Senegal Project Director, STRIDES

About the Opportunity

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, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Job Summary

The Senegal Project Director, STRIDES leads and directs implementation of an anticipated Activity to enhance global health priorities in country with the general objectives to strengthen capacity across laboratory and surveillance systems to prevent, detect, and rapidly and effectively respond to emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats. They will fulfill the diverse managerial requirements of the Activity and have technical and management responsibility for all activities, personnel, and budget/spending. The Senegal Project Director, STRIDES serves as the Activity’s primary liaison with posts in country, local government, and other global health security implementing partners working in country in addition to overseeing STRIDES subcontractors operating in country. The Senegal Project Director, STRIDES will lead the development and implementation of annual work plans, monitoring and evaluation activities, technical and financial reporting, and other administrative elements of the Activity.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates implementation of Activity to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters.
• Establishes work plans, teams, and SOPs to meet Activity goals and ensure compliance with policies.
• Directly manages technical, financial and operational staff responsible for all aspects of the GHS Activity.
• 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 Activity participants.
• Manages in-country relationships with national, regional, and local government counterparts and multisectoral partners to fulfill national global health security objectives and targets and operationalize implementing activities.

About You

Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with project management, process development and execution. Familiarity with international Global Health Security frameworks and initiatives, particularly in relation to Department of State’s Programs and priorities, is highly preferred. Excellent and demonstrated project management skills, including leadership to develop annual work plans and deliverables to State while overseeing the Activity’s monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure achievement of Activity goals and objectives. Articulate, professional, and diplomatic with ability to communicate using a clear and positive manner with clients and staff.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in public health or other health-related fields related to the functions of the position; Master’s degree or its international equivalent preferred. Project management certification preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices, including 5+ years of managing staff.
• Proficient with applicable DEPARTMENT OF STATE or other donor rules, regulations, and policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on the management and implementation of human or animal health projects and interventions for infectious diseases.

Benefits

Typical office environment. Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

About Company

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.