JOB OPENING

Chief of Party – MaMoni MNCSP

Save the Children in Bangladesh invites interested and potential candidates to apply for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for potential female candidates.

The opportunity

The Chief of Party (COP) is the overall leader for Save the Children’s five-year USAID-funded MaMoni Maternal and Newborn Care Strengthening Project (MaMoni MNCSP) in Bangladesh. The project focuses on strengthening the systems and capacities of government of Bangladesh and its partners to accelerate the reduction of maternal and newborn mortality in the country.  This senior leadership position provides the overall strategic direction in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, overall quality assurance of the project, and adjust project’s activities when necessary. This role will also provide technical assistance on maternal and newborn health and quality of care, especially in the public sector. This role is also responsible for managing COVID 19 emergency project component under MaMoni MNCSP program. The COP is Save the Children’s primary point of contact with USAID, MOHFW, consortium partners and all relevant stakeholders. This position collaborates with the Ministries of Health and other critical partners to provide high-level support for effective capacity building at the local level and sustainability of the project interventions. The COP oversees a team of experts and support staff, prepare reports and annual operating plans, align project initiatives with in-country priorities and ensure the program is compliant with USAID and Save the Children’s regulations. The project is designed to align closely with the current objectives of the Government of Bangladesh so that activities are complementary and create sustainability.

Qualifications and experience

  • Minimum 15 years working experience with at least 5 years of experience in senior management position with solid/visible contribution in strategic planning, policy and MNH and research;
  • Advanced knowledge on MNH sector policy and programs, the situation of the country, clear understanding of Government's policy as well as Donor's perspective in MNH sectoral issues;
  • Knowledge and techniques of staff and financial management, including USAID requirements, is essential;
  • Demonstrated expertise at leading and managing large-scale and diverse teams;
  • Excellent leadership, advocacy and interpersonal skills with expertise in program and staff management and capacity development;
  • Technical skills of program designing, supervision, monitoring, evaluation and research is required;
  • Relevant competences for coordination and strategic decision making are desired;
  • Excellent communication skills (both in Oral and Written) in English and Bangla required;
  • Excellent presentation skills including policy briefing and skills on process facilitation and coordination with high standard.
  • Self-driven; strong ability to drive the technical and programmatic directions in Newborn Health with MOHFW and other relevant stakeholders with minimal supervision.
  • Prior experience as Chief of Party or Deputy COP

Contract type: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

For detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:

https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=220006OL


Application deadline: September 17, 2022

Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview
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