FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Project Director, Linkages Project
Description:
Currently, FHI 360 is recruiting a project director to provide leadership in the implementation of an ambitious, global key population program aimed at delivering quality HIV prevention, care and treatment services to sex workers and their clients, men who have sex with men, transgender persons and people who inject drugs. This will be accomplished by scaling up evidence-based interventions, promoting and safeguarding human rights, testing and documenting new approaches and increasing the capacity of local governments and civil society organizations. Based in Washington D.C., the Project Director will provide overall leadership for the project, direct all project activities and staff, and serve as the primary point of contact with USAID both centrally and with field missions. S/he will also serve as the external face of the project to the donor and the broader development community – notably with global key population constituency lead networks.
The Project Director will be responsible for leading a broad spectrum of activities, including strategic planning, overall program execution and results, technical thought leadership, communication and relationship management with key partners/stakeholders, facilitation of global knowledge sharing, and financial/human resource management. The Project Director will ensure the evidence-based program is grounded on human rights approaches and is well designed and executed per high quality standards.
- Suitably qualified candidates openly living with HIV and/or who are representative of the key populations affected by HIV are also actively encouraged to apply.*
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Direct overall project vision, design and implementation of a five-year $73 million project.
- Ensure that targets set across buy in countries and regions are met, on budget and on time.
- Ensure internal management systems for contracting, recruitment and delivery move rapidly to respond to the demands for service delivery on the ground.
- Foster innovation and new ideas for better targeted, and more cost-efficient and effective strategies to reach key populations and retain them in services.
- Ensure human rights based approaches are embedded in the life cycle of the project through strengthening and promoting community engagement and involvement.
- Develop, manage and maintain strategic partnerships among a variety of stakeholders, partners, governments, civil society and donor organizations – notably through management of the LINKAGES Advisory Board.
- Identify opportunities and negotiate partnership programs to leverage other synergistic donor, governmental and organizational resources.
- Supervise either directly or indirectly technical, management and operations, and SI (Strategic Information) staff to carry out activities designed in cooperation with USAID; in so doing, ensure activities are fully accomplished, meet expected technical and management quality standards, and are delivered on schedule.
- Lead development of annual work plans for timely submission to and approval by USAID to implement those plans.
- Serve as primary point of contact with USAID staff and ensure communications flow smoothly between project and USAID by maintaining a collective approach towards key issues.
- Oversee technical reviews, including outside evaluations if any, and manage indicated changes in program direction and focus.
- Ensure solid and regular communication and engagement with both core and other strategic partners, providing them technical guidance and oversight to ensure optimal participation in the project. Oversee monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring that program is adequately monitored and that evaluative thinking is incorporated appropriately into the program wherever possible.
- Guide technical and organizational capacity building initiatives with local partners and senior staff to ensure delivery of high-quality training, technical assistance, and reports.
- Represent USAID interests in advancing evidence-based and innovative key population strategies and approaches on a global, regional and local level.
- Oversee full administration of the project, including human and financial resources.
Qualifications:
- Masters’ degree or its international equivalent in public health, behavioral, life/social sciences or other fields related to international development.
- 10 or more years of experience leading, implementing, and managing large, complex public health projects in developing countries, with a focus on HIV service delivery, capacity building, and human rights in support of key populations
- Excellent written communication skills as well as strong public presentation skills, including the ability to represent the Project to key stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience handling complex project and contractual negotiations.
- Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; proficiency in other major languages a plus.
- Solid experience working in a non-governmental organization – preferably with a focus on HIV service delivery.
- Recent international experience delivering HIV prevention, care, treatment programs for key populations most affected by HIV in Africa, Asia and/or Latin America/The Caribbean
- Demonstrated leadership in building and sustaining positive working relationships and partnerships with donor agencies, host country governments, and partners at local, country, regional, and international levels.
- Proven track record of increasing responsibility to oversee all aspects of USAID-funded projects, including financial, human resource, compliance and quality assurance components.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating annual work plans and directing teams to complete objectives/activities on time within budget while meeting high quality standards.
- Travel requirement: greater than 25%
- Experience directing a multi-year, multi-million dollar public health development project; technical experience in HIV prevention, care and treatment of marginalized populations such as female sex workers, drug users, etc.
- Proven leadership and management ability with teams of diverse backgrounds in a matrixed environment.
- Respected voice in the global key population community and a solid understanding of the structural factors that affect HIV service uptake for sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender persons and people who inject drugs.
- Experience in strategic communications, public relations, policy advocacy and media engagement.
- Established networking and partnership development skills notably with the global key population constituency lead networks, the Global Fund and UN agencies
- Experience in public health systems at all levels, international public health policy and foreign aid systems preferred.
- Exceptional communication and relationship management skills with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong proven record with strategy development and analytical capacity building.
- Track record in innovation and quality service delivery.
- Excellent problem solving, program management and program implementation skills.
- Maturity and ability to maintain composure under stressful situations and tight deadlines.
This job description 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.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
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