FHI 360 is seeking a visionary public health expert for the role of Senior Director, Emerging Global Health Threats. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Growth, the Senior Director will launch FHI 360โs new Center for Emerging Global Health Threats and serve as a senior advisor to the SVP, providing strategic guidance and addressing issues critical to the groupโs success. The successful candidate will lead research analysis and evidence use to shape FHI 360โs strategic vision, establish partnerships, and build a robust portfolio that addresses the worldโs most pressing threats to health and well-being.
As a recognized thought leader, the Senior Director will leverage FHI 360โs multisectoral portfolio to design integrated health solutions and enhance the impact of our research, programming, and advocacy efforts. The Senior Director will collaborate with program and technical experts across FHI 360 Global Operations to develop evidence-based approaches to complex challenges.
The selected candidate will spearhead the development of long-term resource mobilization and operational plans for the new Center and work closely with organizational leaders including the Chief Strategy and Evidence Officer and the Chief Impact Officer to identify priority growth areas, shape markets, and secure new business.
This position can be based in any country where FHI 360 has a registered office, and where the candidate has relevant work authorization.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Complexity & Problem Solving:
Navigate complex issues within the international development landscape, leveraging expertise to define and address challenges unique to the Centerโs focus area.
Develop and execute long-term operational plans that align with FHI 360โs organizational strategy and address emerging global health threats.
Translate FHI 360โs overarching organizational strategy into actionable plans for the Center for Emerging Global Health Threats.
Identify priority areas to grow FHI 360โs emerging global health threats practice area based on market analysis and FHI 360โs competitive strengths.
Select opportunities to pursue across diverse funders to grow the portfolio and secure funding for research, programs, and advocacy.
Foster innovation and drive the adoption of evidence-based practices in the portfolio.
Achieve lasting impact for the Centerโs portfolio by delivering high-quality results.
Achieve operational goals and business development targets in support of the organizational strategy.
Expertise & Influence:
Serve as an internal and external high-visibility expert and spokesperson for FHI 360โs emerging global health threats portfolio, inclusive of research, programs, and advocacy.
Engage with senior management, executives, and key stakeholders to cultivate partnerships crucial to the Centerโs success.
Align the 3-Year Resource Mobilization Plan for climate action with the Centerโs 3-Year Operational Plan to ensure strategic integration with existing FHI 360 core product lines.
Develop indicators and provide data for monitoring and measuring global health threats metrics.
Oversee the implementation of strategies for market shaping and advocacy to drive future business and lead efforts for new business lines.
Collaboration & Interaction:
Identify and establish new collaborative partnerships with funders, government entities, and key stakeholders to build FHI 360โs reputation and credibility.
Engage with senior management, executives, and key stakeholders to cultivate partnerships crucial to the Centerโs success
Collaborate with business development and technical teams across operational units to contribute to the 3-Year Resource Mobilization Plans and lead the development of the 3-Year Emerging Global Health Threats Operational Plan.
Participate in or secure FHI 360 staff participation in external outreach, conferences, meetings, and visits to showcase FHI 360โs work and build its reputation in the market.
Represent FHI 360 to current and potential funders, partners, and government representatives.
Forge and maintain collaborative relationships with global operations teams.
Facilitate the collection, documentation, and dissemination of evidence and best practices.
Share best practices and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in scientific forums and technical networks.
Stay current on funding opportunities and support/lead business development efforts.
Task Management & Efficiency:
Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Supervise senior staff members, directing team activities, capacity strengthening efforts, and the implementation of annual work plans.
Manage and coordinate the implementation of strategic and operational plans for the Center.
Foster capacity strengthening of global staff working on emerging global health threats in program delivery.
Foster locally led development and support national staff thought leadership efforts.
Leverage expertise across the organization for analysis, technical support, knowledge products, and strategic and operational plans.
Embrace other duties as assigned, contributing to the teamโs multifaceted and evolving responsibilities.
Qualifications: