Project Director, CDC C&T Sierra Leone

About the Opportunity

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Responsibilities

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, devotions, chapel, prayer, worship); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
• Provide overall vision, leadership, and management for the project.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with CDC, PEPFAR, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure the program achieves its objectives within scope, time, and budget.
• Oversee project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, civil society organizations, and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies.
• Represent the program at national and international forums.
• Oversee operational and administrative functions, including HR and finance.
• Monitor program performance and ensure quality and efficiency.
• Manage relationships with local partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
• Ensure compliance with CDC and organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure program alignment with objectives.

About You

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public health, medicine, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience managing complex public health programs, preferably in low-resource settings.
• Proven expertise in HIV/AIDS programs and health systems strengthening.
• Experience with PEPFAR-funded programs or CDC cooperative agreements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Eligibility

Language Requirements:

English required.

Benefits

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement:

Travel within country required.

About Company

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted