Chief of Party – PMI Advancing Health and Malaria Services in Niger Activity  

Company Profile

For the past 50 years, Palladium has been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

Palladium develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing, and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Palladium has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, or marital status.

Position Summary

Palladium is seeking a Chief of Party for the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Advancing Health and Malaria Services in Niger Project (PMI AHMS Niger) funded by USAID. PMI AHMS Niger provides implementation support services and technical assistance to Niger to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions.

The Chief of Party will be the primary representative of Palladium and the project to USAID and all other stakeholders, including donors and the government of Niger. S/he will be the direct link with the USAID AOR and will be accountable for achieving project results through a defined vision and strategy. S/he will provide overall leadership and management of the project, including: meeting all required technical objectives; managing financial resources, program staff, and partnering agreements; maintaining good working relationships with the government officials and local partners; managing client reporting; and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The Chief of Party must possess the skill to manage people, events, and diverse cultures, must be proficient in health systems strengthening and malaria control, and must maintain the highest ethical standards. This position will be based in Niamey, Niger and is contingent upon funding availability and USAID approval.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute overall project strategy, workplan, and budget to achieve project results.
Serve as the project's primary point of contact with USAID, other implementing partners, government of Niger, and other stakeholders
Utilize professional network and reputation to build collaborative relationships and ensure alignment and harmonization with other programs and donor activities where appropriate, including public/private sector partnerships.
Ensure interventions reflect high technical quality and are in line with the project's scope of work.
Lead, mentor, and manage staff professional development to build their capacity and strengthen competency and expertise.
Serve as communication conduit for project status, actions, decisions, risks and issues and schedules for project portfolio.
Oversee budget implementation and financial management.
Ensure compliance with Palladium, USG/USAID and other regulations and policies.Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Candidate Requirements

Minimum master’s degree in a relevant discipline and at least 10 years of demonstrated experience in PMI malaria countries, managing malaria programs or other progressively complex health program.
Extensive experience in management and implementation of complex and multi-faceted projects (USAID preferred), with demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Extensive experience working and understanding of key malaria actors in Niger.
Deep knowledge of best practices in malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC), health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery, and/or other malaria prevention and control interventions.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills and a proven track record of interacting with other projects, high-level host country governments and international agencies.
Proven track record of working effectively with National Malaria Control Program in Niger.
Extensive experience in the administrative, procurement, financial, and logistical aspects of project implementation.
Demonstrated effectiveness in personnel recruitment and management, coordination, and decision-making skills along with an ability to successfully establish and lead change management processes as needed.
Familiarity with USG rules and regulations and subaward compliance.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Global Fund planning and reporting systems, operations, programming, and structure a plus.
Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial, and evaluative skills and ability to anticipate, respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands.
Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities effectively and efficiently often within a required timeframe.
Fluency in English and French is required.Only local hires will be considered for this position.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

FILES TO BE PROVIDED

• A detailed updated CV
• A cover letter mentioning the title of the position and specifying the desired region(s) of assignment
• A certified copy of diplomas and work certificates
• References from at least two previous employers (preferably direct supervisors).

The position is local and only open to people residing in Niger.

Applications must be submitted no later than February 3, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. sharp.