Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

Anera is a development assistance and humanitarian aid organization that has been working in the West Bank, Gaza, and Jerusalem since 1968. Anera focuses on agriculture and rural development, water and sanitation, job creation, health, and education. Anera is announcing a vacancy for Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID-funded Gaza Health Recovery Activity (GHRA) Program. The position is full-time, based in Ramallah, with travel required to the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem.

The Gaza Health Recovery Activity (GHRA) is a 5-year USAID project designed to address the critical healthcare needs arising from the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The project's primary goal is to restore and enhance essential health services in the region amidst severe disruptions. This may include activities in various health sectors such as basic and emergency curative health services, primary health care (including obstetric services, mother and child health, communicable disease control, immunizations, supplementary feeding programs, non-communicable and chronic diseases), secondary health care, physical trauma and tertiary care, mental health, psycho-social support, and the rehabilitation sector.

The availability of this position is subject to the approval and funding of the donor.

Job Summary:

The DCOP will report to the COP and will provide management support for all aspects of the project, including but not limited to overseeing operations and finance, ensuring the quality of work and achieving results, abiding by USAID rules and regulations, safeguarding project personnel and property, meeting reporting requirements, and representing the project on behalf of the COP when required.

Essential Job Functions:

 Management/ Oversight Duties:

• Support the COP in the overall management and implementation of the program.
• Supervise the planning, implementation, and operations of the program in accordance with the strategies, USAID technical standards, and policies and regulations.
• Manage technical inputs on project activities, supervise staff, and ensure proper collaboration with partner project teams.
• Represent the program in meetings, conferences, and other events as needed.
• Provide guidance to the team, develop and budget work plans and track implementation plans to deliver results and meet cost-share requirements.
• Provide key management/oversight support to ensure that program activities and operations are planned and executed with quality, accountability, and measurable impact and on time.
• Backstop the COP and provide guidance to staff and partners on donor requirements, contracts, financial compliance, design issues, contracting issues, troubleshooting implementation and administrative challenges, and day-to-day decision-making to ensure efficient and effective project implementation.
• Assist the COP in follow-up with the USAID local mission regarding all technical issues, including programs, USAID compliance, finance, and permits.
• Develop and maintain local office policies and procedures for the program and provide guidance and/or training on all issues related to procurement, transportation, travel, reimbursement, office equipment, leased property, physical and moveable assets, and communications and provide advice and clarification to the COP of management on issues of policy and procedure.
• Assist with the recruitment of local staff and the development of position descriptions in coordination with the COP.
• Assist the COP in follow-up with Anera Head office to support on issues on finance, administration, compliance, and human resources.
• Ensure the smooth and effective running of the program through regular reviews of the program office operating procedures and other support systems, drafts revisions and process improvements, and new standard operating procedures for the program.
• Ensure that program implementation is in accordance with USAID regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in the program.
• Ensure compliance with project and USAID policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and local laws.
• Work and collaborate with each of the technical staff of the project component to ensure good financial, administrative, and operational management of project activities.
• Provide regular updates to COP on program success, progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Ensure that all program activities are conducted with a focus on gender equality, social inclusion, and sustainability.
• Lead regular reviews of deliverables, project practices, tools, and achievements against programmatic targets and quality standards; integrate learning and adaptation for continuous performance improvement informed by effective use of data.
• In the absence of the COP, serve as Acting COP and provide leadership and guidance to the staff and partner teams and assume primary communications with the Anera Head Office team and USAID.
• Provide technical direction for the development and adherence to the MEAL and CLA plans for the successive phases of the project to capture expected performance and results.
• Exhibit a strong dedication to the principles of gender equity, diversity, belonging, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated commitment to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH).
• Other duties as requested or assigned by the COP.

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Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications, experience, and competences

• Master’s degree in public health, international development, or another field relevant to the Activity and International Development/NGO Management.
• Experience in managing similar programs in the MENA region.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in senior management positions, preferably managing and leading large, complex health activities in developing countries and working under a USAID-funded program.
• Experience in managing field operations, maintaining relationships and managing sub-awards and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, including donors, implementing partners, and private sector entities.
• Proven consortium and partnership management skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge across the following operational and financial disciplines: Financial and Budget Management, fluency in USAID Rules and Regulations, USAID Project Management, Procurement, Human Resources, Field Finance, contracts, subcontracts, grants management, and General Operations and Administrative Management
• Familiarity with the health sector is desirable.
• Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience in establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and backgrounds.
• Experience in maintaining a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CVs, cover letters, and references by e-mail to: [email protected]. Applications must be received no later than Thursday, July 18, 2024. Please include the position you are applying for in the email subject.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.