Deputy Country Director

Clinton Foundation
Closing date: 11 May 2010
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) - Dar es Salaam

Based in Dar es Salaam, the Deputy Country Director (DCD) will work with the Country Director and country staff to ensure the overall success of the Program. The DCD will help coordinate and support CHAI's team on the ground to achieve the program's objectives and forge stronger relations with the Ministry of Health and other government agencies and partners. S/He will help with managing many aspects of the program including strategy, budgets, program implementation and team management as well as financial management and compliance.

Responsibilities:

As a representative of the CHAI country team, the DCD will:

Maintain a thorough understanding of the HIV/AIDS landscape in the country and the key priorities, challenges and gaps
Plan and execute specific programmatic initiatives, and provide insight and direction to programs
Provide high-quality technical assistance to the government as needed/requested, often under a short timeframe
Manage processes and tools for planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and monitoring and reporting programmatic progress; ensure legal compliance
Nurture a trusted relationship and dialogue with the government based on a track record of delivering results that exceed expectations in speed and quality
Build and leverage strong effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders, identify and establish additional partnerships as appropriate
Assist the Country Director in the appropriate bi-directional communication and information flow with HQ to ensure CHAI's capabilities are being fully leveraged on-the-ground
Assist the Country Director in developing the strategic agenda of CHAI in Tanzania to achieve objectives agreed in partnership with the Government
Support the Country Director in human resources management, including recruitment and management of staff

Qualifications:

Minimum of 8-10 years experience in private or public sector enterprise with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
Experience and comfort with working in environments that are less structured with minimal supervision
Master's Degree preferred (MBA or an MPH)
Experience conceiving, planning and executing programs or projects with documented results
Proven outstanding track record of achievement and a desire to use skills to improve healthcare in developing countries

Skills required:

Comfort with working in a peer relationship with government leaders
Networking skills to influence work outcome with Partners, Government and other stakeholders
Ability to navigate complex government processes with multiple influencers, and at negotiating and achieving consensus
Ability to mentor and lead teams for consistent performance
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work within a limited budgets and human resources typical of a small organization
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS desired (but not required)
Professional experience in Africa and knowledge of local language and culture are preferred
Excellent business-oriented oral and written communication skills
How to apply
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT
http://careers-clintonfoundation.icims.com/jobs/1590/login