FHI 360

FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. With more than 4,000 staff and collaborations in more than 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and strengthen community resilience. Our work is grounded in research and science, reinforced by partnerships, and characterized by a commitment to local ownership, capacity, and sustainability. In particular, we are a global leader in strengthening health systems to accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (UHC) and national and global health goals. 

FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Director for the anticipated USAID Funded Integrated Health Systems Strengthening Activity (IHSS). The IHSS Activity will have an award ceiling between $300m and $500m with a global scope of work, potentially ranging up to 30 countries concurrently. The IHSS Activity will support the achievement of sustainable, equitable and resilient health systems through locally-led, evidence-driven, and context-specific approaches to HSS, thereby contributing to advancing primary health care, accelerating progress toward UHC, and improving health outcomes. 

Job Summary: 

The Project Director will lead the project and be responsible for achieving the project’s vision and strategy, directing the project technical team, and managing critical relationships with USAID, national and international partners, and other key stakeholders. They will have overall programmatic and fiscal responsibility for the project, including achieving project results, effectively communicating accomplishments, and ensuring compliance with all US government and the organization’s regulations. 

This position is contingent upon successful award. 

Accountabilities: 

• Serve as primary liaison with USAID 
• Develop and execute overall project strategy and work plan and achievement of project results. 
• Direct and monitor implementation of activities within the work plan, ensuring that activities are performed to a high professional standard and are consistent with best practices in the industry, effectively implemented, and fulfill donor and the organization’s requirements. 
• Manage effective consortium relationships to ensure consistently excellent delivery 
• Provide direction on senior-level policy and technical dialogue with international and national counterparts. 
• Promote data use and oversee project collaborative learning and adaptation; facilitate and promote thought leadership 
• Represent and/or ensures FHI 360 is represented at technical meetings, conferences, and workshops. 
• Ensure the timely and complete submission of all performance reports and responses to donor requests for performance, success stories, and financial information for the project. 
• Provide oversight for the project’s financial management systems and ensure that they are in line with the organization’s policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations. 
• Responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and equitable work environments for all personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems for safeguarding project participants 
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and motivate project team which includes staff from the organization (including all senior management staff) and international and national partners. 
• Ensure effective communication across the entire project with team and relevant stakeholders. 
• Coordinate with other donor implementing partners on common objectives and activities, as needed. 

Applied Knowledge & Skills: 

• Excellent management, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills are required. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices with project management, process development and execution. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of USG regulations 
• Strong time-management, multi- tasking and organizational skills. 
• Strong negotiator and collaborator who strengthens business relationships. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong consultative and negotiation skills. 
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects. 
• Excellent and demonstrated public relations, policy development, project management and diplomacy skills required. 
• Adaptable to new approaches to doing business. 
• Ability to motivate, influence and collaborate with others across all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to build positive working relationships with client representatives and national and international counterparts. 
• Ability to take initiative and focus on results. 
• Ability to learn new skills and systems, with an entrepreneurial work ethic. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence, concepts, and practices in health systems strengthening, primary health care, and universal health coverage 
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English, fluency in another relevant language preferred 

Problem Solving & Impact: 

• High-level analytical skills to identify appropriate courses of action. 
• Identifies potential risks to portfolio execution and recommends corrective actions. 
• Identifies and incorporates constraints into the portfolio process and recommends solutions. 
• Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and division operations. 
• Problems encountered are complex and highly varied. 
• Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with Organizational goals. 

Education: ** 

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in public health, public administration, international development, or a related field. 
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred. 

Experience: ** 

• Typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices (including 10+ years of strategic leadership and/or line management experience). 
• Typically requires a minimum of 5+ years of Chief of Party or Project Director experience on USG funded projects in LMICs; global projects with country buy-ins preferred 
• Experience in senior leadership roles on multi-country projects with buy-ins from country Missions 
• Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). 
• Extensive experience of USG funded projects 
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope with a highly skilled and globally distributed senior management team 
• Experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions. 
• Demonstrated experience with implementing best practices in health systems strengthening (HSS) programs 
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO) or equivalent organization. 
• Extensive experience providing technical assistance to LMIC governments 

Typical Physical Demands: 

• Typical office environment. 
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard. 
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs. 

Technology to be Used: 

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment. 

Travel Requirements: 

• 10% - 25% 

The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget. 

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

US Based Hiring Salary Range: $133,000 - $170,000

International hiring ranges will differ based on location.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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