Executive Job Opening: Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP)/Technical Director at SCIDaR

Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous non-profit
organization that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through highquality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research
and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human
development sectors. Our work seeks to benefit primarily disadvantaged and under-served
populations. We implement transformation programs in Nigeria and are currently expanding to
several West and Central African countries.

II. Description and Objectives

SCIDaR is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID Healthcare
Financing and Human Resources for Health Activity in Nigeria. This activity aims to support
USAID’s approaches to strengthening healthcare financing systems and improving human
resources for health in Nigeria.

The Deputy Chief of Party will be responsible the technical oversight of project implementation,
execution interventions and action plans, monitoring implementation of work plans, and work with
the Chief of Party to facilitate operational capacity building initiatives. S/he will support the Chief
of Party in enhancing the capacity of the Federal and State Ministry of Health (F/SMOH), e,g.
N/SSHIAs, N/SPHCDAs, etc. local organizations, and communities to deliver quality healthcare
services through improved financing systems and HRH.

The role will support the Senior Management Team and assist in providing strategic and technical
leadership, financial management, and administrative oversight of the Activity. This includes
ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors and focusing on achieving
the results defined in the project’s scope of work.

III. Technical responsibilities

The Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party in leadership and execution of the overall
technical direction of the project, by doing the following:

i. Work closely with the Chief of Party to provide technical and managerial oversight for the
project, to ensure that activity components are results-oriented, deliverables are of high
quality, and reporting is relevant and timely.

ii. In collaboration with the Chief of Party, program leadership team and implementing
partners, lead the development of, budgeting and management processes ensuring results oriented, efficient program operations at implementation level, including processes for the
periodic review of implementation across target LGAs and facilitate necessary mid-course
corrections;

iii. Collaborate with the MERL Director to coordinate effective implementation of program
activities, including the development of a dynamic learning agenda and adaptive
management approach.

iv. In collaboration with the Chief of Party, work with the Activity’s grants, finance,
administration and human resource functions to ensure systems are in place for the most
effective program implementation with regards to M&E, financial management and
compliance with all donor requirements;

Support the Chief of Party in ensuring that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables
are met and that financial, operational, and USAID reporting requirements are followed.

vi. Support programmatic decision-making and troubleshooting implementation challenges;
oversee program data quality compliance, including the development of data tracking and
monitoring systems.

vii. Support sub-grant development, including compliance with programmatic objectives and
donor financial and administrative regulations.

viii. Serve as a spokesperson and advocate, representing the Activity to the donor, central and
local government officials, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders; represent the
Activity at local, regional, and international fora.

ix. Serve as a key point of contact for USAID/Nigeria, the Government of Nigeria, and all other
stakeholders in the absence of the Chief of Party or as delegated and manage the
implementation and coordination of all events, technical forums, conferences, and
roundtables.

x. Supervise members of the Senior Management Team as delegated by the Chief of Party;

xi. Act as the Chief of Party during his/her absence.

V. Required competencies
a. Education and Experience
I. Academic training: Master’s Degree in public health, health management, medicine, or a
related field. Advanced degree in public health, international development, or a related field.

II. Experience:

i. Minimum of 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing large,
complex USAID or other donor-funded health programs in Nigeria or a relevant context.
ii. At least ten years of relevant experience in global public health and development,
including in senior technically-relevant positions with large and complex projects.
iii. Experience in senior leadership roles on USAID projects.
iv. Technical experience in healthcare financing and human resources for health (HRH)
programming with expertise in one or more of the following areas: health systems
strengthening, healthcare financing, HRH development, and capacity building.
v. At least 8 years of relevant experience managing, designing, and implementing similar
international multi-million donor-funded programs.
vi. In-country experience implementing large and complex healthcare financing and HRH
programs.
vii. Demonstrates current technical understanding of the healthcare financing and HRH
evidence base.
viii. Experience in Northern Nigeria, particularly in FCT, Ebonyi, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Bauchi,
is strongly preferred.
ix. In-depth knowledge of the Nigeria healthcare system.
x. Experience working with Nigeria local government officials is strongly preferred.
xi. Proven supervisory experience involving leadership and team building of professional
and support staff; oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables and
contract management.
xii. Experience collaborating with senior policymakers, host-country entities including
central and local governments, development partners, and civil society organizations to
foster innovation and locally-led public health initiatives and activities.
xiii. Demonstrated ability to provide support to and oversight of local capacity development
efforts.
xiv. Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
xv. Experience working with the private sector is a plus.
xvi. Commitment to diversity, equity, social inclusion, and accessibility

VI. Equal employment opportunity statement

SCIDaR is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate
against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender,
national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information or any other status or
characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Application

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