Deputy Chief of Party - HIV/TB Project

About the role

Aurum is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party to oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational aspects of a USAID-funded project in Limpopo Province focused on HIV and TB epidemic control. The position covers administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting and financial aspects, ensuring compliance with USAID and Aurum HQ regulations. It is contingent on award and approval from USAID.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, procurement and grants administration of the project
• Develop and manage programme team priorities, work plans and budgets so activities are delivered on time, within budget and in line with USAID and Aurum policies
• Coordinate the design and review of project documents with the Chief of Party
• Support annual work plans and the submission of monthly and quarterly progress reports to USAID
• Represent the project to USAID and government stakeholders and respond to their information, data and monitoring requests
• Explore monthly engagement opportunities with stakeholders and foster collaboration across the project
• Provide guidance, training and mentorship to programme staff and supervise their professional development
• Supervise daily financial operations, including cash flow, timesheets, reporting to USAID and monitoring obligations, budgets and expenditures
• Work with USAID, the Department of Health, implementing partners and other provincial stakeholders
• Take part in grant oversight, including development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closing

Required profile

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health or a related field
• 8+ years of experience with increasing responsibility overseeing administrative, financial and operational aspects of large, complex development activities in South Africa
• Prior experience as a Deputy Chief of Party
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams in complex environments
• Strong written, presentation and communication skills in English

Required skills

• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations on human resources, financial management, financial reporting, procurement and grants management
• Procurement and financial reporting