Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With 40 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity, we run lifesaving programs in more than 45 countries. Our 7,500+ professionals work to carry out innovative programs that reached more than 21 million people last year.
Action Against Hunger USA seeks an experienced Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID/Ethiopia Empowered Communities for Better Health (ECBH) program. Under this anticipated program, the USAID/Ethiopia aims to empower communities to take ownership and action over their health and nutrition and drive a cycle of accountable and responsive health service delivery.
The COP will be responsible for technical leadership and the overall management and operations of the USAID ECBH program. Working with Action Against Hunger Regional and Headquarters staff, and under the direction of the Action Against Hunger USA Country Director, the COP directly represents the ECBH program with USAID, the Government of Ethiopia, participating community-based organizations and other USAID implementing partners. As appropriate the COP will liaison with other donor-funded programs. The COP supervises all project staff and partners, including technical and financial teams.
This position is contingent upon award and will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary amp; benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees amp; qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.