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    Democracy International
    Democracy International Bethesda, United States

    2 days ago

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    Position:
    Project Director, Global Health Risk and Capacity (GHRC) - United States

    Location:
    Bethesda, MD

    Job Id:

    792

    # of Openings:

    1
    Project Director

    Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a

    Project Director

    for the anticipated five-year Global Health Risk and Capacity (GHRC) Mechanism funded by USAID.

    The primary objective of the mechanism is to provide partners and Missions with the support they need for success in working directly with local organizations across USAID/Global Health's portfolio, building on the successes and lessons learned from PEPFAR's local partner transition as well as other Localization efforts across the Agency.

    The mechanism will support identifying, treating, and mitigating risks; provide effective and individualized capacity development support for programmatic and operational excellence; improve monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL); and improve Missions' ability to provide oversight and manage local partners.

    This will be a full-time position and will be contingent on award and funding .

    The Project Director will provide overall team management, guidance, direction, and administrative and technical support to the contract.

    The team lead must be responsible for the completion of the deliverables for this, as well as overall compliance with the contract.

    The Director will be expected to interact regularly with a diverse range of actors such as program staff, USAID staff, local implementing partner organizations, private sector actors, and other program stakeholders.

    They will serve as the primary point of contact between USAID and the DI program.


    The position's responsibilitieswill include:
    Provide technical and strategic leadership on all program activities, including matters of budget, compliance, and reporting;
    Develop regular reports and ongoing activity monitoring consistent with the requirements of DI's contract with USAID and with internal reporting requirements;
    Manage the preparation and presentation of all work plans, MEL plans, and reports;
    Collaborate with USAID staff to achieve all program goals;
    Serve as technical lead in designing, implementing, and overseeing the aspects of the activity;
    Represent DI externally at meetings, workshops, and other events;
    Act as a key liaison with the host country government and USAID offices in Mission locations, including Washington, DC, in the areas of oversight, reporting, and compliance;
    Manage a diverse team of project staff; and
    Provide technical assistance, as needed, to program partners, grantees, and beneficiaries.

    Administrative

    Approve expenditures and other financial transactions in accordance with DI and USAID policies and practices;
    Liaise regularly with USAID, local staff and partners, STTAs, and DI's home office to ensure that deadlines are met and high-quality deliverables are completed and submitted in a timely manner; and
    Manage relationships with local partners and government, civil society representatives and international donor representatives.


    Secondary Job Duties:
    Contribute to ongoing Democracy International business development efforts around the world.


    Qualifications:
    Master's degree or higher in public health, medicine, social/behavioral/biological sciences, international affairs, management, and/or related fields;
    10 years of work experience leading donor-supported development programs of similar size and complexity, including work either in global health and/or skills development;
    At least 5 years of previous experience managing international development projects of this scope and complexity;
    Expertise in implementation and management of global health projects;
    Minimum of 5 years of experience with USAID compliance and reporting requirements as well as a thorough understanding of the USAID regulatory environment;
    Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders including private sector, public agencies, companies, CSOs, and other development partners;
    Experience managing expatriate and local staff, particularly in areas related to organizational capacity development, financial management and audits, business development, and sustainability;
    Demonstrated financial, human resources, procurement, and administration competences;
    Fluency in speaking and writing in English and excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, team management skills, leadership, and decision-making skills;
    Experience and technical expertise working on humanitarian response, public health programming, and/or particularly in an international development context, strongly preferred;


    Reporting:
    This position reports to the Vice President of Program Management for Democracy International.

    Application Process:
    Interested applicants

    must submit a cover letter and CV .

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.

    Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. DI will only contact candidates of interest.
    All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.

    DI will not sponsor applicants for work Visa.

    About the Organization:


    DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S.

    Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners.

    Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.

    DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees.

    DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making.

    Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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