Deputy Chief of Party – Community Аction for HIV Control / Pact Inc.

Pact Overview:

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow.  The promise of a healthy life.  Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities.  Now more than ever in its 42 -year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.

Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.

Pact Inc, is implementing a USAID-funded project Community Action for HIV Control. The project goal is to accelerate Ukraine’s efforts to achieve HIV epidemic control by 2030 by improved prevention, testing and linkage to care among key and priority populations.

Position Summary:

The DCOP will work closely with the Chief of Party (COP) to oversee all programmatic aspects, ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget. The DCOP will oversee project implementation, grants and consultants and will be working closely with the COP and US-based personnel to ensure compliance with donor regulations and effective and proactive management. The DCOP will be the primary point of contact with USAID in absence of the COP with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters related to the project.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Under the guidance of the COP, ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements.
• Oversee the project teams dealing with sub-awardees to ensure coordinated efforts and best managerial solution
• Participate in the project’s technical and programmatic design; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners.
• Coordinate development of Project report to USAID as per Cooperative Agreement requirements
• Help manage project planning, including the production of annual workplans; help guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results.
• Support the implementation of a highly adaptive, context-driven programmatic approach.
• Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources.
• Ensure compliance with Pact and USAID requirements, policies, and regulations.
• Under the guidance of the COP, liaise with Ukrainian government officials.
• As relevant, manage all local grantmaking mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
• Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
• Under the guidance of the COP, help recruit and directly supervise project technical staff in line with Pact HR policies.
• Deliver technical presentations on program achievements to implementing partners, civil society organizations, government officials, donor, and other organizations.
• Support with other tasks, as assigned by COP

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in social sciences, health,  business administration or a relevant field.
• At least seven (7+) years of experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to health sector activities; three (3) years of which shall have been in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
• Technical expertise in health sector.
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to perform and collaborate in complex and politically sensitive project environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of effectively managing a diverse team of employees and partners with conflict sensitivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments and work with and between different stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and consensus building.
• The candidate must be demonstrably proficient in (oral, writing and reading) Ukrainian and English.
• Ability to travel within Ukraine and occasionally internationally, when health and safety situation allows.
• Ukrainian nationality

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in social sciences, health, business administration, or a relevant field.
• Experience implementing USG-funded programs in Ukraine.
• Experience working with community-based organizations and/or key populations in Ukraine

To Apply

Please send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] with “ComAxn – DCOP” in the subject line. Please include at least three contacts of your former supervisors who can provide reference for you. The position is open until filled. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.