Deputy Chief of Party for Operations


Abt Associates Inc. is managing a large program to support Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) for Malaria in Uganda. The program provides technical and Implementation assistance to the Ministry of Health and National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) to support all aspects of the national IRS program, targeting key districts across the country. Abt is seeking assistance for this and prospect IRS efforts in the following capacities:

1. Deputy Chief of Party for Operations (based in Gulu):
• Provide strategic supervision to program operations
• Provide competent guidance on malaria and IRS to ensure successful IRS logistics
• Manage partners and project team
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local governments.


Job requirement

(Requirements: Master degree in public administration, environmental management, business or operations management, or other relevant discipline. 10+ years of relevant experience, management of complex programs, ability to anticipate and solve problems, strong interpersonal communication skills, advanced written/oral skills in English, knowledge of Acholi preferred)

How to apply

To be considered for any of the listed positions, an applicant must Submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of the applicant's qualifications for the desired position by September 1, 2011, to:
Ugancajobs@abtassoc.com
In the subject line of the email, write the word "IRS". specific title, and location (Kampala or Gulu) of the position you wish to apply far. If you wish to apply for more than one position, please , submit separate applications for each position.