Job description
FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Director on an anticipated USAID-funded global multisectoral procurement that aims to advance local implementation of high-quality nutrition programs and policies to improve the nutritional status of women and children, particularly in the first 1000 days. This will be a full-time position for a duration of five years. Availability of the position is contingent upon successful award to FHI 360 and approval of key personnel.
Job Summary:
The Project Director leads the project and is responsible for achieving the project’s vision and strategy, overseeing the project technical team, and managing critical relationships with national and international partners and other key stakeholders. The Project Director has overall programmatic and fiscal responsibility for the project, including achieving project results, effectively communicating accomplishments, making financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all U.S. Government (USG) and the organization’s regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
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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.
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Develop and execute overall project strategy and work plan and achievement of project results.
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Direct and monitor implementation of activities within the work plan, ensuring that activities are performed to a high professional standard, effectively implemented, and fulfill the donor and organization’s requirements.
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Oversee all technical assistance and administrative support activities under the project.
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Ensure the timely, complete, and quality submission of all project deliverables, performance reports, and responses to donor requests.
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Ensure compliance with all donor-related, FHI 360, and project-specific policies.
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Supervise and mentor all senior management staff.
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Provide managerial oversight to all project activities and partnerships; and ensure compliance with FHI 360 and USG regulations.
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Oversee the sub-contract and sub- grant cycle from pre-award to close- out including solicitation processes, pre-award, award, monitoring and close-out of sub-awards based on donor regulations, policies, and procedures.
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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.
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Oversees project budget development and undertake regular analysis of project expenditure, sub- awards and lead the preparation of budget amendments/modification for negotiation with donor.
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Recruit, supervise, mentor, and motivate project team which includes staff from the organization and international and national partners.
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Maintain effective communication with the project’s Agreement Officer Representative (AOR), AOR team, and other USAID Bureaus, Offices, and Missions that buy into this mechanism.
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Liaise with headquarters Technical Team, Contracts & Grants, Finance, and Compliance staff to monitor donor regulations and policies for changes affecting the project.
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Ensure effective communication across the entire project with team and relevant stakeholders.
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Coordinate with other donor implementing partners on common objectives and activities, as needed.
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Maintain a strong and wide network with key partners and stakeholders in assigned area and ensure that the project is represented on appropriate steering and advisory groups.
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Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
Minimum Requirements:
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Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health, nutrition, or related field.
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Minimum 15+ years of project management experience (including 10+ years of strategic leadership and/or line management experience).
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Minimum of 5+ years of Chief of Party or Project Director experience on a large, high-value, and complex USG funded program that is international in scope in one of the following areas: nutrition, health, food security and/or agriculture.
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Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation.
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Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and local capacity building experience.
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Proficient in USG rules and regulations.
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Excellent management, communication, and organizational skills.
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Experience working in a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
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Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
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Experience operating in insecure environments.
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Ability to travel 15-25% of the time.
Pay Equity and Benefits:
The expected hiring salary range for this role is listed below. 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.
Hiring Salary Range: $125,000 - 186,000
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.
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.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a
competitive benefits package
, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
FHI 360 staff working in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of the type of project or client they serve, or of their employment status (full/part-time, remote, telework, or in-office), unless an accommodation applies. FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy. Full vaccination is currently defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Booster doses are not required at this time.
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