Chief of Party I - PMI REACH Malaria

This position is contingent on funding.

Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the project's primary liaison with USG Mission(s), international and regional partners, and host
• country government officials, while serving as the point of contact with PATH, in coordination with CRS’ REACH Team Director.
• Coordinate implementation according to REACH contract expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget. Ensure coordination between program and operations leads. Ensure the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per CRS MEAL policy and procedures.
• Ensure proper financial management of PMI REACH Malaria activities in country, working with country office teams through analyzing financial data, monitoring project expenses against budgets, and forecasting, with support from the CRS PMI REACH Malaria Finance and Operations Officer.
• Collaborate with CRS REACH Project Lead and technical advisors and PATH PMI REACH Malaria technical advisors for technical inputs into project deliverables and activity plans.
• Effectively manage senior programming and operations talent. Manage team dynamics and staff well
• being. Provide coaching and mentoring. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of senior staff.
• Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans and ensure the updating of such plans.
• Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance with the sub
• contract, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration and reporting to PATH and USG. Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
• Coordinate country buy
• in planning, review meetings, and relationships with consortium partner organizations, including organization of review/planning meetings to track progress of implementation of interventions. Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.
• Work closely with the relevant stakeholders, including Ministry of Health, universities, NGOs, civil society, and private sector partners in coordinating activity implementation.
• Develop and write technical documents, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tools, checklists, guidelines for training and capacity building of staff as needed.
• Document activities and field observations for program reports, support in the creation of presentations for updates and meetings.
• Oversee the development of communication strategies and materials, complying with any donor and REACH branding and marketing Requirements and procedures.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze, and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high
• quality training and technical assistance.

• Master’s degree with at least eight (8) years of work Experience in public health, international development, or related field.
• At least eight (8) years of Experience managing multi
• million
• dollar health programs in developing countries, including Experience and technical knowledge of malaria.
• At least five (5) years of Experience as a Chief of Party of USG awards and contract with strong knowledge of and Experience in effective budget management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage technical teams and multi
• partner collaborative projects, with in
• depth knowledge of developing country government systems and procedures for managing complex programs with multiple sites and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with stakeholders in the malaria services space, including malaria case management, community health, prevention of Mi. P, SMC, surveillance, data collection and use for service delivery.
• Recognized leader in malaria as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, etc.
• Demonstrated Experience of successful program management, including management of complex, high
• value, multi
• activity projects, with complicated logistics.
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships.
• Ability to represent and present to high
• level USG and government officials.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, Power. Point, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

• Serve as the project's primary liaison with USG Mission(s), international and regional partners, and host
• country government officials, while serving as the point of contact with PATH, in coordination with CRS’ REACH Team Director.
• Coordinate implementation according to REACH contract expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget. Ensure coordination between program and operations leads. Ensure the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per CRS MEAL policy and procedures.
• Ensure proper financial management of PMI REACH Malaria activities in country, working with country office teams through analyzing financial data, monitoring project expenses against budgets, and forecasting, with support from the CRS PMI REACH Malaria Finance and Operations Officer.
• Collaborate with CRS REACH Project Lead and technical advisors and PATH PMI REACH Malaria technical advisors for technical inputs into project deliverables and activity plans.
• Effectively manage senior programming and operations talent. Manage team dynamics and staff well
• being. Provide coaching and mentoring. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of senior staff.
• Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans and ensure the updating of such plans.
• Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance with the sub
• contract, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration and reporting to PATH and USG. Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
• Coordinate country buy
• in planning, review meetings, and relationships with consortium partner organizations, including organization of review/planning meetings to track progress of implementation of interventions. Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.
• Work closely with the relevant stakeholders, including Ministry of Health, universities, NGOs, civil society, and private sector partners in coordinating activity implementation.
• Develop and write technical documents, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tools, checklists, guidelines for training and capacity building of staff as needed.
• Document activities and field observations for program reports, support in the creation of presentations for updates and meetings.
• Oversee the development of communication strategies and materials, complying with any donor and REACH branding and marketing Requirements and procedures.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze, and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and ensure the design and delivery of high
• quality training and technical assistance.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States of America to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. Registered in Zimbabwe under PVO Act number 6/2002, CRS works with church and non church organizations to assist the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.CRS is the Major Subcontractor of the USG funded contract led by PATH for the project titled “PMI REACH Malaria (Reaching Every At Risk Community & Household with Malaria Services).”CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS ́ Code of Conduct.CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people especially children and vulnerable adults to live free from abuse and harm.Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the Skills, effort, Responsibilities, and Responsibilities associated with the position.CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Applicant Instructions: Please email a cover letter, and curriculum vitae which should include three to: Zimbabwe.crs@crs.org. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.The closing date for applications is Monday, 17th November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.CRS does not charge application fees or processing fees to potential applicants or any fee throughout the recruitment process.Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. CRS carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.By applying for this job, the candidate understands and acknowledges that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect. Further, s/he understands that if successful, s/he will be subject to a comprehensive Experience check, and personal/professional will be asked to evaluate the candidate’s behaviors related to safeguarding related topics.