Director, Technical, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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About 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, 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: Director, Technical.

Project Description:

The Technical Director, provides technical leadership and oversight to the anticipated DFID Addressing Stunting in Tanzania Early (ASTUTE) Program aiming at reducing stunting through improving the nutritional status of Tanzanian Pregnant Women and Children under 2 years. Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Technical Director will oversee technical staff and implementation activities across Outputs of the program. The Technical Director will be responsible for leading a broad spectrum of activities, including strategic planning, overall program execution and evaluation, technical thought leadership and facilitation of global knowledge sharing. The Technical Director will ensure the program is well executed per high quality standards. In the absence of the COP, the Technical Director will assume full responsibility for the project. The position is contingent on funding and approval of key personnel.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

1. Provides technical direction to the team for the design, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
2. Supports development of quality annual work plans for timely submission to and approval by DFID.
3. Support the COP in preparing annual budgets and assuring adequate budget control
4. Contributes to the production of timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports to FHI 360, and donor as required.
5. Coordinates, manages and evaluates technical staff, budgets, and programmatic activities to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness.
6. Supervise staff as assigned, including providing regular professional support and coaching to supervisees, assessing their performance and recommending improvements they can make to achieve their annual objectives and project's goal in general.
7. Respond to pertinent information requests from project partners and other relevant organizations/institutions.
8. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key partners, including the Government of Tanzania and DFID.
9. Work with the project team to ensure program quality according to organization standards including all programs, tools and systems are implemented in an effective, efficient and integrated manner.
10. Ensuring that the project focus remains on achieving results and capitalize on synergies of project elements.

Qualifications:

• MS/MA/MPH in international development, public health or related field.
• Extensive and demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: nutrition, health, food and nutrition security, water sanitation and hygiene, early child development.
• 5-8 years experience of senior level technical experience on a large, donor-funded program in Tanzania.
• Familiarity with international donor programming, rules and regulations, with DFID a plus.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a variety of activities with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to find viable solutions to complicated problems in a flexible, time-sensitive and creative manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.