Location: Free State Province South Africa
Employment Type: Full time Fixed-term Performance Based Contract Appointment
Salary: To be negotiated
Application Deadline: 2 December 2024
About Us
NICDAM is an educational development trust registered as an NPO and PBO, with a focus on developing programmes to assist government and development within communities. Our programmes strive to strengthen and develop the skills of people/communities and to promote social behaviour change over the widest possible spectrum, but mainly in the health and social development space.
NICDAM is appointed by USAID to implement the “Children, Adolescents, and Families in the HIV Epidemic in the Free State Province (CAFHE)” in the Thabo Mofutsanyane and Lejweleputswa districts in the Free State province.
NICDAM seeks to appoint: Chief of Party.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief of Party (Senior Programme Manager) to lead and oversee the successful delivery of the “Children, Adolescents, and Families in the HIV Epidemic (CAFHE) in the Free State Province”. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, ensuring stakeholder alignment. S/he will be responsible for leading a high-quality, results-oriented activity to achieve the objectives and expected results. S/he will provide overall strategic and managerial leadership of the programme in collaboration with NICDAM management and all major stakeholders. S/he will bring a strong perspective, vision, and strategy on achieving the goal and objectives of the project.
This position requires exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and programme management skills to ensure the programme is delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable impact.
The Chief of Party (COP)’s responsibilities include the overall planning, technical leadership and coordination of all activities including the work of any sub-partners. S/he will oversee staff and sub-partners to ensure quality of activities and products developed under the project.
The COP must report operationally to the NICDAM management and have regular communication with the NICDAM management and USAID Agreement Officer Representative (AOR). The COP serves as the principal liaison to NICDAM, USAID, SAG counterparts, and other relevant implementing partners and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of the programme, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Develop and manage programme roadmaps, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and partners to achieve programme objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues that may impact programme delivery.
• Implement and promote best practices in programme management methodologies.
• Regularly report on programme progress, milestones, and outcomes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the programme team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and standards.

Minimum Qualifications:
● Holds a relevant post-graduate qualification.
● Has a minimum of 5 years of OVCY program experience.
● Has a minimum of 5 years in management of a PEPFAR-funded program.
● Demonstrated experience in managing and/or leading local or international donor funded projects.
● Demonstrated working knowledge of the U.S. Government financial and procurement rules and regulations.
● Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including NGO partners and Government Institutions of South Africa at all levels.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience to The Procurement Manager at jpeeters@nicdam.co.za.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact Jack Peeters at jpeeters@nicdam.co.za
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 2024/12/02