Deputy Chief of Party, Uganda Strengthening Supply Chain Systems Follow-On
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Deputy Chief of Party, Uganda Strengthening Supply Chain Systems Follow-On
About Palladium:
Palladium is a global company working to design, develop anddeliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around theglobe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; buildenduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems toaddress global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over90 countries and have a workforce of 4, talented, motivated, and diversestaff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.
The Supply ChainManagement (SCM) portfolio at Palladium is a dynamic community of practice withtalented colleagues working toward the goal of providing unmatched servicedelivery with unprecedented levels of visibility, accountability, and data todrive decision making, while enabling local supply chain management ecosystemsto grow and mature.
This Opportunity:
The DeputyChief of Party will collaborate with the Chief of Party to supervise a team ofsupply chain management professionals dedicated to enhancing Uganda's healthsystem through the reinforcement of its supply chain management infrastructure.Serving as the primary overseer of technical assistance, the Deputy Chief ofParty will focus on pivotal aspects of health supply chain systems enhancement,including procurement, warehousing, and distribution. Additionally, they willbe responsible for managing the structure, strategy, development, andimplementation of workplans, while also coordinating with pertinentstakeholders.
Location:
The position is basedin Kampala, Uganda.
Reporting and Supervision:
The Deputy Chief ofParty reports to the Chief of Party and leads the overall technical directionof the project.
PrimaryDuties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Chief of Party with assigning staff to project work plans and USAID requests, such as staff procurement
Oversee the development and execution of work planning processes
Co-lead and manage systematic functions such as budget, work plan, and report development, and effectively implement the program strategy
Provide operational support and help structure systems
Manage the structure, organization, and technical assistance strategy for complex health supply chain activities. Leverage demonstrated experience leading technical assistance and supply chain programs.
Troubleshoot implementation issues and ensure timely delivery of project goals
Cultivate open communication throughout the project with the Chief of Party, other relevant internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders
Assist the Chief of Party in coordinating internal and external stakeholders, such as donors, international organizations, host country institutions, and USAID
Safeguard compliance with USAID, GOU and USG laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
KeyCompetencies Required:
Experience as a Deputy Chief of Party or in a senior leadership position of a project that is implemented at the country level that required the assembling, managing, and supervising complex teams.
Demonstrated experience overseeing and providing technical assistance in key areas of the health sector such as procurement, warehousing, and distribution.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders including government agencies, governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies.
Experience in monitoring and documenting project activities and outcomes.
Strong interpersonal skills such as leadership, being a team player, and dependability.
Detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities within designated timeframes.
Receptive and adaptable to changing demands and requirements.
Exceptional knowledge of written and spoken English.
ProfessionalExpertise/Competencies Preferred:
Demonstrated experience in supply chain management best practices.
Ugandan nationals with experience working in various countries, especially in Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.
Equity,Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committedto embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcomeapplications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity todrive innovation, creativity, success, and good practice. We positively welcomeand seek to ensure that we achieve diversity in our workforce, and that all jobapplicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of theirbackground or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to)socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion,ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital orIndigenous status.
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