Chief of Party (COP), USAID/Bantu II

Position: Chief of Party (COP), USAID/Bantu II

Location: Indonesia

Note: This position is being re-posted based on updates to USAID requirements for the COP role.

Integra, USAID’s 2021 Small Business of the Year, is an international development firm dedicated to programming that promotes economic growth and improves livelihoods. We specialize in analytical and implementation support services to USAID Bureaus and Missions, providing customized, timely, and high- quality technical assistance under demand-driven IDIQ and BPA contracts and using proven systems and processes that allow for rapid responsiveness to USAID needs. During the past 13 years, Integra has performed over 100 complex multi- disciplinary international development assignments across 52+ countries, demanding broad technical expertise and delivery under stringent deadlines and leveraging over $1.2 billion in public and private investment for development reforms. Corporate expertise includes data collection, assessments and analytics, monitoring and evaluation, training and institutional capacity development, and CLA/knowledge management, enabling evidence-based learning and decision-making.

Integra is seeking a Chief of Party for the USAID Health Technical Assistance Project (USAID Bantu II) is a five-year task order awarded to Integra Government Services International LLC (Integra) in partnership with FHI 360. As a follow-up to BANTI I, BANTU II is the next-generation health sector support mechanism designed to enable USAID to continue engaging in effective and adaptive technical assistance while accelerating local ownership and Indonesian self-reliance goals. This position will report to Integra’s Technical Director of USAID contracts and will be based in Indonesia. Local and expatriate candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and technical direction throughout the life of the project with a focus on achieving results as described in the contract documentation.
Experience in managing similar platforms is preferable.
Serve as a primary point of contact for USAID staff and relevant stakeholders, reporting on progress, assessing evolving needs, communicating lessons learned, etc.
Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including the USAID/Indonesia Mission and relevant regional, and national actors including implementing partners, government institutions, and other professional organizations.
Oversee the start-up of the contract and project-wide products and initiatives, and contribute to technical work products, provide quality assurance, and own the delivery of high-value reports, workshops, etc. to USAID clients.
Work with Integra home-office staff in personnel and financial management of the overall project. Ensure compliance with USAID regulations, Integra’s policies and standard operating procedures, and national laws and policies.
Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure the programmatic and financial integrity of the project and to achieve rapid and sustained project goals, objectives, and targets.
Oversee the project’s operations, finances, and administration to ensure compliance with project results and oversight of project activities to achieve the stated objectives.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships and alliances with USAID, the Indonesian Government Ministries, other USG implementing partners, private sector partners and other key stakeholders in Indonesia.
Ensure the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation.
Develop strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the program in line with USAID guidelines to achieve project objectives.
Provide guidance, in collaboration with key staff, to subcontractors and subgrantees and coordinate activities with other agencies.
Ensure compliance with USAID operational policies and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in public health, public administration, government, international development, or other relevant area of study.
Proven ability to guide all aspects of technical assistance support, and team building and communication in a multi-cultural setting.
10 years of experience on health projects providing TA work and/or sub-contract management.
10 years of PM and leadership, including large USAID funded projects.
Demonstrated leadership capacity, strategic vision, and ability to build and sustain positive relationships with donor agencies, governments, and partners.
Strong interpersonal and PM skills.
Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial, and evaluative skills.
Experience with USAID rules and regulations.