Chemonics seeks a Country Director based in Manzini, Eswatini, to lead the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project in Eswatini. GHSC-PSM is the primary vehicle through which USAID procures and provides life-saving health commodities and collaborates with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. GHSC-PSM connects technical solutions, experts, and proven commercial processes to promote efficient and cost-effective health supply chains worldwide. The GHSC-PSM project in eSwatini procures life-saving HIV/AIDS health commodities and provides systems support for effective supply chain operations.

The Country Director is responsible for providing overall strategic direction and leadership for the GHSC-PSM project in eSwatini. The Country Director will manage the development of technical strategies and work plans; monitor programmatic, financial, and administrative performance; supervise the administration of standard project operating and financial procedures; manage short and long-term operational support; and maintain effective communication with the client, the home office, the public and private sectors, and other donors and cooperating agencies.

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain strong and positive working relationships with clients and partners including the U.S. government, the eSwatini Ministry of Health, and the eSwatini Central Medical Stores
• Develop and implement annual work plans and budgets that reflect the priorities of the U.S. Government, the Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders
• Strategically identify capacity gaps and arrange for appropriate training of field staff
• Ensure the use of appropriate management methodologies to plan, organize and control resources to achieve goals
• Develop, implement and review appropriate staffing, operational support, and procurement plans that lead to the effective implementation of the project’s strategy and work plan
• Manage the office operations in adherence with policies and procedures in project management, including HR management, procurement, finance, and administration
• Develop, update and implement performance monitoring plans that encompasses commodity security and logistics management indicators and include project-wide performance measures
• Oversee regular data collection and reporting and lead quarterly reviews of performance analysis to identify issues and drive evidence-based interventions
• Assess risks quarterly and implement risk management/mitigation strategies for procurement and logistics services
• Ensure compliance with procurement standard operating procedures, including supplier order fulfillment, order tracking, customs clearance/freight forwarding, storage and distribution, and logistics management information systems
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in the provision of assistance to build the capacity and capability of national systems
• Report results of the projects' work to the client, Ministry of Health, other donors, and the home office; ensure timely submission of all deliverables
• Maintain good knowledge and understanding of all office rules and procedures as set forth in the field office policy manual and other Chemonics standard operating procedures
• Perform other duties and tasks as designated by supervisor and/or project leadership

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in medicine, public health, supply chain, logistics, project management, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in the same fields plus an additional five years of work experience beyond the required ten years below
• Minimum ten years of experience in public health program management, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, and/or supply chain management systems
• Minimum five years of experience as Country Director, Deputy Director, or technical component leader or similar experience at Home Office level combined with STTA missions; experience working with U.S. government implementing partners preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage and implement complex donor-funded public health projects in a developing country context; experience in eSwatini preferred
• Skilled in leading and managing high-performing teams; ability to build capacity of team members and local government counterparts
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donors, and other key stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills; proven diplomatic and public relations skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required

Location of Assignment:

This long-term position will be based in Manzini, eSwatini, with intermittent local and international travel as required.

To Apply:

Applicants should please submit their application no later than 11:59 PM July 18, 2025. No telephone inquiries please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.