Reporting to the Director, ICAP at Columbia University, the Country Director, ICAP in Lesotho serves as the primary ICAP representative in Lesotho and is responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of all of ICAP’s programs of research, technical assistance and training in Lesotho. Responsible for managing all aspects of the country program, including all technical, programmatic and operational aspects, for ensuring optimal use of human, financial and physical resources and for full compliance with donor regulations and requirements and University policies. Lead the implementation and monitoring of ICAP’s portfolio of work in-country. Serve as the senior representative of ICAP in Lesotho, responsible for developing and maintaining highly collaborative working relationships with representatives from the Government of Lesotho, academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and collaborating partners.
This position is grant funded.
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Major Accountabilities
- Provides strategic leadership to the design and implementation of country programs, projects and activities and oversees program planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
- Ensures optimal use of human, financial, and physical resources to successfully meet project milestones and technical quality standards, and to achieve project objectives, deliverables and targets.
- Provides leadership and manages to ensure that all projects and activities are executed in line with and meet the technical standards and expectations of ICAP and its donors and supporters.
- Oversees and coordinates the successful completion of planning and budgeting requirements of the country office.
- Ensures mechanisms are in place to monitor the implementation of projects, including progress toward achieving objectives and targets with high quality and on-time performance.
- Provides effective oversight to all financial and administrative functions undertaken by the country office to ensure efficient and effective and the provision of sufficient administrative support to all projects.
- Ensure that all activities are undertaken in full compliance with ICAP standard operating procedures, Columbia University and donor policies and regulations, and national policies and laws.
- Develops and maintains highly collaborative working relationships with representatives from the Government of Lesotho, academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and collaborating partners.
- Ensures documentation and dissemination of findings, impact, innovations, and lessons learned.
- Leads in-country efforts for development and mobilization of new resources and donor commitments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education
- MD (or international equivalent), PhD, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree in the fields of public health or international development.
Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience managing large international public health or human development programs with at least 5 years of experience in managing public health programs in resource limited settings.
- Experience in HIV/AIDS program development, implementation and monitoring in resource-limited settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical content areas relevant to the current projects within the ICAP in Lesotho country portfolio.
- Proven record of leading donor-funded projects, which consistently meet objectives and targets.
- Experience working on or leading health and development projects supported by the United States Government (with an emphasis on CDC and USAID-funded Cooperative Agreements under PEPFAR), the Global Fund, the UN system agencies, foundations or other bilateral donors.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rules, regulations and requirements of USG and other major international donors.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in public health diplomacy, negotiations and cross-cultural communications.
- Excellent oral presentation and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems, constraints and issues relevant to project implementation and performance.
- Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor a culturally diverse team operating in complex environments.
Experience, Skills & Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of the Lesotho public health sector and national and provincial health systems.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing the design and implementation of research studies, public health evaluations and training and education programs.
Travel Requirements
- Frequent in-country travel within Lesotho. 1 – 2 trips per month with each trip taking 2 – 4 days each.
- 2 – 4 International trips each year with each trip taking 5 – 10 days.
HOW TO APPLY:
NOTE: This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Lesotho and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
To apply, send cover letter and CV to icap-jobs-lesotho@columbia.edu.
Please indicate you are applying for position “Country Director, ICAP in Lesotho” in the subject line of your e-mail.
Do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
