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Chemonics seeks a director of donor integration to manage a one-year, $8.8 million Global Fund Nigeria Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, and Distribution project. Chemonics has been engaged to provide health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance for HIV/AIDS relief and malaria prevention and elimination. Working in partnership with the government of Nigeria, Chemonics’ multi-donor logistics platform addresses all elements of a supply chain throughout Nigeria. The director of donor integration will be responsible for overall management, quality and timeliness of deliverables, programmatic impact, external representation, and coordination with the Global Fund, principal recipients, and the Global Health and Supply Chain – Procurement Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain strong, positive working relationships with clients and partners including Global Fund, the government of Nigeria, principal recipients, GHSC-PSM Nigeria country director, USAID, and local governments
• Work with the GHSC-PSM Nigeria country director and deputy country director to ensure horizontal integration of the Chemonics Global Fund and GHSC-PSM teams
• Coordinate management of warehousing and distribution orders for health and non-health products listed under the Global Fund contract, working with all third-party logistics providers and the GHSC-PSM team in country, ensuring establishment of and adherence to standard operating procedures for both functions, and that they have documented security and insurance plans
• Collaborate with GHSC-PSM and state logistics management coordinating units on data and report collection, helping harmonize the logistics management information system and ensure data viability of national stock
• Coordinate with partners to conduct proper waste management activities and biannual waste drives as needed or required by the Global Fund
• Develop and update forecasting tools for Global Fund HIV and malaria commodities
• Oversee regular data collection and reporting; lead quarterly performance reviews to identify issues and drive evidence-based interventions
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for warehousing and distribution services
• Assess risks quarterly and implement risk management/mitigation strategies
• Supervise and direct technical and administrative staff
• Oversee project performance management, strategic communications, and compliance with contractual obligations and results

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of experience managing and implementing complex donor-funded public health programs or projects in a developing country
• Bachelor’s degree in a health or management-related discipline; advanced degree preferred
• Experience managing supply chain systems
• Experience in public health program management, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies preferred
• Demonstrated ability to create efficiencies and lead operational transformation in large, complex public health programs, preferably with experience in medical procurement, logistics, and supply chain management
• Skill leading and managing high-performing teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with cooperating partners to implement complex programs
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills; proven diplomatic and public relations skills
• Experience with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria or related donors preferred
• Prior experience in Nigeria and/or West Africa preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluent written and spoken English