Digital Green - Chief of Party - India Nutrition Project

Chief of Party - India Nutrition Project

About Digital Green :

Digital Green is an international development organization that uses simple tools of information technology to drive transformative innovation to improve human lives. We use a social and behavior change communication approach that leverages low-cost, peer-to-peer video-based knowledge exchange. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa to tackle their greatest health and livelihoods needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health and poverty.

Headquartered in New Delhi, India, Digital Green has offices in Patna, Ranchi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Bhopal and Bhubaneswar in India, Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, Berkeley and Washington DC in USA besides project offices in Afghanistan, Niger and Ghana. Digital Green's approach has been institutionalized by public sector agencies in India, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Niger, Ghana, and Afghanistan to engage over 725,000 individuals, 85 percent of whom are women. The approach is 10-times more efficient compared to conventional approaches, resulting in higher demand for improved nutrition behaviors.

For more details, please visit Digital Green's website: www.digitalgreen.org.

Job Summary :

Digital Green seeks applications from outstanding candidates for the position of Chief of Party for overall leadership and management of this project for 4 years (2015-2019). S/he will provide strategic guidance, vision and leadership to the entire program effort. S/he will oversee the project's strategic planning functions and ensure proper implementation, a focus on results, and financial accountability for all project activities. Based in New Delhi, India, the position will report to Digital Green's Chief Operating Officer.

Key Responsibilities :

- Provide overall strategic leadership, management, and technical direction to achieve financial and contractual accountability and program results Serve as the project's primary liaison with USAID, other corporate and private foundation donors, the government of India, and local partners to exchange information and develop deep professional relationships.

- Identify and develop partnerships with corporations and private foundations that co-invest in the project.

- Supervise project personnel and subcontractors in compliance with USAID rules and regulations.

- Work with government counterparts and other corporate and private donors in defining project activities and targets and ensure close collaboration in achieving project objectives.

- Coordinate and ultimately be responsible for project work planning, performance management, strategic communications, and reporting.

- Lead the process and work collaboratively in developing and gaining approval for work plans and budgets for all country-level work.

- Supervise the implementation of all project activities, ensuring that performance schedules are observed and outputs are completed and delivered according to schedule and within budget.

- Ensure that financial and administrative activities are conducted according to USAID's and Digital Green's policies and procedures

- Responsible for the design, quality, development, and completion of all assessments, analytical reports, and evaluations.

- Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the contract, including necessary adjustments to operations to fit the requirements of USAID, the Indian government, and other donors.

- Represent the project at periodic meetings with stakeholders to report on planned activities and actions, including implementation status.

Qualifications and Experiences :

- Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in public health projects; preferably supported by the U.S. government.

- Masters level degree in public health or related field.

- Extensive experience in public health program management; preferably planning, implementing, and managing nutrition programs.

- Proven history of managing public health projects, including experience working with country ministries of health; preferably in India.

- Strong USAID program and financial management background.

Skills and Competencies :

- Demonstrated ability to on-board and nurture new partners and donors, especially those involved in corporate social responsibility and private foundation activities, to drive project scale and sustainability.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to hold staff accountable for quality outputs and results, to communicate with external stakeholders, and to interact regularly and professionally with senior government counterparts, USAID, and other corporate and private foundation donors on policy and other strategic issues at both national and community-levels.

- Ability to work collaboratively with other contractors, local implementing partners, and teams implementing U.S. government and other donor-funded programs, including activities in different sectors, such as health, nutrition, agriculture, and livelihood development.

- Experience managing complex donor-funded programs in health and nutrition, capacity building or training activities in developing countries, preferably in South Asia.

- Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL), with experience overseeing MERL systems and ensuring data quality.

- Well balanced professionally and able to see the big picture with attention to detail.

- Critical thinker, with the ability to lead a team toward innovation and creativity.

- Excellent organizational, analytical, supervisory, and team-building skills.

- Fluency in English required; proficiency in Hindi preferred.

- Ability to travel up to 40 percent in-country; limited international travel expected.

To be successful as a member of the Digital Green team, you will also :

- Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization.

- Be an innovative and creative thinker - you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so.

- Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

- Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction.

- Work well independently as well as part of a team.

- Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment.

Compensation :

Digital Green is a great place to work and prides itself on a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Digital Green is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.