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Contrat Type de contrat Durée indéterminée Délai de candidature
22/04/2020
La description Bureau Project Director/Directeur de projet - Proposal Secteur d'activité Postes à pourvoir La description University Research Co., LLC (URC)
URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States. Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. In the US, we focus on improving communication related to issues like substance abuse, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations. URCs mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission ( [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] Project Overview: This anticipated 5-year USAID-funded DRC Bednet Distribution Project will support the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) to achieve and maintain its goal of universal coverage of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) through mass, health facility, and school-based distribution in targeted provinces and strengthen the NCMP to efficiently plan and implement proven ITN distribution. Specific responsibilities: URC is seeking a Project Director to provide overall team management, guidance, direction, and programmatic and operational support to the anticipated USAID Bednet Distribution Project in DRC. The candidate will work closely with URC headquarters staff and representatives from USAID/DRC, the Presidents Malaria Initiative (PMI), the NMCP, and other key Congolese partners and stakeholders to ensure the project achieves the intended results. The Project Director must be responsible for the completion of the deliverables as well as overall compliance with the contract. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Champion the strategic design of the project and oversee all program implementation Provide technical, programmatic, and operational oversight and leadership to include, but not be limited to: Executing the project as outlined in contract, using sound management techniques Tracking and reporting on project activities/progress according to the work plan Reporting project progress to URC HQ and the client, as outlined in the terms of the award; and ensuring the completion, accuracy, and timeliness of programmatic (technical) reports Maintaining an accurate record of project related expenses and working with contracts and finance teams to ensure accuracy in reporting Complying with all applicable funder rules, regulations, and/or terms and conditions of the award Managing staff, vendors, subcontractors, and consultants, as applicable Overseeing data collection, quality control, and analysis Ensure documentation and appropriate dissemination of project activities and successes Maintain oversight and responsibility for project budget, ensuring compliance and value for money Serve as the projects primary advocate, representing the effort to the client, URC-HQ, and to external audiences as appropriate
An advanced degree preferably in international development, public/business administration, international relations, other social sciences, or a similar relevant field.
At least ten years of work experience relevant to the contract subject matter working with local partners of a similar scope and scale to this activity. Previous experience managing diverse teams and interacting with developing country governments, international organizations, other bilateral donors and civil society representatives, and senior level government officials. Previous experience managing international development projects, preferably USAID-funded, of similar scope and complexity for at least 5 years. Demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged environments, and field experience working with humanitarian response and public health programming is highly desirable Experience working with local partners, particularly in areas related to supply chain management and logistics coordination, financial management and audits, business development, and transition/ sustainability. Experience with PMI programming and policies preferred.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, team management skills, leadership, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated the ability to build and maintain strong teams and relationships with host-country counterparts, stakeholders and other donors. Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills in French with native level fluency strongly preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Experience in Africa, and the DRC or other fragile or conflict-affected countries is preferred. Aperçu du projet: Ce projet quinquennal de distribution de moustiquaires en RDC, financé par l'USAID, aidera le Programme national de lutte contre le paludisme (PNLP) de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) atteindre et maintenir son objectif de couverture universelle de moustiquaires imprégnées d'insecticide (MII) par une distribution massive dans les établissements de santé et les écoles des provinces ciblées et renforcer le PNLP afin de planifier et de mettre en œuvre efficacement une distribution de MII qui a fait ses preuves.
L'URC recherche un directeur de projet pour assurer la gestion globale de l'équipe, les conseils, la direction et le soutien programmatique et opérationnel du projet de distribution de moustiquaires de l'USAID en RDC. Le candidat travaillera en étroite collaboration avec le personnel du siège de l'URC et les représentants de l'USAID/RDC, de l'Initiative du Président contre le paludisme (PMI), du PNLP et d'autres partenaires et parties prenantes congolais clés afin de s'assurer que le projet atteigne les résultats escomptés. Le directeur de projet doit être responsable de l'achèvement des produits livrables ainsi que du respect global du contrat. Les principales responsabilités comprennent, sans s'y limiter: Se faire le champion de la conception stratégique du projet et superviser toute la mise en œuvre du programme Assurer une supervision et une direction techniques, programmatiques et opérationnelles, notamment, mais pas exclusivement: Exécuter le projet tel que décrit dans le contrat, en utilisant des techniques de gestion saines Suivi et compte rendu des activités/progrès du projet conformément au plan de travail Rendre compte de l'avancement du projet au siège de l'URC et au client, conformément aux conditions du contrat ; et veiller l'achèvement, l'exactitude et la ponc
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