Deputy Chief of Party

At Jhpiego, we work to save lives, improve health, and transform the future of women and children around the world. We partner with governments and community-based organizations to strengthen health systems that enable countries to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats. We strive to improve access to high-quality services that mothers, newborns, and children need for optimal health and nutrition.

Jhpiego is seeking qualified candidates for an anticipated new project in Guatemala that will support the delivery of life-saving services in the areas of Global Health Security, Nutrition, and Maternal Health.

Position Objective

Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure the technical and programmatic integrity of life-savind project activities that respond to the country´s needs.

Technical

• Provide high-level technical direction and support to the project team to ensure the quality of life-saving interventions in nutrition, global health security, and maternal, newborn, and child health.
• Develop the project work plan, oversee its implementation through quarterly and monthly plans, and make necessary adjustments.
• Review and approve project strategies and materials to ensure alignment with MSPAS standards, high-level technical recommendations, and appropriateness for each health service.
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to develop the results framework, data collection, timely preparation and submission of technical reports, and dissemination of results.
• Develop the work plan and ensure compliance and technical quality of activities implemented by project partners, in accordance with MSPAS and project technical and operational guidelines.
• Lead the recruitment and oversight of technical consultants to ensure deliverables are executed as described and meet high-quality standards.
• Receive training as needed to maintain the technical level required for implementing life-saving activities.

Programmatic

• Ensure efficient use of project resources, including budget execution, in compliance with donor and Jhpiego policies.
• Prepare and obtain approval for donor-required plans.
• Serve as the project’s focal point with MSPAS, the donor, and other organizations.
• Coordinate actions and maintain effective and respectful relationships with MSPAS and project partners.
• Collaborate with project and/or global teams in the design, implementation, and monitoring of assigned components.
• Ensure effective and respectful communication among all team members, fostering a cordial and collaborative environment.
• Develop a risk management plan and monitor risks to act promptly.
• Report any unforeseen events or risk situations within the project or that could affect it.
• Perform other duties as assigned.