Head of Project Management - Washington DC, United States - FHI 360

Description

FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives.

With more than 4,000 staff and collaborations in more than 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises , and strengthen community resilience.

Our work is grounded in research and science, reinforced by partnerships, and characterized by a c ommitment to local ownership, capacity , and sustainability .

In particular, we are a global leader in strengthening health systems to accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (UHC) and national and global health goals .

FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Director for the anticipated USAID Funded Integrated Health Systems Strengthening Activity (IHSS).

The IHSS Activity will support the achievement of sustainable, equitable and resilient health systems through locally-led , evidence-driven, and context-specific approaches to HSS, thereby contributing to advancing primary health care, accelerating progress toward UHC, and improving health outcomes.

The Project Director will lead the project and be responsible for achieving the project's vision and strategy, directing the project technical team, and managing critical relationships with USAID, national and international partners , and other key stakeholders.

They will have overall programmatic and fiscal responsibility for the project, including achieving project results, effectively communicating accomplishments , and ensuring compliance with all US government and the organization's regulations.

Develop and execute overall project strategy and work plan and achievement of project results.

Direct and monitor implementation of activities within the work plan, ensuring that activities are performed to a high professional standard and are consistent with best practices in the industry , effectively implemented, and fulfill donor and the organization's requirements.

Manage effective consortium relationships to ensure consistently excellent delivery
Provide direction on senior-level policy and technical dialogue with international and national counterparts .

Promote data use and o versee project collaborative learning and adaptation ; Ensure the timely and complete submission of all performance reports and responses to donor requests for performance, success stories, and financial information for the project.

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.

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

Recruit, supervise, mentor, and motivate project team which includes staff from the organization (including all senior management staff) and international and national partners.

Ensure effective communication across the entire project with team and relevant stakeholders.
Excellent management, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills are required .
C omprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices with project management, process development and execution.
Strong time-management, multi - tasking and organizational skills.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
Excellent and demonstrated public relations, policy development, project management and diplomacy skills required .
Ability to build positive working relationships with client representatives and national and international counterparts .
Comprehensive knowledge of e vidence , concepts, and practices in health systems strengthening, primary health care, and universal health coverage
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English , fluency in another relevant language preferred
Identifies potential risks to portfolio execution and recommends corrective actions.
Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and division operations.

Master's Degree or its International Equivalent in public health , public administration, international development, or a related field .

Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices (including 10+ years of strategic leadership and/or line management experience).

Typically requires a minimum of 5+ years of Chief of Party or Project Director experience on USG funded projects in LMICs ; global projects with country buy-ins preferred
Experience in senior leadership roles on multi-country projects with buy-ins from country Missions
Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Extensive experience of USG funded projects
Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience.
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope with a highly skilled and globally distributed senior management team
Experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions.
Demonstrated experience with implementing best practices in health systems strengthening (HSS) programs
Extensive experience providing technical assistance to LMIC governments
Typical office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.


Travel Requirements:
~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.
International hiring ranges will differ based on location.
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 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 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct.

FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response.

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 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process.

F HI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a , professional developmentand policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.