Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

Chemonics International Inc. is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. with more than 28 years of experience partnering with USAID in Ukraine. We are seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded “Resilient Systems for Transparent, Reliable, and Effective Pharmaceutical Governance (RESTORE)”. The five-year, $25– 50 million program will aim to strengthen and align the pharmaceutical system in Ukraine to European Union norms and standards and enhance transparency and cost-efficiency for desired health outcomes. This activity would support the ongoing efforts of the Government of Ukraine (GoU) and its civil society partners to transform its healthcare system to effectively meet the needs of its citizens by providing technical assistance in support of the GoU, civil society, and the private sector to improve the public procurement, distribution, and availability of quality-assured medicines and health commodities. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

The DCOP will be responsible for overall technical management of RESTORE activities, including:

• Assist the Chief of Party in all aspects of project implementation, including leadership, technical direction, and management oversight for project activities and results.
• Manage day-to-day technical activities, ensuring that results are achieved on schedule and in line with USAID expectations.
• Maintain frequent communication with and be the primary technical contact for government stakeholders and counterparts.
• Assist in the preparation of all required USAID reports and deliverables including monthly activity plans, annual work plans, and all periodic project progress reports.
• Serve as acting Chief of Party when the Chief of Party is on leave or away from post.
  
  

Required Qualifications Include

• Advanced degree in public health, pharmaceutical systems, supply chain, or related discipline preferred;
• At least seven (7) years of experience implementing activities related to pharmaceutical management systems and strengthening;
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and providing technical assistance in key areas of pharmaceutical systems (such as product selection, forecasting, procurement, distribution, relational use, pharmaceutical services.);
• Knowledge of EU pharmaceutical standards and practices preferred;
• Experience collaborating with Ukrainian government officials at national, regional and local levels; and
• Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English required, and fluency/professional proficiency in Ukrainian preferred.
  
  

Application Instructions: Please apply by using this link. Applications must be submitted by close of business United States Eastern Daylight Time (ET) zone (UTC−04:00) on November 1, 2024. Please submit one application per candidate. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.