23/10/2026
π’ JOB VACANCY β DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY (DCOP)
π’ Organization: Interchurch Medical Assistance, Inc. (IMA World Health)
πΌ Position: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)
π¦ Project: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Response Project
π Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan
π’ Department: Programme
π€ Reports To: Chief of Party
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Advert/Approval Date: 20 October 2026 Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
π― JOB PURPOSE
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will provide strategic, operational and programmatic leadership for the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Response Project in South Sudan.
The DCOP will work closely with the Chief of Party to:
π― Lead day-to-day project implementation
π Ensure timely and effective delivery of project activities
π° Ensure compliance with project budgets
π Ensure donor requirements are met
π€ Coordinate programme, operations, finance, supply chain, HR, M&E and field teams
The DCOP may also serve as Acting Chief of Party (COP) when delegated. Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
π KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
π 1. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The successful candidate will:
π€ Support the COP in overall leadership and management of the EVD Response Project.
π Lead day-to-day project implementation.
π― Ensure achievement of project:
- Goals
- Targets
- Deliverables
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Develop and monitor:
- Annual work plans
- Implementation strategies
- Performance-tracking systems
βοΈ Ensure programme activities align with:
- Donor requirements
- National policies
- International public-health standards
π Serve as Acting Chief of Party when delegated. Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
π₯ 2. TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT
The DCOP will provide technical oversight of project implementation and ensure that programme activities are delivered effectively and according to required standards.
β οΈ The advert also assigns the DCOP responsibility for identifying project risks and implementing appropriate mitigation measures. Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
π 3. MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY & LEARNING
The DCOP will:
π Supervise project monitoring systems.
π Ensure timely collection and analysis of performance data.
π Review project performance against established indicators.
π§ Recommend corrective actions where necessary.
π Promote:
- Learning
- Knowledge sharing
- Adaptive management
π Ensure high-quality donor reporting and documentation of project achievements. Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
π€ 4. REPRESENTATION & PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT
The DCOP will represent the project in:
ποΈ Coordination forums
π₯ Technical working groups
π€ Stakeholder meetings
The position will strengthen collaboration with:
π₯ Ministry of Health
π WHO
πΆ UNICEF
π€ NGOs
π’ Other implementing partners
The DCOP will also:
π¬ Maintain strong relationships with donors and government counterparts.
π’ Support project visibility and communication efforts related to project achievements. Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
π₯ 5. TEAM LEADERSHIP & CAPACITY BUILDING
The DCOP will:
π Supervise senior project staff.
β Promote a culture of accountability and excellence.
π Conduct performance management.
π Coach and mentor team members.
π± Facilitate staff development and succession-planning initiatives.
π€ Foster:
- Collaboration
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Safeguarding
- Employee well-being Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
π¨βπΌ SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The DCOP will directly supervise:
π€ Program Managers
π€ Technical Leads
π M&E Manager
π’ Operations Manager
π₯ Other senior project personnel assigned
The position will also provide indirect supervision of all project staff through the management structure. Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
β CORE COMPETENCIES
The advert identifies the following key competencies:
π Leadership and team management
π§ Strategic planning and problem-solving
π€ Communication and stakeholder engagement
π Report writing and presentation skills
πͺ Ability to work under pressure and in insecure environments Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
π WORKING CONDITIONS & TRAVEL
π The position is based in Kapoeta.
π Frequent field travel will be required between:
ποΈ Kapoeta North County
ποΈ Kapoeta South County
The role may require:
β° Working outside normal office hours during reporting periods or field activities.
π Frequent field travel.
ποΈ Working in challenging environments and basic living conditions.
π‘οΈ Compliance with organizational:
- Security requirements
- Health and safety
- Safeguarding
- Code-of-conduct requirements Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
π© HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit:
π CV
βοΈ Covering Letter
The covering letter should include contact details for at least three professional references from previous employers.
π§ Submit to:
Human Resource Office β IMA World Health
π§ [email protected]
π’ Alternatively, applications may be hand-delivered to the IMA World Health Juba Office (Interchurch Medical Assistance), Gosehen House, Gate 1. Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
π Suggested Email Subject
Application β Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), EVD Response Project
β° APPLICATION DEADLINE
π΄ Friday, 6 November 2026
β° 5:00 PM South Sudan Local Time Advert Deputy Chief of Party - β¦
β οΈ Application documents once deposited will not be returned.
π Applicants are advised not to submit original documents, as IMA World Health will not be responsible for loss of original documents.