Project Director Job at FHI 360 Botswana

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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Project Director

Description:

The APC project in Botswana seeks to advance and support community programs that improve access to care/treatment and retention on care/treatment in 7 PEPFAR priority districts to achieve the global 90-90-90 targets. At the community level, the project will work to engage communities through Community Based Organizations (CBOs), local leaders and community members to become active participants in addressing the HIV & AIDS challenges that affect their communities, using a combination of community outreach, community HTC and CTBC approaches, together with strengthened referrals for clinical services. In addition to the shift to treatment and care interventions at the community level, APC will target adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) to increase their access to HIV and GBV prevention interventions, and decrease gender-based violence, discrimination, and other barriers to HIV prevention, treatment, and care.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

This position provides overall direction, leadership and management oversight to the APC project; oversees operations, leads and manages the entire project team, and is the primary FHI 360 representative for the project; ensures strong collaboration with the prime partner (JSI), Government of Botswana, USAID, and civil society partners. The post holder with other sectors to integrate and manage work plans, budgets, and multi-sector interventions; implements evidence-based interventions in one or more multi-sector areas, as well as new technologies and practices; and serves as Chief of Party (COP) of the project.

• Provides leadership, ensures quality and oversees all FHI 360’s APC project operations in Botswana
• Oversees all operational functions of the project, including office structures at the district level encompassing management, finance, contracts and grants, security, legal, and human resources to ensure the project is compliant with company policies and procedures
• Ensures technical oversight and quality assurance for the project by coordinating with the Technical Director to ensure this technical oversight and support is provided
• Provides leadership to technical and program staff, and the grants team to ensure the development of timely, high quality and regulation compliant activity reporting per FHI 360 and donor guidelines
• Develops and monitors landscape analysis, strategic plans, proposals, protocols, papers, reports and budget to achieve project and FHI 360 goals
• Manages staff with training and operational procedures to achieve strategic goals of the project and the organization
• Ensures talent development and team building for the APC project
• Establishes, serves and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on project matters
• Ensures a harmonized enterprise services platform at the country level.

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 12 years with project management experience.
• 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.
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

This job description 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.

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, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.

HOW TO APPLY:

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