FHI 360

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, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges.

Background:

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is an eight-year (2019–2027) global health initiative project funded by President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the United States Government (USG). EpiC has a global presence and extensive breadth and depth of technical experience. EpiC is recruiting a Project Director located in Bujumbura, Burundi. This position is contingent on project award. This position is open to Burundian nationals.

In Burundi, EpiC has been supporting Global Health Security (GHS) to strengthen local capacity to prevent, detect and respond of infectious diseases. Under GHS, EpiC is strengthening global, regional, and local public health systems to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases, building on broad experience and existing capabilities that align with GHS priorities, National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS), and USG goals. In Burundi, EpiC may engage, support and provide technical assistance to One Health key stakeholders (animal, human, and environment) and private sector entities and associations to implement a comprehensive suite of strategies at national and prioritized regions/districts in the country in GHS focused areas to build the IHR core capacity required to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases that cause significant mortality, morbidity, and economic loss. This will involve collaboration with appropriate national stakeholders and partners.

We are seeking to employ a Project Director to lead the FHI 360 Global Health Security work and serve as the country representative for the FHI 360 office in Burundi.

Job Summary:

The Project Director leads the project and is responsible for achieving the project’s vision and strategy, directing the project technical team, and managing critical relationships with national and international partners and other key stakeholders. The Project Director has overall programmatic and fiscal responsibility for the project, including achieving project results, effectively communicating accomplishments, making financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all US government and the organization’s regulations. Plans and directs project schedules and monitors budget/spending. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery. Organizes project(s) activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. The Project Director will be a strong manager with expertise in public health with an emphasis on GHS with operational and implementation expertise and deep experience leading USG programs. Depending on the confirmed scope of work and approved workplan, the Project Director may lead the coordination of assessing and enhancing lab sample transport networks in Burundi, including overseeing the development and implementation of protocols to maintain sample integrity during transport, digitization and integration of electronic reporting systems to improve real-time tracking of sample movements and lab results, and design and support the delivery of training programs for health workers, transporters, and lab personnel on sampling handling, reporting, and emergency response protocols. There may be a need to manage the establishment of surge capacity mechanisms for sample transport and response to outbreaks, and/or the development of performance indicators and frameworks to track progress in sample transport efficiency, data availability, and health system responsiveness. The Project Director may support the country surveillance system to timely detect, analyze and report on emerging infectious diseases, and/or overseeing the development and implementation of a proactive, people-centered risk communication strategy to enhance the community engagement for public health emergency preparedness and response. Moreover, the Project Director may support capacity strengthening of the National Emergency Operations Center (COUSP) and rapid response teams to manage all emergencies. The Project Director may be requested to serve as Country Representative for FHI 360 in Burundi.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for providing technical and managerial leadership to the implementation of the EpiC project in Burundi and to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Reviews and develops project proposals and plans to determine scheduling, budget, procedures, staffing, and allotment of resources needed for projects, as well as research sources for funding projects.
Establishes work plans, project teams, and SOPs to meet project goals and ensure compliance with policies.
Provides guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve project goals.
Participates in the strategic development of methods and techniques with executive management.
Establishes, serves, and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on project matters. Liaises with donor personnel, including the USG embassy and ensures the timely and complete submission of all performance reports and responses to donor requests for performance, success stories, and financial information for the program.
Provides leadership to the project team, ensuring clarity over plans and priorities, encouraging effective teamwork.
Responsible for induction of project staff, ensuring their familiarity with mandate values, quality standards, policies and project objectives and their individual responsibilities in upholding these standards and policies.
Ensures that all program deliverables are met in a high quality and timely fashion.
Ensures and oversees a clear technical strategy for the project and guarantees that technical excellence permeates all project activities.
Provides managerial oversight to ensure compliance with all donor-related organization and program-specific policies and regulations.
Ensures effective communication across the entire Burundi project with team and relevant stakeholders.
Participates in international GHS networks, meetings, and select technical working groups as appropriate to represent the project and ensure collaboration with relevant technical work. Maintains up to date on GHS best practices and shares them with team members for learning and project enhancements.
Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support. 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.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

Strong expertise in GHS technical and programmatic areas particularly diagnostics, surveillance, infection prevention and control or other relevant areas.
Excellent understanding of the process and goals of the International Health Regulations and Joint External Evaluation tool process.
Recent experience disseminating evidence and collaborating with implementation partners to inform evidence-based programming and policies.
Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
Strong consultative skills.
Ability to motivate, influence, and collaborate with others.
Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, district government officials, UN and where appropriate, donor representatives.

Problem Solving & Impact:

Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and division operations.
Problems encountered are complex and highly varied.
Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organizational goals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Supervision Given/Received:

Sets goals and budgets for projects and leads department in achieving strategic goals.
Leads coordination of resources for ongoing projects across business units and addresses/resolves project issues.
Reports to EpiC HQ Director, Technical Management.
Supervises a team of local staff.
May serve as country representative for the FHI 360 Burundi office.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Public Health, Infectious Diseases, or other relevant global health security domains Master’s degree preferred.

Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices (including 5+ years of line management experience).

Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation.

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.

Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English and French. Ability to speak in one or more local languages preferred.

Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Experience leading large projects funded by the USG.

Physical Demands:

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.

Technology to be Used:

Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

Potentially 10% - 25%

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. 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.

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