Chief of Party

Chemonics International seeks interested and qualified individuals for the Chief of Party position for the anticipated USAID-funded Global Health Security (GHS) Activity in Guatemala. USAID GHS programs provide targeted technical support to key actors and entities of partner countries, with the objective of strengthening the country’s health system and enhancing human resource capabilities. The goal of this Activity is to build Guatemala’s resilience and self-reliance to effectively prevent, mitigate, and respond to the health and economic impacts of emerging infectious disease pandemics.

The position is anticipated to be based in in Guatemala City, Guatemala. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Please note that hiring for this position is contingent upon the contract’s future award to Chemonics International.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership, oversight, management, and technical direction of the Activity’s strategic vision and interventions to achieve results and impact
• Support the development and implementation of critical management systems that will support project work planning, timely reporting, and performance management
• Oversee and review all technical writing products and deliverables, including ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement
• Maintain open, two-way communication and liaise with USAID/Guatemala, the national government, the project’s staff, and the Chemonics Washington DC office
• Ensure all program assistance is technically sound and appropriate for the local context and integrate innovative practices, emerging knowledge, and international best practices into program activities
• Coordinate, collaborate and provide guidance to relevant parties, including sub-grantees and other partners, to build the capacity of national and subnational structures and systems
• Cultivate and maintain effective dialogue and relationships with the partners, private providers, and other key stakeholders in the private and public sectors at the community, country, and international level
• Liaise with Chemonics Washington DC security staff and other security stakeholders to ensure the safety of staff, assets, and beneficiaries
• Manage a team of senior direct reports including technical and finance directors
• Deliver verbal or written presentations, as requested, to various audiences
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
  
  

Qualifications

• A medical degree or advanced degree in public health, business or public administration, international development, or other closely related field
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing public health programs in Central America; experience in Guatemala preferred
• Previous experience managing USAID-funded projects of similar size and scope, including knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, compliance, reporting requirements, and subcontracts and grant management
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a COP, team leader, or Director role, preferably with a focus on global health security, infectious diseases, and/or health systems strengthening programming in Guatemala or other Central American country
• Prior experience working on public health issues at the subnational and national levels in Guatemala
• Significant experience working with counterparts at various governmental levels (national and subnational), the private sector, civil society, community-based organizations, international organizations, and other stakeholders
• Strong understanding of capacity development approaches for locally-led initiatives
• Demonstrated skills to ensure coherence and consistency in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, including quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
• Ability to build, motivate, and lead multicultural and multidisciplinary teams;
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills in both English and Spanish required
• Ability to live and work in Guatemala City, Guatemala, with travel to the Guatemalan departments as required
  
  

Application instructions: Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached with “Guatemala GHS Chief of Party” in the subject line to lalmanza@chemonics.com by COB February 28, 2025. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.

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