Deputy Chief of Party - Russia

Organization: Population Services International

Website: PSI

Title: Deputy Chief of Party

Location: Moscow, Russia

Salary: Not Listed

Description: 
PSI seeks qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded HIV prevention project for at-risk populations in Russia. The project aims to contribute to the Government of Russia's fight against HIV/AIDS promoting HIV prevention programs targeting most at-risk populations (MARPs), particularly injecting drug uses (IDUs), the primary drivers of the epidemic. In collaboration with key stakeholders working in the area of HIV, the project is intended to provide technical expertise and support which will contribute to the federal endorsement of an essential package of HIV prevention services for IDUs. With a growing number of prevention programs and models developed in Russia today, the new project also aims to assist in the consolidation of the various prevention approaches into a broad, yet targeted, menu of effective services for prevention programs, particularly for IDUs. The project will also emphasize strengthening the technical capacity of civil society and government organizations implementing HIV prevention activities targeting IDUs.

The Deputy Chief of Party will specifically be responsible for providing technical leadership in the areas of behavior change communications, and monitoring and evaluation, while also playing an active role in the general management and leadership of the project. This position is based in Moscow, Russia and reports to the Chief of Party for the HIV Prevention for At-Risk Populations Project.
Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public health, health administration, health management, medicine, or health specialization required
• At least 6 years of experience leading HIV or drug demand reduction projects in developing countries
• At least 5 years work experience in Russia or the former Soviet Union, managing and leading cross-cultural teams
• Proven experience developing and advocating with government, donors, other stakeholder and partners
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication, report writing, financial management, project monitoring, and supervision/mentoring of staff
• Ability to use both English and Russian in professional settings
• Willingness to travel in country up to 20% of the time

The successful candidate will able to thrive in a matrix management setting, be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have demonstrated experience implementing HIV/AIDS prevention programs; in-depth understanding of regional coordination mechanisms; and proven ability to produce results. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in program management with knowledge of USAID regulations and reporting requirements.

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