TECHNICAL DIRECTOR POSITION

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff include experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions. Currently, we are seeking qualified professionals for the following positions to serve for an anticipated USAID-funded assistance activity-Comprehensive Community HIV Prevention Program for Key & Vulnerable Population (CP2) in Tanzania. Availability of any position is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360.

1. Technical Director – based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Position Description: Mainly responsible for overall technical leadership on the design and implementation of the CP2 program and overseeing program planning, monitoring, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
• Working directly under the Chief of Party and sharing responsibilities for maintaining working relationships with USAID;
• Providing technical leadership on the design and implementation of the integrated service package for key and vulnerable populations using a combination prevention approach;
• Coordinating all technical activities for implementing partners;
• Serving as principal liaison for all program areas for partners, USAID, and Government of Tanzania; Communicating a common vision among diverse partners (i.e. GoT, USAID, CSOs, private sector) and coordinating multi-disciplinary technical assistance teams with the Government;
• Ensuring effective integration and coordination of program implementation among partner organizations;
• Maintaining a strong and wide network with key partners and stakeholders, and ensuring the project is represented on appropriate technical, steering, and advisory groups.

Position Requirements:
• Master's level or higher training in public health, social/behavioural sciences or related field;
• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in developing countries managing large-scale health or HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support activities for key and vulnerable populations;
• At least five (5) years in a technical leadership/oversight role for a project of similar size and complexity, including experience with direct supervision of professional staff;
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, including proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and lead a multi-disciplinary team;
• Five (5) years field experience as a senior management in health communication program of equivalent size and scope, preferably in Tanzania or East Africa.
• At least 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility working in public health in the fields of HIV prevention services for key population and other vulnerable population, community development, health communication, promotion and/or education;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships and to work collaboratively with host country government counterparts and civil society organizations;
• Prior experience building the technical capacity of local organizations for health-focused social mobilization, knowledge of capacity development and system strengthening methods required to accomplish the program description for comprehensive community HIV prevention for key and vulnerable population.
•Management of a USG cooperative agreement or contract, of which at least five years shall have been in senior program management, including professional and support staff supervision

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates may please submit applications, CV/Resume to:
a) Human Resources Department, FHI 360,
P.O.Box 78082 Dar es Salaam

b) Register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org.

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