Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation.

 

Job Title: Chief of Party/Country Director

Reports To: Regional Director, Program Implementation & Country Management (PICM)

Department: Program Implementation & Country Management (PICM)

Location: Eswatini

Direct Reports: Operations Deputy Chief of Party, Technical Deputy Chief of Party, Director for Strategic Information & Evaluation, Research Director, Communications & Advocacy Advisor, Senior Compliance and Internal Review Officer

Classification: Full-time

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

The Chief of Party/Country Director will promote the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s mission of eliminating pediatric HIV/AIDS through its global strategic plan by leading and managing the country program strategy and team as well as the effective and efficient delivery and expansion of Foundation supported country programs and services in collaboration with local government, donors, and other stakeholders in Eswatini.

EGPAF supports delivery of lifesaving HIV prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services across 17 countries. In Eswatini, EGPAF is a key partner to the MOH and has been a cornerstone of the national HIV Program for about 20 years. Currently, EGPAF implements a USAID contract (The ASPIRE Project) which aims to contribute to the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini’s goal to achieve and sustain epidemic control. The ASPIRE Project is implemented in the Hhohho and Shiselweni Regions of Eswatini supporting a total of 78 health facilities. EGPAF also implements two other projects in Eswatini with funding from ViiV Health care and Johnson & Johnson.

The Chief of Party/Country Director will lead representation of the Foundation and Mission with the Government, Donors, Partners, and stakeholders advancing health in Eswatini. The CoP/CD will facilitate the continuous development, review and implementation of the Eswatini Country Program ensuring the programs are creating and sustaining impact, strategically focused, and remain viable and competitive.  Serving on the Global Leadership team, the Country Director will collaborate with global support units to ensure that the following goals are achieved.

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?

Foundation Representation

Acting as the primary Country’s spokesperson for the Foundation at all stakeholder levels, as EGPAF’s representative for internal and external communications and visitors and provide reports and proposals to all stakeholders.  To advance advocacy and policy efforts in the country related to the Foundation’s mission at the national and local level to identify and influence decision makers in the area of pediatric HIV/AIDS policy and associated funding opportunities.

• Represent the Foundation in Eswatini to the Government, the USG, other donors, NGOs, private companies, and relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as the Foundation’s principal liaison with USG and other donors on matters related to the program and ensure financial and programmatic accountability. Work with key USG or other donor staff to develop and maintain an optimal financial and programmatic relationship.
• Responsible for leadership and compliance of all national legal requirements. Exercise close oversight of all legal issues impacting the country program, ensuring the best interests of the Foundation are fostered; keeps abreast of key legal developments, ensures a comprehensive annual review and work with the DO to ensure implementation of necessary changes.  Ensures that issues are elevated to the relevant Senior Leadership Team member in DC, as appropriate.
• Work in collaboration with the Global Communication, Advocacy and Development Team to advance advocacy and policy efforts in the country related to the Foundation’s mission at the national and local level.
• Work with stakeholders and partners to support national guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures related to our programs, with the focus on eliminating pediatric HIV/AIDS.
• Develop and enhance sound relationships and communication between the country office and EGPAF US based offices, other EGPAF Africa country offices, local and international stakeholders related to our program efforts.

Team Leadership

Developing a cohesive and productive team, creating goals, communicating direction, utilizing creative thinking, and demonstrating good judgment and decision making. Being a strong example to others through a productive work environment and supporting ongoing development of staff; working in close collaboration with global support units. Provide effective and efficient management and supervision of the country team to ensure that it functions as a dynamic, motivated, and high performing team with strong cross functional collaborations within the organization and across stakeholders.

• Ensure effective collaboration and partnering between country and global support teams.
• Ensure that strong, effective, and collaborative communications exist between the Programs and Operations teams.
• Lead continuous review of work force planning and team designs, functionalities, and accountabilities to support the ongoing projects, program execution and evolution.
• Develop and implement a long-term strategy for the Foundation's work in Eswatini.
• Provide effective and efficient management and supervision of all direct and indirect reports and oversee the maintenance and functioning of a strong and effective team.
• Develop mechanisms to build the leadership and management capacity of the senior leadership team and mid-level managers.
• Oversee development of staff supervision and recruitment systems, as well as staff development, training, mentoring, and performance assessment.

Program and Technical Support

Understanding programmatic and technical aspects of program needs and with the country and global teams appropriately applying procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies ensuring technical goals are attained and programmatic commitments to donors and partners are met.

• Supervise the Technical Director/Technical Deputy Chief of Party and technical team and ensure that the program meets appropriate quality standards targets and deliverables outlined in the cooperative agreement and satisfies other program commitments for service implementation, M&E, policy/advocacy, and research.
• Ensure planning, execution and ongoing monitoring of quality program implementation plans and achievement of program targets consistent with donor and MOH expectations, country work plan, country strategic plan and global strategic plan.
• Ensure the preparation and implementation of the agreement work plans, country program strategic and operational plans for programs/services in keeping with the overall goals and objectives of the Foundation and the MOH in Eswatini.
• Responsible for timely and effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on all program activities and progress to the MOH, Donors and the Foundation Leadership as appropriate.
• Facilitate staff development of innovative ideas and solutions to address program and country needs related to Foundation’s mission.

Operations Management

Supervising the Operations Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to ensure that the program‘s corporate services support achieving foundation, project and program deliverables in compliance with Foundation, Donor and Local legislation requirements. Ensures that foundations financial, grants, logistics, procurement, IT, audit, and compliance teams are efficiently and effectively supporting program services and compliance.

• Oversee program implementation, operations, and reporting, ensuring compliance with Foundation policies, USG rules and regulations, donor agreements, MOH policies, and Eswatini.
• Oversee management of program and operational budgets in accordance with the Foundation's procedures, submitting timely reports along with all supporting data, and be directly responsive to the Controller and Chief Operating Officer on all fiscal matters.
• Ensure that the program’s human and financial resources are managed in line with the EGPAF policies, donor requirements and national policies/laws.

New Business Development

Maintaining and securing mid-to-long-term funding for the country program by actively seeking diversified international and local sources of funding in view of identified country program needs and/or local requests related to the Foundation’s mission.

• Work in collaboration with the New Business Development support team and the Development unit to identify and develop relationships and initiatives to secure additional and longer-term funding from international and local sources.
• Interface with the national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of programs and optimize resource distribution and the allocation of available funds.
• Oversee the preparation of annual country operating plans, country reviews, strategic and business plans, and proposals to other funders as appropriate.

To be successful, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education (MD, MPH, MBA, MSc, MA, PHD).
• 8+ years successful leadership experience managing complex multi-sector programs/ organizations, preferably in Eswatini.
• Proven track record of supporting, working, and providing technical assistance to governments to design, implement and monitor HIV programs.
• 5+ years of experience in leading and managing staff, including recruitment, staff development, training, mentoring, and performance assessment.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including the preparation and management of budgets and contracts, and the management of banking activities and relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in leading organizations/ program compliance with donor, government and organizational policies including the adherence to procurement procedures.
• Proven experience in networking, public relations, communications, advocacy
• Proven success in new business development.
• Knowledge of principles and practices governing CDC, USAID, and/or other US Federal grant programs.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 30%.

Bonus points if you have:

• 5+ years of experience in managing US government grants and/or cooperative agreements; other international donor experience is an advantage.
• 5 years of experience in Health / HIV / PEPFAR programs preferred.

As a global, multinational, and multicultural organization, EGPAF believes that diversity in the workplace enriches our work and enhances our impact and effectiveness. We believe that employees have the right to work in a climate of mutual respect and integrity that promotes dignity and respect for all, and that enables them to reach their full potential. EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.

 

The Foundation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to pay a fee at any stage of recruitment, please contact our hotline by phone (US: dial toll free 888-225-1429; all other countries: call collect 770-776-5674), or online (English: www.reportlineweb.com/pedaids; all other languages: https://iwf.tnwgrc.com/pedaids).