The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt Global seeks a qualified Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded bilateral activity to increase access to and utilization of integrated, sustainably financed primary and community health care in Cambodia. The position will be based in Phnom Penh. The expected objectives of the Sustainable Outcomes through Primary Healthcare Integration (SOPHI) activity will be (1) Improved enabling environment for integrated Primary Health Care; (2) Strengthened sustainable health financing; and, (3) Improved access to and care seeking of high-quality primary health care services. We are looking for individuals who are committed to exceeding expectations and who strive to improve the lives of people worldwide.

This position is contingent upon award of the anticipated project to Abt Global and approval of the candidate by USAID.

Core Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction, technical leadership, and project management to successfully implement planned activities and produce results. Serves as the project’s key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners/stakeholders. Lead implementation of work at the subnational level and work with provincial stakeholders to improve public financial management. Coordinate closely with the home-office based staff to assure that all managerial and administrative matters are communicated, and actions comply with the provisions of the contract and with USAID. Provides leadership and technical support specifically for project staff and subcontractors. Coordinate with and leverage similar projects from surrounding development partners and local stakeholders for better results and optimized cost efficiency. Supervise the project’s technical assistance team to ensure a focus on core results, achievements of annual work plan and targets, and timely/effective implementation. Collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision. Monitor the progress and pace of project implementation, and ensure that project budget projections, expenditure, tracking and reporting are in accordance with USAID requirements, procedures and practices.

What We Value

Master’s Degree in a related field such as Public Health, Health Economics/Health Finance (preferred), Public Administration, Business Administration, or International Development + 12 years of relevant experience. PhD is preferred. 10+ (15+ preferred) years of relevant professional experience in managing complex health programs. Experience in managing USAID programs is preferred (but not required.) Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to lead and build consensus, cooperation, and coalitions among individuals with competing interests. Demonstrated expertise in heath financing, with demonstrated success in public financial management. Proven track record of working effectively with government counterparts at various levels, ideally in Southeast Asia. Experience in Cambodia is highly preferred. Experience working with relevant government ministries of health to deliver program improvement. Professional fluency in English is required. Ability to speak Khmer is preferred.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Global Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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