United States of America: Management information systems manager
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 20 Feb 2014
Chemonics seeks a management information systems (MIS) manager for the five-year, multibillion dollar, USAID-funded Global Health Supply Chain Project, expected to be awarded and operational in December 2014. The project will consolidate procurement and assistance components of the current USAID DELIVER and Supply Chain Management System programs. It will support global health initiatives in HIV/AIDS, malaria, maternal and child health, and reproductive health, focusing on global commodity procurement and logistics, systems strengthening to support in-country supply chain management, and collaboration via strategic engagement to improve long-term global supply of health commodities. The project will be USAID's primary vehicle for procuring and providing health commodities to partner countries and assisting them to improve their management of health commodity supply chains. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Oversee and manage development of the MIS system and of IT subcontractors to improve commodity procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and data visibility
Lead collaboration for development, deployment, and implementation of appropriate tools necessary to improve MIS systems and their use for decision-making; lead the MIS team and ensure resources are available for day-to-day running of the system
Examine system to identify risks, security issues, redundancies, and backup procedures
Develop and maintain materials necessary for running the MIS, including standard operating procedures, support and maintenance plans, quality assurance, training plans, risk management processes, and data management
Work with program leadership and IT subcontractors to enhance and integrate the system across health commodities and along the supply chain
Produce accurate and timely reports on the project as requested and keep senior program management informed of key issues
Ensure that all MIS activities follow USAID regulations and project management standards
Qualifications:
Advanced degree in information technology, business, management, or international development preferred; or bachelor's degree and an additional five years of work experience
Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale MIS programs
Experience working in developing countries or low-resource settings
Skilled in leading and managing a large high-performing team of senior managers and technicians
Ability to work with cooperating partners in implementing complex programs
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills; proven diplomatic and public relations skills
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in written and spoken English required; proficiency in a foreign language of USAID-supported countries desirable; knowledge of French, Spanish, or Portuguese preferred
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to IDIQsupplychain@chemonics.com by February 10, 2014. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Global Supply Chain - Management Information Systems Manager" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
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