Job Description

Title: Chief of Party, PAGER.

Company Name: BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH)

Vacancy: --

Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Experience:
∎ At least 10 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 17 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Master of Arts (MA)
∎ Advanced degree (PhD or MA) in a relevant field such as international development, non-profit management, etc.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ All nationalities are welcome to apply.
∎ 10+ years of experience working in leading programs focused on health systemsimplementation research and/or health systems strengthening technical assistance in theSouth Asian context (strong understanding of Bangladeshi context preferred).
∎ Successful track record of supervising, designing, managing, and implementingcomplex USAID-funded projects, with a deep understanding of FAR and AIDARrequirements.
∎ Demonstrated expertise in organizational development/institutional strengthening ofresearch institutions, government and non-government community-basedorganizations
∎ Ability to establish strong working relationships with senior government officials,community officials, media, civil society, private sector leaders, international donors,and other stakeholders.
∎ Demonstrated ability to track and manage budgets and plan both strategically andcreatively to meet program objectives.
∎ Exceptional leadership and communication skills to manage across teams inchallenging contexts
∎ Strong interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with teams, local counterparts,donors, and other stakeholders to achieve results.
∎ Fluency in English is required, fluency in Bangla is highly preferred.
∎ All nationalities are welcome to apply.
∎ 10+ years of experience working in leading programs focused on health systemsimplementation research and/or health systems strengthening technical assistance in theSouth Asian context (strong understanding of Bangladeshi context preferred).
∎ Successful track record of supervising, designing, managing, and implementingcomplex USAID-funded projects, with a deep understanding of FAR and AIDARrequirements.
∎ Demonstrated expertise in organizational development/institutional strengthening ofresearch institutions, government and non-government community-basedorganizations
∎ Ability to establish strong working relationships with senior government officials,community officials, media, civil society, private sector leaders, international donors,and other stakeholders.
∎ Demonstrated ability to track and manage budgets and plan both strategically andcreatively to meet program objectives.
∎ Exceptional leadership and communication skills to manage across teams inchallenging contexts
∎ Strong interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with teams, local counterparts,donors, and other stakeholders to achieve results.
∎ Fluency in English is required, fluency in Bangla is highly preferred.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Provide strategic and technical leadership to the program and the team.
∎ Bring dynamic and creative leadership to cultivate innovation in rigorous programimplementation and donor deliverables.
∎ Serve as the principal liaison with USAID, as well as with key government officials,other donors and implementers, private sector entities, research institutions, and civilsociety partners.
∎ Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with research partners, healthofficials, and other stakeholders, ensuring that these relationships are managedeffectively.
∎ Ensure inclusion and safeguarding across all stakeholders, including program staff,health officials, and patients.
∎ Develop annual work plans in collaboration with staff and stakeholders, and overseework plan implementation.
∎ Ensure program activities are implemented on schedule and within budget.
∎ Supervise, manage, and mentor program staff, including accountability for hiring adiverse and qualified staff and building a strong team.
∎ Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities, includingidentifying key indicators and regularly using data to inform programmaticimprovements.
∎ Manage team to implement effective implementation research, knowledge translation,and local capacity strengthening practices and ensure there are routine feedbackmechanisms in place for continuous quality improvement in program implementation.
∎ Coordinate with implementing partners and country counterparts to represent theactivity’s work externally and advocate for additional investments in health systemsresearch.
∎ Any other duties to undertake as assigned.
∎ Chief of Party, USAID Programming Approach Guidance through Evidence and Research (PAGER)
∎ About BRAC James P. Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University
∎ The BRAC James P. Grant School of Public Health (BRAC JPGSPH) at BRAC University was established in 2004 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with the goal of addressing the unmet public health challenges faced by the developing world. The School was founded by the late Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, also the founder of BRAC, the world's largest NGO, which reaches over 100 million people in Bangladesh and operates in 11 countries across Africa and Asia. BRAC JPGSPH is committed to advancing public health by providing unique, real-world, community-focused learning experiences that address critical and emerging global health challenges. The School aims to create public health leaders and innovative solutions through its interdisciplinary approach, integrating Education, Training, Research, and Advocacy. The school focuses on tackling diverse health issues that affect disadvantaged communities, particularly in resource-limited settings. As a leading institution for higher education and development research in Bangladesh, BRAC JPGSPH plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of public health both locally and globally.
∎ To know more about BRAC JPGSPH, please visit our webpage: https://bracjpgsph.org
∎ About the Position
∎ BRAC JPGSPH is seeking qualified candidates for the Chief of Party (COP) position in anticipation of USAID Programming Approach Guidance through Evidence and Research Activity (PAGER). We are currently inviting expressions of interest for this role, which is expected to start in 2025 and last for five years.
∎ The anticipated activity will examine existing evidence and identify solutions to bottlenecks that affect the quality, equity, and performance of the health system at all levels. The activity will also build in-country capacity on training, research, performance monitoring, and assessment. It will improve the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning skills of relevant GOB health workers and local researchers.
∎ The Chief of Party will oversee all aspects of program implementation, providing vision to the program and ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget. Reporting to the USAID Mission and the Dean of BRAC JPGSPH, this position will be based in Dhaka, with regular travel in Bangladesh.
∎ This position is subject to project award and funding. Primary Responsibilities
∎ Primary Responsibilities
∎ Provide strategic and technical leadership to the program and the team.
∎ Bring dynamic and creative leadership to cultivate innovation in rigorous programimplementation and donor deliverables.
∎ Serve as the principal liaison with USAID, as well as with key government officials,other donors and implementers, private sector entities, research institutions, and civilsociety partners.
∎ Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with research partners, healthofficials, and other stakeholders, ensuring that these relationships are managedeffectively.
∎ Ensure inclusion and safeguarding across all stakeholders, including program staff,health officials, and patients.
∎ Develop annual work plans in collaboration with staff and stakeholders, and overseework plan implementation.
∎ Ensure program activities are implemented on schedule and within budget.
∎ Supervise, manage, and mentor program staff, including accountability for hiring adiverse and qualified staff and building a strong team.
∎ Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities, includingidentifying key indicators and regularly using data to inform programmaticimprovements.
∎ Manage team to implement effective implementation research, knowledge translation,and local capacity strengthening practices and ensure there are routine feedbackmechanisms in place for continuous quality improvement in program implementation.
∎ Coordinate with implementing partners and country counterparts to represent theactivity’s work externally and advocate for additional investments in health systemsresearch.
∎ Any other duties to undertake as assigned.

Skills & Expertise:

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Read Before Apply:

To apply, please submit a resume and expression of interest to recruitment.sph@bracu.ac.bd by December 31, 2024. Please mention in the subject line of your email: Application for the position of Chief of Party, PAGER.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

BRAC JPGSPH values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Please note that your submitted CV may be shared with external partners on this project.

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email recruitment.sph@bracu.ac.bd

Company Information:
∎ BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH)
∎ 6th Floor, Medona Tower, 28 Mohakhali Commercial Area, Bir Uttom A K Khandakar Road, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.
∎ The James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH) at BRAC University was established in 2004 as an international educational and research institution focusing on the integral areas of teaching, research, and services. The goal of the School is not only to impart knowledge but also to act as a centre of excellence in knowledge creation through research and training that connects with practice.

Address::
∎ 6th Floor, Medona Tower, 28 Mohakhali Commercial Area, Bir Uttom A K Khandakar Road, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.
∎ The James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH) at BRAC University was established in 2004 as an international educational and research institution focusing on the integral areas of teaching, research, and services. The goal of the School is not only to impart knowledge but also to act as a centre of excellence in knowledge creation through research and training that connects with practice.

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2024

Category: NGO/Development