates as a high performance team respected by and adding tangible value to achieving country objective under NU-HITES project.
• Adheres to performance indicators as agreed upon with the donor, project staff, and key stakeholders
• Assures compliance with relevant USAID rules and regulations, financial and accounting principles, to ensure clear A133 Audit
• Assures compliance with Plan policies and guidelines including child protection
• External
• Represent the project and serve as the key liaison with the USAID, Ministry of Health Uganda, project partners, and other relevant key stakeholders.

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Development, or related field; Ph.D. or Dr.P.H. highly preferred.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience (over 10 years) of relevant program management and supervisory experience as Chief of Party in the health delivery systems and the international development field.
• Knowledge of key USG regulations including, but not limited to USAID 22 CFR Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits, OMB Circulars A-122, Cost principles for non-profit organizations and A-133 Audit of states, local governments, and non-profits preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding about the Child Protection Policy and compliance, applies the possible protection measures within the scope of job, and provides inputs for strengthening child protection measures.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local partners, government officials, donor representatives and international staff.
• Effective communication skills to bring parties together and articulate project strategy and plans
• Demonstrated ability to implement projects with rigorous timelines and deliverables and to track program quality through donor approved monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Proven analytical skills in identify and delivery upon priorities
• Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or independently, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrates effective decision making and risk management.
• Practices strategic thinking and innovation.
• Demonstrates consistent behavior and approaches to work and decision-making.
• Communicates appropriately, demonstrate ability to influence others, and communicate concerns to managers and teams.
• Demonstrates cross cultural awareness.
• Strive for high performance across the team and build effective teams and partnerships.
• Demonstrate clear respect to all, and especially children, without discrimination.
• Hold self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour.

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