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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: Project Director (Chief of Party)
Project Description:
The Chief of Party (COP) will be the project's senior supervisor and will oversee all aspects of performance for the anticipated DFID's 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 Country Director, the COP will serve as the project's principal contact point for funder, government, civil society, and implementing partners. The COP will supervise and oversee project staff and consultants. S/he will have overall responsibility for ensuring that procedures are established and adhered to for activity development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, procurement, budgeting, and financial accounting. S/he will provide overall supervision of implementing partners and ensure timely progress against schedules, achievement of deliverables, and quality of results. The position is contingent on funding and approval of key personnel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and provide day-to-day management oversight and technical guidance to the project, including general financial oversight and programmatic monitoring, ensuring quality and timeliness of all activities.
- Oversee project technical and strategic planning including annual work plan, budget, progress reports, and financial reports, and ensure timeliness and quality of project deliverables.
- Ensure programming complies with priorities and systems of the Government of Tanzania, the funder, and FHI 360/global rules and regulations, and that systems are in place so that local implementing agencies fully comply with programming, implementation, reporting and evaluation procedures.
- Serve as the primary liaison for the project with the funder, government counterparts, other stakeholders, and FHI 360 headquarters, playing a coordination role as needed.
- Provide ongoing programming/technical support and guidance to build the capacity of the government counterparts and civil society in coordinating, managing and implementing relevant public health services.
- Manage the selection, development, supervision and evaluation of assigned staff and budgets including recruitment, establishment of performance expectations, performance assessments, recommended action based on performance (e.g., recognition, disciplinary action).
- Provide leadership and team building at the project level and supervise project staff.
- Represent the project and FHI 360 with external audiences as needed.
- Participate in country office strategic planning and resource development efforts, if necessary.
- Participate and contribute to the overall mission of FHI 360.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- PhD or MS/MA/MPH in international development, public health or related field.
- 7-11 years of demonstrated technical expertise, with substantial developing country context experience, coordinating development efforts in nutrition and health.
- 5-7 years of demonstrated excellence in a senior level management and leadership position; Chief of Party experience a plus.
- Previous experience in East Africa is strongly preferred; Tanzania experience is a plus. Tanzanian nationals are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, lead teams, make high-level decisions, and navigate politically-sensitive terrain.
- Familiarity with international donor programming, rules and regulations, with DFID a plus.
- Experience working with an international non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
• Leads and directs the development and implementation process for company projects involving departmental or cross -functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing projects. Plans and directs project schedules and monitors budget/spending. Monitors the project/program from init iation 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.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Reviews project proposals and plans to determine scheduling, budget, procedures, staffing, and allotment of resources needed for projects.
• Establishes work plans, project teams, and SOPs to meet project goals and ensure compliance with policies.
• Develops proposals and researches sources for funding projects.
• 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.
• Provide leadership to the project team, ensuring clarity over plans and priorities, encouraging effective team-work.
• Responsible for induction of project staff, ensuring their familiarity with mandate values, quality standards, policies and program objectives and their individual responsibilities in upholding these standards and policies.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Reviews project proposals and plans to determine scheduling, budget, procedures, staffing, and allotment of resources needed for projects.
• Establishes work plans, project teams, and SOPs to meet project goals and ensure compliance with policies.
• Develops proposals and researches sources for funding projects.
• 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.
• Provide leadership to the project team, ensuring clarity over plans and priorities, encouraging effective team-work.
• Responsible for induction of project staff, ensuring their familiarity with mandate values, quality standards, policies and program objectives and their individual responsibilities in upholding these standards and policies.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of project management experience.
• Certification in project management preferred.
• 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; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
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.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of project management experience.
• Certification in project management preferred.
• 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; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
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.
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