Chief of Party - Global Fund Malaria Project - Mali

• Ensure successful closure of the current NMF3 grant with planned activities and budget.
• Lead all aspects of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the Global Fund Malaria project, including the grant making process for the negotiations for the new GC7 grant.
• Ensure strategic objectives and results are achieved and meet quality standards through annual and quarterly activity planning and sound financial management and budget forecasts and monitoring.
• Coordinate with monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability (MEAL)unit to oversee the design and implementation of the system using appropriate tools for data collection and analysis; strengthen ICT4D for measuring, documenting and reporting outcomes.
• Collaborate with Regional and HQ advisors, particularly in the area of Malaria, supply chain, ICT4D and partners capacity strengthening (HPI) and coordinate technical into project deliverables and activity plans.
• Effectively manage senior programming and operations talent. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of senior staff.
• Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance with Global Fund requirements, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration and reporting. Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with the National Malaria Control Program, the National Health Directorate, CCM as well as other partner organizations.
• Oversee the development of communication strategies and materials, complying with donor and Global Fund branding and marketing requirements and procedures.
• Develop and write technical documents, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tools, checklists, guidelines for training and capacity building of staff as needed.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high-quality training and technical assistance.
• Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans and ensure the updating of such plans.

• Master's degree in international development, International Relations, Public Health, Public/Business Administration, or a relevant technical area.
• Proven track record in managing health projects including management of multi-activity projects, complicated logistics and large budgets. Previous experience with Global Fund is a plus.
• At least 7 years of supervisory experience including performance evaluation, coaching and mentoring. Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Knowledge of the Mali health system a plus.

• Recognized leader in malaria programming as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, etc.
• Demonstrated experience of successful program management, including management of Global Fund or other donors complex, high-value, multi-activity projects, with complicated logistics including health products.
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
• Ability to represent and present to high level Government and the Global Fund officials.
• Commitment to local leadership and empowering local actors.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

• Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching skills.
• Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

• Personal Accountability - consistently takes responsibilities for one's own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others - works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn - seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

• Lead Change - continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others - builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset - understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team principles.

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