Country Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the ICAP at Columbia University, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director, the Country Director serves as the primary representative in the Philippines and is responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of ICAP’s entire program of research, technical assistance and training. The Country Director is responsible for managing the technical, programmatic and operational aspects of the program and ensures optimal use of human, financial and physical resources and for full compliance with donor regulations and requirements and University policies and leads the implementation and monitoring of ICAP’s portfolio of work in the Philippines. As the lead representative of ICAP in the Philippines, the Country Director will develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the Government of the Philippines and will effectively represent the project and the organization to the government, donors, CDC, PEPFAR and other implementing partners.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides strategic leadership to the design and implementation of country programs, projects and activities and oversees program planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.

• 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.

• Provides leadership and ensures all projects and activities meet the technical standards and expectations of ICAP and its donors and supporters.

• Oversees and coordinates the successful completion of planning and budgeting requirements of the country office.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Develops and maintains highly collaborative working relationships with representatives from the Government, academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and collaborating partners.

• Ensures documentation and dissemination of findings, impact, innovations, and lessons learned.

• Leads in-country efforts for development and mobilization of new resources and donor commitments.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION

• MBChB / MD (or international equivalent), PhD, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree in the fields of public health or international development

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

• Demonstrated experience in HIV/AIDS program development, implementation and monitoring in resource-limited settings

• Demonstrated knowledge of the national health system in the Philippines, status of the national HIV epidemic and current national HIV response plans and frameworks;

• Proven record of leading donor-funded projects, which consistently meet objectives and targets

• Demonstrated experience working on or leading health and development projects supported by the US Government (USG), CDC, PEPFAR, UN system agencies, foundations or other bilateral donors

• Demonstrated knowledge of rules, regulations and requirements of USG and other major international donors

• Demonstrated experience and skills in public health diplomacy, negotiation and cross-cultural communications

• Excellent oral presentation and writing skills

• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems, constraints and issues relevant to project implementation and performance

• Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor a culturally diverse team operating in complex environments

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience overseeing the design and implementation of research studies, public health evaluations and training and education programs

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent domestic travel and 2-4 and international trips, per year are expected