MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:-
The Deputy Chief of Party/ Service Delivery Technical Advisor (DCOP/SDTA) provides technical oversight of the program and is specifically responsible for project implementation that relates to facility and community service level delivery. Reporting to the Chief of Party the DCoP takes a leadership role in ensuring technical implementation and ensures the program meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership;
Support County Coordinators and C&T Officers to develop harmonized quarterly work-plans drawing this from the overall project work-plan
Support County Co-ordinators to establish and document weekly meetings to monitor implementation of work-plans
Convene weekly/ monthly management conference calls with County Coordinators (CCs) to monitor project implementation
Technical leadership role in coordination with GOK and other partners and works closely with the M&E Advisor
Coordinates among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners and interacts with numerous GOK institutions and representatives, particularly at county/ facility level
Share issues and challenges arising from the field with Nairobi-based team and work to resolve them to ensure smooth implementation of field activities
Administrative and Financial oversight;
Work with CCs to ensure field teams understand and consistently adhere to Amref Health Africa (Amref) rules and regulations
Review and approve field activity budgets to ensure value for money and that they are in line with Amref and USAID requirements
Work with CCs and FM to develop and monitor expenditure of operational budgets to support field activities
Support field teams to ensure they receive logistical support for project implementation as necessary
Facilitate timely procurement of goods and services for field teams
Human Resources Management;
Foster recruitment and development of vibrant field teams where the CCs provide effective leadership
Proactively identify appropriate training/ capacity building opportunities for CCs and other Officers that are in line with their performance plans and organization objectives
Identify and manage internal conflict through appropriate resolution mechanisms, where necessary involving the COP and Human Resources Manager
Monitoring and Evaluation;
Contribute to the consolidation of the Annual Project Work plans, including the Performance Monitoring Plan
Receive and collate monthly reports from the CCs
Contribute to the preparation and review of the quarterly performance and annual reports to the donor
Participate in the quarterly donor and/ or GOK review meetings to monitor project implementation
Technical Support and Guidance;
Participate in relevant technical working groups and committees, provide feedback and develop networks to support project implementation
Work with technical team leads to monitor implementation of activities to meet set national standards and targets, ensuring quality and integration of activities
Ensures technical excellence in program implementation
Participate in quarterly USAID and MOH field meetings to monitor progress of project
Coordinate response to technical questions raised by USAID/ MOH
