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 projectโs 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 organizationโs 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 organizationโs 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 projectโs financial management systems and ensure that they are in line with the organizationโs 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.