Chief of Party at The U. S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)

Chief of Party-Nigeria, USP PQM

Reports to: Regional Manager, Africa Programs, USP PQM Rockville MD USA

Summary of the Position
The Chief of Party-Nigeria is a key management role in the USP PQM program responsible for the in-country management, strategy, development, and implementation of this USAID-funded project in Nigeria, part of a global mechanism for assuring medicines quality in resource-limited settings. The Chief of Party will provide overall management, technical leadership, and direction for USP PQM activities. He/she shall act as the primary point of contact with the USAID country mission, relevant government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGO), and community groups with regard to day-to-day management and implementation.

The Chief of Party-Nigeria is expected to manage staff and subject matter experts in achieving project results. He/she will be responsible for evaluating and documenting progress (activity monitoring reports), managing design and evaluation teams, evaluating activities through consultative meetings and site visits, developing solutions to keep activities on track, and providing overall guidance and direction to the program team in order to achieve agreed targets and long-term strategic objectives. The Chief of Party will have overall responsibility for assuring that all assistance provided under the cooperative agreement is technically sound and appropriate for the needs to be addressed.

Roles and Responsibilities

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