The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt Global is currently seeking a qualified Chief of Party (COP) to lead the anticipated USAID Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening Plus (PS3+) program. The program supports USAID’s strategy to strengthen Tanzania’s health system at regional, local, and facility levels to promote the delivery of quality services.

Under the supervision of the Home Office Project Senior Director, the COP provides oversight of the program to ensure achievement of program goals and objectives, and effective coordination with government stakeholders, USAID and other partners and ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations. The COP is responsible for guiding senior technical and operations staff and for ensuring the responsiveness and quality of project work, as well as efficient use of project resources to achieve results. They have final authority within the project team in Tanzania for decisions related to technical, management, resource allocation and personnel issues.

This position will be full-time, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and is contingent upon award.

Core Responsibilities

Program Leadership, Strategy, and Implementation

Develop and implement a results-oriented program strategy in collaboration with the PS3+ team, USAID/Tanzania, and local partners.
Guide participatory development and monitoring of annual project workplans, incorporating input from the home office.
Oversee the PS3+ Monitoring & Evaluation Plan to ensure that activities, outputs, and results are tracked, and data is accessible for planning.
Establish a quality assurance system to uphold project standards. Ensure timely production and submission of all project technical reports and deliverables.
Clarify roles and responsibilities for Abt staff and partners, providing training and skill-building as needed.
Identify technical support needs and collaborate with the home office to secure short-term technical assistance (STTA) for project interventions.
Lead the Senior Management Team, providing technical and managerial oversight for all project activities.
Develop systems to support the management and performance of both local and international subcontractors.
Representation:

Act as the main contact for the PS3+ Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and USAID management team.
Coordinate with key government counterparts to ensure effective project representation at meetings and planning sessions.
Represent the project to the donor community and other partners, presenting project strategy and results.
Collaborate with USAID and government counterparts to develop and implement the communication strategy and disseminate results.
Coordinate responses to information requests from USAID and government entities.
Financial Management and Operational Support:

Work with the home office and PS3+ Finance Director to develop annual budgets and monitor spending, making adjustments as needed.
Ensure compliance with financial management, procurement, human resources, and other operational policies.
Review and approve all project expenditures, ensuring adequate documentation before expenses are incurred.
What We Value

Bachelor’s plus 15 years’ relevant experience, Master’s plus 12 years, or PhD plus 10 years in Public Health, Health Information Systems, Health Economics, Management, Medicine, Health Administration, or other relevant field.
At least 5 years of demonstrated senior-level management positions, with proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with senior U.S. and host country government officials (particularly in Tanzania), other development partners and local and international implementing organizations.
Prior experience in supervising long-term field staff and short-term U.S., third country, and local experts.
Technical expertise in a minimum of two core components (governance and citizen engagement, human resources planning and management, information systems, public finance, and operations research).
Experience developing and communicating a project vision, aligning key stakeholders around the vision, and assuring the vision is translated into an efficiently implemented program.
Expertise in effective institution strengthening, public policy development, public participation and partnership building with government at local and national levels.
In-depth knowledge of public sector systems, performance and issues in Tanzania
Fluency in both Swahili and English is required with effective interpersonal and public communication skills.
Tanzania nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment
Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.