Project Director

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  in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Project Director for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC.  FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Project Director will provide technical and managerial leadership for the program and ensures achievement of project objectives and compliance with all donor requirements, including financial and programmatic reporting. S/he will serves as principal liaison with USAID, the implementing consortium, the South African Government and other key stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide overall strategic direction, work plan management, team leadership, quality assurance, and financial and field driven grant system oversight, ensuring overall project compliance with USAID and FHI 360 policies, procedures and regulations, including application of SOPs.
• Provide technical leadership in strategy, HIV/TB prevention programming, care, treatment and support, including OVCs.
• Provide oversight of project human and financial resources to best meet project objectives, high-quality results and standards, including overseeing the hiring, management and staff development of a large, diverse team of technical and managerial professionals, a pool of STTA to achieve program goals.
• Serve as chief spokesperson for project with USAID and all key stakeholders.
• Serve as chief point of contact with USAID Agreement Officer’s Technical Representative (AOTR) and Mission representatives on technical, managerial and budgetary issues.
• Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships on project matters.
• Oversee executive-level advisory consultative body that provides strategic direction and political support to project.
• Oversee, manage and directly supervise senior leadership team.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Twelve years’ experience as a Chief of Party/Director, CEO, Executive Director,  Deputy Chief of Party and/or Deputy Director of a large USAID-funded development program (cooperative agreement and/or contract),  with the following demonstrated leadership skills:-  Experience working cooperatively and interacting with senior level government officials, international organization, other bilateral and multilateral donors, NGO leaders and civil society representatives
• Proven ability to  facilitate complex relationships among and between organizations and individuals and to problem-solve
• Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners, and lead a large, diverse and multi-disciplinary team of technical and management professionals
• Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation
• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in management, organizational development, public health,  international development, macroeconomics, public policy, or in a closely related field
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and written, with demonstrated experience in communicating complex technical and organizational issues to diverse stakeholders in English and local language fluency

Preference:

• South African or local TCN with S. Africa relevant work experience
• Advanced degree or its international equivalent
• Certification in project management
• Previous experience in development of capacity of local NGO, civil society organizations, government departments
• Knowledge of Capacity development methodologies
• In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development
• Excellent knowledge of HIV/TB epidemiology, care, treatment and support priorities and SAG response policies, targets and priorities

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.