Palladium

Chief of Party, USAID Burkina Faso Health System Strengthening

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. 

This Proposal Opportunity:

The USAID Burkina Faso Health Systems Strengthening program aims to enhance Burkina Faso's healthcare system over a 5-year period. Through forging strategic partnerships, the program seeks sustainable solutions to address critical health challenges and improve access to quality services. The Chief of Party will lead program implementation, oversee strategic planning, and engage stakeholders to achieve impactful outcomes. Collaboration with government officials and local partners will drive sustainable improvements in Burkina Faso's healthcare infrastructure, significantly benefiting communities.

The Chief of Party will serve as the primary representative of Palladium and the project to USAID and all other stakeholders, including donors and the government of Burkina Faso. They will act as the direct liaison with the USAID COR and will be responsible for achieving project results through a defined vision and strategy. The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership and management of the project, ensuring the fulfillment of technical objectives, effective management of financial resources and program staff, and successful maintenance of partnering agreements. Additionally, they will foster positive working relationships with government officials and local partners, oversee client reporting, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services. Proficiency in managing people, events, and diverse cultures, as well as expertise in health systems strengthening, are essential for this role.

• This is an anticipated project, and all positions are contingent upon award from USAID. *

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall project strategy, workplan, and budget to achieve project results in Burkina Faso.
• Act as the project's primary liaison with USAID, other implementing partners, the government of Burkina Faso, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize professional networks and reputation to cultivate collaborative relationships, ensuring alignment with other programs and donor activities, including public/private sector partnerships, in Burkina Faso.
• Ensure that interventions maintain high technical quality and adhere to the project's scope of work in Burkina Faso.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to staff, enhancing their capacity and expertise in Burkina Faso.
• Facilitate communication regarding project status, actions, decisions, risks, and schedules for the project portfolio in Burkina Faso.
• Supervise budget implementation and financial management in Burkina Faso.
• Ensure compliance with Palladium, USG/USAID, and other regulations and policies in Burkina Faso.
• Fulfill other related duties and responsibilities as assigned in Burkina Faso.

Key Competencies Required:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Health Administration, or Health Policy and Management.
• Minimum of ten years of proven leadership in administering similar-sized international donor-supported programs, with expertise in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting, including experience working in the health system in Burkina Faso.
• Strong understanding of USAID contract management, policies, procedures, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners, leading multi-disciplinary teams effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, vital for meeting diverse technical and managerial demands.
• Proven record of effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders, including high-level government entities and international agencies.
• Proficiency in administrative, procurement, financial, and logistical aspects of project implementation.
• Effective personnel recruitment and management skills, with a talent for coordination and decision-making, and adeptness in leading change management processes.
• Familiarity with USG regulations and subaward compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, financial, and evaluative skills, capable of adapting quickly to changing requirements and
• competing demands.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and balance priorities efficiently within tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English and French is required.

Professional Expertise/Competencies Preferred:

• Fluency in both English and French is required.
• Burkina Faso nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background 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 or Indigenous status. 

Should you require any adjustments or accommodation to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss. 

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.