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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Party for an anticipated multiyear USAID India: Cleaner Air and Better Health (CABH) opportunity. This opportunity seeks to (1) improve air pollution mitigation: this objective is grounded in the notion that a combination of tools, ranging from improved governance and complementary market-based approaches, to behavior change at the community and individual level, to the use of cleaner energy and abatement technologies, can help mitigate air pollution.; and (2) reduce exposure to air pollution: this objective recognizes that a combination of approaches is needed to reduce exposure to air pollution, from individual behavioral change to the improvement of indoor air quality. It recognizes the need for additional evidence of what health interventions may be successful for reducing exposure, such as the effective use of health practitioners as channels for influencing behavioral change. This position is subject to project award and funding.

Position Description:

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide strategic, managerial, technical leadership and management oversight to the project. S/he will oversee all aspects of project implementation, including technical program quality, personnel and financial management. S/he will maintain close coordination with USAID and other stakeholders, ensuring that all project interventions are of high quality and lead to measurable impact. S/he will be responsible for timely and adequate implementation of project activities, deliverables and execution, monitoring and reporting of the project. The COP will serve as the principal liaison to the government of India and USAID/India and will have regular communication with the USAID/India Agreement Officer’s Representative. The COP is responsible for ensuring compliance with FHI 360 policies and procedures and USG rules and regulations. The COP will be responsible for ensuring sub-awardee compliance and monitoring quality of program implementation. The position will be based in New Delhi, India.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the project team, technical and operational aspects of the project, including planning and implementation; ensuring clarity over plans and priorities, and encourages effective teamwork;
• Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction while ensuring compliance with USAID requirements, U.S. government regulations, and FHI 360 policies and procedures;
• Liaise with USAID/India, local government institutions, civil society organizations, and other partners to coordinate activities and facilitate monitoring and reporting of project objectives and achievements;
• Liaise with USG partners and international donors and implementing agencies to ensure coordination of and synergy with other USAID/India programs;
• Liaise with USAID/India, national and local government institutions, civil society organizations, private sector companies and investors, and other partners to coordinate activities and facilitate monitoring and reporting of project objectives and achievements;
• Build strong strategic partnerships with a wide group of stakeholders required to achieve project goals, including local civil society and the private sector
• Oversee report preparation to meet USAID and corporate reporting requirements to document program performance and monitor overall award compliance;
• Lead preparation of project deliverables, including annual work-plans and project activity updates, and other project-related communication and reporting materials in accordance with USAID deadlines;
• Provide overall financial oversight of the budget over the life of the project;
• Collaborate with and directly act upon inputs from the compliance director to ensure continuous compliance of all consortium members with agreement/contract rules and regulations;
• Oversee a team of senior technical, operations, compliance and finance staff and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained among the team members;
• Supervise all project staff, including ensuring field staff regularly prepare and accurately update performance data;
• Represent the project at regional, national and international fora, including technical conferences, policy briefings, etc.;
• Organize project teams and oversee production of SOPs to meet project goals and ensure compliance with policies; and
• Provide guidance and mentoring to managers and staff to achieve project goals and develop national leadership capacity.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree required; however a Masters or PhD degree in a relevant field of study, such as environmental management, climate change, public health, business administration, social sciences, or another related field strongly preferred.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in environment/climate change and natural resources management, air pollution mitigation or environmental health, 10 years of experience as a COP or project director, managing and implementing USAID and other donor-funded environment projects in complex settings, with specific experience working with government counterparts, international donors, and local organizations to address environment and public health programming.
• Proven experience working with National, State, and local government officials, particularly Government of India, is highly desirable, to support strategy development, implementation plans and decision making;
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of local language/s will be an advantage

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply through FHI 360 career at https://www.fhi360.org/careers.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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