Bangladesh: Chief Of Party Bangladesh

Summary of the Position:

The Promoting the Quality of Medicines (PQM) is a program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP). PQM provides technical assistance to build capacity of medicines regulatory authorities and quality assurance systems in countries with emergent health systems and it supports manufacturing of quality-assured priority essential medicines for malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, and maternal and child health.

The Chief of Party – Bangladesh is a key management position on the PQM program responsible for providing overall in-country leadership, management, programmatic vision, strategy and compliant implementation of this USAID-funded program in Bangladesh. S/he shall serve as the primary liaison with USAID, relevant government agencies, and key stakeholders to ensure achievement of program deliverables, and to ensure that PQM activities complement on-going initiatives. The Chief of Party is expected to manage a team of staff in achieving program results while maintaining operational excellence. S/he will also be responsible for overall program monitoring, evaluation and reporting, financial management, and compliance. This is a consultant positon that is expected to transition to full time employment pending successful registration in country.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Represent USP/PQM program and maintain all verbal and written communications with USAID in Bangladesh. Serve as the primary liaison between the USP/PQM program and partners including the USAID Mission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Global Fund, MSH SIAPS program, and other partners.

· Provide high quality technical and strategic leadership and oversight for overall management of the PQM program in Bangladesh. This includes but is not limited to leading program design and developing work plans, leading overall implementation of project activities, and setting high quality performance targets to ensure adherence to technical standards and global best practices as well as compliance with all USAID and USP administrative, and operational policies and procedures.

· Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, to include regular communication and liaison with the USAID Mission, the government of Bangladesh, and other nongovernmental organizations.

· Lead planning and convening/coordination of a PQM Advisory Group, who will serve in an advisory capacity on issues such as overall programmatic and technical approach tailored to in-country context, expanding PQM’s scope of work beyond maternal and child health (MCH)/Family Planning (FP) to other disease areas, etc.

· Ensure timely, highly-quality submission of all program deliverables, including required work plans, quarterly and annual performance reports, and financial reports to USAID, and other key documents or reports as required by USAID as and when needed.

· Represent PQM and increase the program’s visibility among key stakeholders through networking and participation at relevant meetings and forums.

· Work with regional and country stakeholders to improve pharmaceutical quality systems including the capacity for quality assurance and quality control with the aim of promoting sustainability of program activities. Ensure overall compliance of USP policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations, particularly in the area of programmatic and financial reporting and financial and grants management, as well as that of the country.

· Supervise a team of technical, program management and operations staff and ensure strong communication and coordination with PQM management and other relevant USP Rockville-based staff.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Education:

· Master’s degree in a relevant field such as public health, or international development

Experience:

· Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience.

· Strong regulatory and quality assurance of medicines background is preferred.

· Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations as well as private and community organizations is required.

· Professional level of oral and written fluency in English required.

· Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects required – preference will be given to applicants with USAID-funded program management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Demonstrated experience and previous successful management roles in health or pharmaceutical management development assistance programs.

· Demonstrated experience in managing complex programs related to good governance, such as programs focusing on public administration, institutional capacity development, rule of law, transparency and accountability, and anticorruption.

· Demonstrated proficiency in the field of people and project management, as well as strategic planning.

· Demonstrated leadership skills related to complex program management, including multiple program components, relevant budget and personnel management, program planning, monitoring and evaluation, and achieving success in complex environments.

· Demonstrated ability to lead in-country implementation of the contract, and manage program coordination, including host country government relations, client satisfaction, and integration with other projects.

· A high level of interpersonal and diplomatic skills to enable maintaining ongoing contacts with high ranking public sector officials. Ability to work effectively with government officials, leaders of civic and community-based organizations, and at building lines of communication and cooperation among them.

· High level technical skills and a deep understanding of the political and social context in Bangladesh, and prior experience in similar positions.

· Working knowledge of and experience with United States Government -funded program management, policies, regulations, and procedures.

· Familiarity with and experience working in Bangladesh, and ability to speak/understand Bengali is a plus

· High level of computer literacy

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day activities of approximately 10 staff in Bangladesh.

All Applications should be sent to: - PQMBangladesh@usp.org

This is a consultant position that is expected to transition to full time employment pending successful registration **