Job Title: Country Director, South Africa
Job Type: South Africa Full-Time
(This position is grant funded)
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Employer: ICAP at Columbia University (CU)
Over view
Reporting to the Director of ICAP at Columbia University,
the Country Director of South Africa serves as the primary ICAP representative
in South Africa. Responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of all
of ICAP’s programs of research, technical assistance and training in South
Africa. Manages all aspects of the country program including technical,
programmatic and operational aspects while ensuring optimal use of human,
financial and physical resources and for full compliance with donor regulations
and requirements and University policies. Leads the implementation and
monitoring of ICAP’s portfolio of work in-country and provides administrative
supervision to South Africa-based ICAP staff who work regionally in support of
ICAP’s work in other countries. Develops and maintains highly collaborative
working relationships with representatives from the Government of South Africa
(GOS), academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and
collaborating partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provides strategic leadership to the design and
implementation of country programs, projects and activities and oversees
program planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
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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.
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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.
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Oversees and coordinates the successful
completion of planning and budgeting requirements of the country office.
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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.
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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.
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Ensures 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.
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Develops and maintains highly collaborative
working relationships with representatives from the Government of South Africa
(GOS), academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and
collaborating partners.
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Ensures documentation and dissemination of
findings, impact, innovations, and lessons learned.
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Leads in-country efforts for development and
mobilization of new resources and donor commitments.
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Perform other duties, as assigned.
Education
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MD (or international equivalent), PhD, MPH, or
other relevant advanced degree in the fields of public health or international
development
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Experience, Skills & Minimum Required
Qualifications
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Minimum eight (8) 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
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Experience in HIV/AIDS program development, implementation
and monitoring in resource-limited settings
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Demonstrated knowledge of technical content
areas relevant to the current projects within the ICAP South Africa country
portfolio
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Proven record of leading donor-funded projects,
which consistently meet objectives and targets
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Experience working on or leading health and
development projects supported by the US Government, the Global Fund, the UN
system agencies, foundations or other bilateral donor
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Demonstrated knowledge of rules, regulations and
requirements of USG and other major international donors
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Demonstrated experience and skills in public
health diplomacy, negotiations and cross-cultural communications
· Excellent
oral presentation and writing skills
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Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and
resolve problems, constraints and issues relevant to project implementation and
performance
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Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor a
culturally diverse team operating in complex environments
Experience, Skills & Preferred Qualifications:
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In-depth knowledge of the South African public
health sector and national and provincial health systems.
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Demonstrated experience overseeing the design
and implementation of research studies, public health evaluations and training and
education programs
Travel Requirements:
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2-4 International trips and very frequent
national trips (~1-2 per month lasting 2-4 days each)
Deadline Date: 30.01.2014
How to Apply:
Note:
Application Instructions;
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You must indicate the “Country Director, South
Africa” in the subject line of your e-mail.
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Columbia University is an equal opportunity and
affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or
applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, gender, religion,
creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or
actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally
protected status.
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