Deputy Project Director

About the Opportunity

The Deputy Project Director provides complementary experience and skills to the Project Director. The Deputy Project Director will provide managerial oversight and guidance to the program. He/she will work closely with the Project Director, who is responsible for the overall strategic direction and technical oversight for the Burundi office. He/she will also work closely with program implementation teams to ensure project resources are applied appropriately (e.g. human, financial and materials).

Responsibilities

• Supervising technical and/or program management staff
• Overseeing annual work planning, implementation and reporting of project activities
• Representing Jhpiego to donors and partners
• Managing human resource systems for the Jhpiego Burundi Office
• Contribute to the overall strategy and management of the Jhpiego Country Office
• Undertake the responsibilities of the Project Director in their absence

About You

Advanced degree in public health, clinical degree or related degree. A minimum of six years of mid-to-senior level experience in designing, implementing or managing large, complex projects in developing countries. Fluent in French and English.

Eligibility

Master’s degree in health or social sciences or a related field preferred.

Benefits

- Medical insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities

About Company

Jhpiego is a nonprofit global health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For over 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families.