FHI 360 is a global development organization with a meticulous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff 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. 

FHI360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Project Director for the anticipated USAID Leader with Associates (LWA) award for the Regional Resilience Activity for Sahel Region.  The Leader and Associate Awards will seek to expand resilience in the Sahel (including in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania, and the Gambia) by improving the ability of individuals, households and communities to mitigate, adapt to, and recover from perennial shocks and stresses. Potential activities areas are expected to incorporate a number of sectors including livelihoods and economic well-being, health, family planning, nutrition, governance, and citizen participation (especially women and youth). This position is expected to be based in Dakar, Senegal but the final location will be determined following issuance of the solicitation.

Availability of position is contingent upon funding and approval of key personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the LWA's successful implementation and for providing general program and technical direction. Management responsibility for all personnel dedicated to Leader or Associate Awards’ activities. 

• Provides overall vision and leadership for regional-level Leader Award activities, leading the development of the Leader award work plans and budgets; and ensuring successful activity delivery.

• Serves as primary point of contact for the USAID AOR in the USAID Sahel Regional Office, and other USG officials in the region.

• Leads the design and development of Associate Awards, including forming and coordinating design teams for each requested Associate Award.

• Supervises the project directors/Chiefs of Party (COP) for all Associate Awards and lead coordination across the FHI 360 Team, and with COPs and staff.

• Provide technical quality control for all deliverables under the Leader and Associate Awards.

• Ensures the exchange of information and learning across regional stakeholders and staff and partners working on Leader and Associate Award activities.

• Works closely with other USAID-funded projects in ensuring alignment between technical strategies and needs of regional and country teams.

• Serves as the LWA’s representative to regional bodies and institutions, other donors, national government officials, and other participating organizations. 

• Responsible for addressing agreement-related issues, including ensuring that FHI 360’s financial controls and systems align with generally accepted accounting practices that meet USAID standards, and that all activity-procured materials and equipment are safeguarded and prudently and responsibly used. 

• Ensures appropriate levels of technical assistance for LWA activities; coordinates partner efforts in Leader activities and Associate Award design and development; and ensures appropriate activity monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in international development, agriculture, economics, water resources and natural resource management, business, public health, nutrition, social sciences, or a related fields. 

• 15+ years of proven experience with project management principles and practices including 10 or more years’ experience in the strategic management of sophisticated projects including in sectors such as livelihoods, food security, nutrition, health, family planning, governance, and/or citizen participation. Preference for experience leading multi-sectoral activities aimed at improving the ability of individuals, households and communities to mitigate, adapt to, and recover from perennial shocks and stresses.

• Preference for candidates with experience working effectively in the Sahel region, and with demonstrated knowledge of operating environments and socioeconomic and political dynamics in the region.

• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated client leadership skills and knowledge of USAID policies, procedures and approaches related to program design/implementation, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation. 

• Demonstrated leadership, planning, staff development, and capacity building experience.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.  Fluency in both French and English is a requirement.  

• Ability to travel locally and internationally as requested.

The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget. 

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

US Based Hiring Salary Range: $133,000 - $170,000

International hiring ranges will differ based on location.

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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Job Summary:

The Program Management Director will support a large USAID global health security (GHS) project, managing cross-functional teams from award through close-out. Provides overall strategic direction for project management support including plans to determine technical implementation, activity scheduling, budget, procedures, staffing, and allotment of resources needed for projects. Identifies specialized partnership needs, engages qualified partners to ensure technical performance. Contributes project experience and learning to global thought leadership initiatives in specific area of technical specialization. Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending. Organizes interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient project implementation. This position will report to the Project Director and act as their backup.This position is contingent upon successful award.

Accountabilities:

• Provide support to the Project Director to ensure the project is implemented in an efficient, compliant, timely and results-oriented manner.
• Serves as the program and country management technical lead and key point of contact for the prime implementing organization on a large project.
• Oversees country programs, working closely with Country Directors, Technical Director, and technical leads to ensure smooth project implementation, tracks performance against project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
• Establishes work plans, project teams, and SOPs to meet project goals and ensure compliance with organizational and donor policies.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities, in coordination with the Technical and Strategic Information Director, to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Coordinate the provision of technical and management support to established country programs to ensure timely achievement of project objectives and deliverables, e.g. managing employee and consultant hiring process including recruitment, interviewing, and development of solicitations and scopes of work.
• Manage, implement, and monitor systems, services, staff, and budgets to achieve financial, administrative and project goals.
• Provide timely and accurate project reports to FHI 360 and donors, as required.
• Works closely with the Finance Director to develop, review, and monitor approved budgets.
• Identify, escalate and mitigate programmatic and financial risk across the award, including through all subagreements/contracts.
• Oversees execution and management of subs throughout the life of project.
• Ensure compliance with FHI 360 procurement and financial reporting procedures by field-based programs and serving as a resource to field finance and administrative staff on procurement and payment procedures.
• Ensures high quality technical deliverables—including workplans and annual reports—are developed, submitted and approved on schedule and within budget parameters.
• Develops and implements processes and procedures to achieve strategic goals of the project.
• Provides direction to ensure technical activities are compliant with client agreements, government regulations and the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Responds to client requests and questions on project matters and ensures timely drafts and submissions of consents, approvals and/or waivers.
• Recruits, orients, and supervises project staff to support project and ensure the completion of programmatic and workforce planning needs are met and achieved.
• Provide leadership to staff to ensure the development of timely, high quality and regulation compliant reporting per FHI 360 and donor guidelines.
• Provide supportive guidance and supervision to staff, and managers who are charged to implement projects within the assigned area of expertise.
• Collaborate with cross functional groups on matters concerning staff development that leverages international staff to mentor local staff, so as to maintain project accountability and scale in the short term and fast track capacity building for the long term.
• Support performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Effective strategic planning, project evaluation and project management skills.
• Strong business acumen, staff development, management, and reporting experience.
• Strong consultative and negotiation skills.
• Operations management, corporate policies, compliance, and procedures oversight experience.
• Demonstrated public relations and diplomacy skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak the country’s language.
• Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, district government officials, UN and where appropriate, donor representatives.
• Ability to analyze and establish effective and supportive cross- project coordination, organizational procedures, and management systems.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and operations.
• Problems encountered are moderate to complex and highly varied.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
• Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organizational goals.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Assists in setting goals and budgets for projects and leads the country in achieving strategic goals.
• Leads coordination for fundraising planning and implementing strategies to increase private donor giving.
• Leads coordination of resources for ongoing projects across functional areas and addresses/ resolves issues.
• Typically reports to a Project Director.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Business Administration, Public Health, Social Sciences or Related Field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in managing USG projects, specifically USAID, management of GHS projects, and donor, sub-, and partner management.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Typical 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:

• 10% - 25%

The expected hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget. 

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

Hiring Salary Range: $128,000 - $183,000

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.

Project: USAID Chief of Party, Regional Resilience Activity (Sahel)

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 Chief of Party candidates to be proposed on an anticipated USAID/Sahel Regional Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation (MDM) Project that would support four countries in the region: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania, and the Gambia. The activity will prioritize learning and adaptation, and will focus on supporting local leadership in understanding, tracking, and countering MDM in the Sahel region. This position will be based in one of the focus countries, with occasional travel to other countries in the region. Availability of position is contingent upon award to FHI 360 and selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Job Summary:

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall vision, leadership, management, and technical direction for the entire program, to ensure an integrated vision among different components and actors and achieve programmatic results. The COP will serve as the project’s main point of contact for USAID/Sahel Regional Office (SRO); local partners; and other program stakeholders. Further, the COP is expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, recommend appropriate program adjustment, and ensure smooth functioning among and between donor, grantees, partners, and other key stakeholders. The COP will supervise activity implementation and ensure that program activities meet the stated goals, objectives, and reporting requirements. The COP position requires strong and positive communication skills and political savviness, as they will interact with numerous institutions, local influencers and decision-makers, including those inside and outside of government structures. The COP must have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines. 

Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead FHI 360’s project team and serve as the primary point of contact with USAID regarding the day-to-day activity implementation and management matters relating to the award.

• Oversee technical implementation and ensure project activities are of high technical quality and delivered on time and on budget.

• Manage and supervise the work of experts/personnel provided under the award.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for information on the progress and current status of all activities under the award.

• Establish appropriate monitoring mechanisms to ensure that activity progress and specific implementation concerns are regularly and promptly reported and that project objectives are met.

• Manage the preparation and presentation of work plans, M&E plans, and all reports, ensuring the quality of all deliverables.

• Facilitate ongoing project learning and adaptive management.

• Ensure that solid relationships are built and maintained between and among FHI 360 and sub-awardee project staff, USAID, and key local stakeholders and partners.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a directly relevant field from an accredited university; Master’s preferred.

• 10+ years of experience successfully managing complex international programs (implementation, logistics, budgeting, staffing), preferably those funded by USAID and conducted in West Africa with previous experience working in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Chad, and/or the Gambia strongly preferred.

• Prior experience as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party preferred;

• Demonstrated success across the whole range of project management responsibilities including: strategic program planning; work planning and budgeting; financial, administrative, contractual management and oversight;

• Demonstrated successes in relationship management with multiple clients; oversight of program monitoring and evaluation; and documentation of results for USAID or other-donor funded programs;

• Demonstrated successes in relationship management and collaboration with local partners;

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills with demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in diverse team situations, build and maintain a cohesive team spirit, as well as mentor staff;

• Past representational experience with host governments, other donors, and civil society and demonstrated success with inter-agency coordination and joint programming;

• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical capacity;

• Experience working on civil society strengthening, social cohesion, reconciliation, social inclusion, conflict management, or peacebuilding;

• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English and French required.

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
 

Chief of Party

Project:  USAID Benin Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity

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.

We are currently seeking qualified Chief of Party candidates to be proposed on an anticipated new activity in Benin to improve economic livelihoods for rural and urban youth and women in violent extremist (VE) moderate and high-risk areas in the North. We anticipate that this position will be based in Cotonou, with significant travel in Northern Benin, and is contingent upon award.

Job Summary:

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall vision, leadership, management, and technical direction for the entire program, to ensure an integrated vision among different components and actors and achieve programmatic results. S/he will serve as the project’s main point of contact for USAID/Benin, local partners, and other program stakeholders.  Further, the COP is expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, recommend appropriate program adjustment, and ensure smooth functioning among and between donor, grantees, partners, and other key stakeholders. S/he will supervise activity implementation and ensure that program activities meet the stated goals, objectives, and reporting requirements. The COP position requires strong and positive communication skills and political savviness, as s/he will interact with numerous institutions, local influencers and decision-makers, including those inside and outside of government structures. The COP must demonstrate his/her ability to work in complex environments and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead FHI 360’s project team and serve as the primary point of contact with USAID regarding the day-to-day activity implementation and management matters relating to the award.

• Oversee technical implementation and ensure project activities are of high technical quality and delivered on time and on budget.

• Manage and supervise the work of personnel provided under the award including direct supervision of other members of the project’s Senior Management Team.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for information on the progress and current status of all activities under the award.

• Establish appropriate monitoring mechanisms to ensure that activity progress and specific implementation concerns are regularly and promptly reported and that project objectives are met.

• Manage the preparation and presentation of work plans, M&E plans, and all reports, ensuring the quality of all deliverables.

• Facilitate ongoing project learning and adaptive management.

• Ensure that solid relationships are built and maintained between and among FHI 360 and sub-awardee project staff, USAID, and key local stakeholders and partners.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Requires a master’s degree in a directly relevant field from an accredited university;

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of successfully managing complex international programs (implementation, logistics, budgeting, staffing), preferably those funded by USAID and conducted in Benin or other similar contexts, including Coastal West Africa;

• Prior experience as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party preferred;

• Programming experience in the areas of economic livelihoods, youth entrepreneurship, community and youth resilience, preventing violent extremism, and/or conflict sensitivity integration;

• Demonstrated success across the whole range of project management responsibilities including: strategic program planning; work planning and budgeting; financial, administrative, contractual management and oversight;

• Demonstrated successes in relationship management and collaboration with local partners and stakeholders, host government representatives, and private sector enterprises;

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills with demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in diverse team situations, build and maintain a cohesive team spirit, as well as mentor staff;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical capacity;

• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing French and English.

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
 

FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. With more than 4,000 staff and collaborations in more than 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and strengthen community resilience. Our work is grounded in research and science, reinforced by partnerships, and characterized by a commitment to local ownership, capacity, and sustainability.

FHI 360 supports low- and middle-income countries to strengthen their provision of high quality, integrated health services, especially at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level. In particular, we are global leaders in supporting countries to integrate HIV and other health services into PHC systems, as the basis for sustainable epidemic control, and have supported over 30 countries on their HIV-PHC integration journey through global and bilateral projects.

We are seeking to further advance FHI 360’s work in this area by recruiting a Technical Director to provide leadership that pushes forward the frontiers of evidence and practice in achieving the integration of HIV into PHC systems. They will do this through the provision of technical advice, thought leadership, quality assurance, and capacity building of staff across FHI 360 and our partners in the field.  The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in how to achieve integration at the systems level (e.g. incorporation of services into social health insurance packages, integration of externally funded workers into the government workforce, unifying data and supply chain systems), as well as at the service delivery level (e.g. how to integrate HIV care within primary facilities and at the community level).  Broader experience with pandemic preparedness and response and PHC systems is also desired.

Job Summary:

Advanced subject matter expert who sets technical design and direction. Ensures quality of existing projects across existing awards. Sets agenda to guide the investment of resources in a technical space. Oversees all aspects of work globally. Establishes and monitors best practices. Leads business development. Leads staff members’ development and mentoring. Main point of contact with donors and stakeholders on technical matters. Leads large complex technical components of the organization and is accountable for developing the technical strategic and operational plans, goals, and policies.

 Accountabilities:

Project Design and Implementation:

• Provide technical leadership in design, development, planning, implementation of HIV and PHC projects.

• Ensures technical implementation is consistent or exceeding best practices in the industry/subject and meet client / funder contractual obligations.

• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.

• Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components.

• Continually maintains a dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff members of implementing partners.

• Leads the development of peer reviewed publications and external communications arising from project work.

• Creates guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise.

Thought Leadership:

• Collaborates with researchers to generate new evidence to position FHI 360 as a thought leader.

• Distills accomplishments and lessons learned to inform strategic planning and improved performance across the health systems projects and programs.

• Fosters innovation and drives adoption of leading practices and provides subject matter expertise.

• Establishes and facilitates the change management process within and across project to ensure that innovations are integrated into related programs and projects.

• Generates thought leadership outputs that influence the broader field as well as FHI 360 programming.

• Represents FHI 360 on committees, working groups, or other teams, related to the thematic area.

• Maintains collaborative relationships with donor / client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and consistently maintained and viewed as a knowledgeable resource in their technical area.

Staff Leadership and Training:

• May supervise team members, monitor performance, and lead professional development efforts.

• Implements technical capacity development/strengthening for colleagues across the organization.

Business Development:

• Develops and maintains relationships with potential clients / funders, partners, peers, etc. to develop new business.

• Sets strategy for driving new technical business.

• Leads developing proposal strategies and may be assigned to write proposal sections related to area of expertise.

• Leads business development meetings with partners/clients.

Reporting:

• Prepares sponsor financial and technical reports related to subject area.

• Leads the presentation of deliverables, output, and results to sponsors.

• Leads the development of peer reviewed publications and external communications arising from project work.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices in health systems, HIV, PHC, global health security, and integration.

• Extensive knowledge of the HIV funding and policy landscape.

• Excellent and demonstrated public relations, policy, representation, and diplomacy skills required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong consultative and negotiation skills.

• Ability to motivate, influence and collaborate with others.

• Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, district/state/national government officials, UN and other multilateral bodies and donor representatives.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Directs and controls the activities of one or more technical functional areas within multiple countries.

• Completed work is reviewed, from a long-term perspective, for desired results.

• Contributes to development of organization’s strategic plan.

• Develops well-informed advice and strategies that are sensitive to the various needs of multiple stakeholders and partners, reflect the strategic direction of the department and position the company for success.

• Typically reports to a Division Director.

• May manage activities of lower-level staff, however, main function is individual contributor.

Education:

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent relevant to the subject area

• Doctorate Degree Preferred.

• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience of supporting the integration of HIV into primary health care.

• Experience of supporting the integration of Global Health Security functions and other types of health services into primary health care preferred.

• Experience in multiple geographies, ideally on global projects.

• Proven recognition as a global leader in PHC integration, e.g., through documented experience as invited speaker/presenter at relevant conferences/meetings, authorship of technical/service delivery guidelines, and significant contribution to peer reviewed publications.

• Experience developing strategy and/or performance standards for projects/services in the technical area.

• Extensive experience of US Government funded projects.

• Strong networks across US Government funded organizations working in this space.

• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.

Typical 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:

• 10% - 25%

The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget. 

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

US Based Hiring Salary Range: $90,000 - $185,000

International hiring ranges will differ based on location.

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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We are currently seeking qualified Chief of Party candidates to be proposed on an anticipated new activity in Bosnia and Herzegovina to  address the issue of ethno-nationalistic divisions which are hindering prosperous socio-economic development of the country by implementing memorialization initiatives that counterbalance one-sided narratives of the past, increasing youth’s resilience to divisive influences, and generating media and narratives that combat hateful rhetoric and promote shared values. Availability of position is contingent upon award to FHI 360. Selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Job Summary:

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall vision, leadership, management, and technical direction for the entire program, to ensure an integrated vision among different components and actors and achieve programmatic results. S/he will serve as the project’s main point of contact for USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina, local partners, and other program stakeholders.  Further, the COP is expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, recommend appropriate program adjustment, and ensure smooth functioning among and between donor, grantees, partners, and other key stakeholders. S/he will supervise activity implementation and ensure that program activities meet the stated goals, objectives, and reporting requirements. The COP position requires strong and positive communication skills and political savviness, as s/he will interact with numerous institutions, local influencers and decision-makers, including those inside and outside of government structures. The COP must demonstrate his/her ability to work in complex environments and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines. 

Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead FHI 360’s project team and serve as the primary point of contact with USAID regarding the day-to-day activity implementation and management matters relating to the award.

• Oversee technical implementation and ensure project activities are of high technical quality and delivered on time and on budget.

• Manage and supervise the work of personnel provided under the award including direct supervision of other members of the project’s Senior Management Team.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for information on the progress and current status of all activities under the award.

• Establish appropriate monitoring mechanisms to ensure that activity progress and specific implementation concerns are regularly and promptly reported and that project objectives are met.

• Manage the preparation and presentation of work plans, M&E plans, and all reports, ensuring the quality of all deliverables.

• Facilitate ongoing project learning and adaptive management.

• Ensure that solid relationships are built and maintained between and among FHI 360 and sub-awardee project staff, USAID, and key local stakeholders and partners.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a directly relevant field from an accredited university, Master’s preferred.

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of successfully managing complex international programs (implementation, logistics, budgeting, staffing), preferably those funded by USAID and conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina or other similar contexts, including the Western Balkan countries;

• Prior experience as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party preferred;

• Programming experience in the areas of peacebuilding, conflict mitigation, youth resilience, memorialization, reconciliation, countering dangerous speech, or other related areas;

• Demonstrated success across the whole range of project management responsibilities including: strategic program planning; work planning and budgeting; financial, administrative, contractual management and oversight;

• Demonstrated successes in relationship management and collaboration with local partners and stakeholders, host government representatives, and private sector enterprises;

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills with demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in diverse team situations, build and maintain a cohesive team spirit, as well as mentor staff;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical capacity;

• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing English required; proficiency in Bosnian, Croatian, and/or Serbian preferred..

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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Directeur technique - Chef adjoint du parti/directeur technique, Renforcement des systèmes de santé au Burkina Faso

FHI 360 recherche des candidats qualifiés pour le poste de Chef de Parti Adjoint (DCOP) pour une activité de renforcement des systèmes de santé financée par l'USAID au Burkina Faso. L'activité a pour but d'aider le gouvernement de transition du Burkina Faso à répondre de manière stratégique et globale aux principaux défis auxquels est confronté le secteur de la santé du pays.

Résumé du poste :

Le chef adjoint de l'équipe assure la direction technique de l'activité. Sous la direction du chef de mission et des responsables de FHI 360, il établira et affinera continuellement les cadres techniques, les approches, les outils et les activités pour ce projet. Ils identifieront les besoins de partenariats spécialisés, engageront des partenaires qualifiés pour assurer la performance technique, et superviseront leur performance. Ils soutiendront le développement des capacités des partenaires locaux, le cas échéant. Ils contrôlent tous les aspects techniques d'un projet, depuis son lancement jusqu'à sa mise en œuvre. Ils veillent à ce que les résultats techniques des projets soient réalisés dans les délais et dans le respect des contraintes budgétaires. Ils gèrent les conseillers techniques et les autres membres du personnel, les encadrent et les développent afin de garantir la réalisation des objectifs techniques. Ils contribueront à l'expérience et à l'apprentissage des projets dans le cadre d'initiatives nationales et mondiales de leadership éclairé.

Ce lieu d'affectation a été désigné comme étant à haut risque ou à risque extrême et présente un risque accru ou une menace directe pour la sécurité des personnes. Les candidats doivent se renseigner sur ce lieu et les risques associés avant de soumettre leur candidature. L'emploi est subordonné à l'attribution du projet à FHI 360, ainsi qu'à l'approbation du finaliste par l'USAID.

Responsabilités :

• Assurer le rôle de responsable technique dans un certain nombre de domaines du projet.

• Établir une relation de travail étroite avec le gouvernement du Burkina Faso et d'autres homologues.

• Diriger les activités techniques, opérationnelles et tactiques du projet.

• Veiller à ce que des produits techniques de haute qualité - notamment des plans de travail et des rapports annuels - soient élaborés, soumis et approuvés dans les délais impartis et dans le respect des paramètres budgétaires.

• Élaborer et mettre en œuvre des processus et des procédures pour atteindre les objectifs techniques stratégiques du projet.

• Veiller à ce que les activités techniques soient conformes aux accords conclus avec les clients, aux réglementations gouvernementales et aux politiques et procédures de l'organisation.

• Répondre aux demandes et aux questions des clients sur des sujets techniques et veiller à ce que les projets et les soumissions de consentements, d'approbations et/ou de dérogations se fassent dans les délais impartis.

• Gérer les activités de suivi et d'évaluation d'un projet, notamment en contribuant à la finalisation et à la présentation des plans de travail du projet, des plans de suivi des performances (PMP) et des rapports trimestriels, annuels et autres.

• Gère les relations avec toutes les organisations sous-traitantes d'un projet sur les questions techniques.

• Promouvoir la réussite des projets en recueillant, en rédigeant et en diffusant des exemples de réussite, des études de cas, des photos et en organisant des activités de sensibilisation lors d'événements.

• Assister à des événements informatifs liés au sujet ou à la région d'un projet afin d'établir un réseau et d'apprendre des informations qui pourraient être utiles aux activités du projet.

• Soutenir la gestion des connaissances au sein du projet, y compris la saisie et l'articulation des réussites, des meilleures pratiques et des enseignements tirés.

• Diriger et guider le personnel en matière de formation et développer des initiatives d'amélioration des processus afin de garantir la conformité avec les normes de l'entreprise et du gouvernement.

• Soutenir la gestion des performances et le développement professionnel des subordonnés directs, y compris le retour d'information, le coaching et le soutien à la carrière.

• Il participe à la rédaction de publications et peut contribuer à l'élaboration de propositions pour de nouveaux projets.

• Identifie et consulte la direction générale sur les recommandations techniques afin de prendre de meilleures décisions commerciales.

• Représente le projet lorsque le CdP n'est pas disponible.

• Effectue d'autres tâches qui lui sont confiées.

Connaissances et compétences appliquées :

• Comprendre le système de santé au Burkina Faso

• Capacité à mener et à fournir des analyses approfondies, à rédiger des rapports et à diffuser des informations à un large éventail de publics.

• Connaissance approfondie des concepts, des pratiques et des procédures en matière de gestion de projets et de développement technique.

• Excellentes aptitudes à la communication orale et écrite.

• Excellentes compétences démontrées en matière d'organisation et de résolution de problèmes.

• Excellentes compétences techniques et de gestion de projet démontrées.

• Capacité d'influencer, de motiver, de négocier et de travailler en bonne intelligence avec les autres.

• Capacité à faire preuve de discernement dans le cadre de pratiques et de politiques généralement définies en sélectionnant des méthodes et des techniques pour obtenir des solutions.

• Connaissance approfondie des concepts, des pratiques et des politiques liés au domaine technique spécialisé.

• Capacité avérée à garantir le respect des budgets, des calendriers et des exigences de performance.

• Excellentes compétences en matière de leadership.

• Excellentes aptitudes à la réflexion critique et à la résolution de problèmes.

• Excellentes compétences en matière de communication orale et écrite et d'analyse en anglais.

• être disposé à se déplacer dans le pays pour fournir une assistance technique et assurer la qualité.

Supervision donnée/reçue :

• Rend compte au chef de parti

• Il supervise directement une équipe de conseillers techniques et d'agents techniques.

• Diriger et encadrer le personnel afin d'atteindre les objectifs stratégiques du projet.

• Coordonne avec le chef de projet l'établissement des budgets et des objectifs, et élabore des procédures et des formations pour le projet.

• Élaborer et recommander des solutions de gestion de projet.

Formation : **

• Master ou son équivalent international en santé publique, administration publique, développement international ou dans un domaine pertinent.

• Certification en gestion de projet (PM) de préférence.

Expérience : **

• Le candidat doit avoir au moins 12 ans d'expérience dans le domaine technique ou de la gestion de projets (dont 8 ans ou plus de leadership, de sens aigu des affaires et/ou d'expérience en matière de gestion hiérarchique).

• Une expérience professionnelle préalable au sein d'une organisation non gouvernementale (ONG) est souhaitée.

• Expérience de la gestion d'activités complexes impliquant une coordination avec plusieurs institutions partenaires fortement souhaitée.

• Expérience des projets de réforme du système de santé financés par des donateurs; expérience de l'USAID souhaitée

• Expérience avérée de la mise en œuvre de programmes de renforcement des systèmes de santé et/ou de projets de renforcement de la prestation de services de santé au Burkina Faso

• Capacité avérée à développer et à favoriser les relations avec les homologues du gouvernement local, les organisations locales et les donateurs. Expérience au niveau infranational de préférence.

• Excellentes compétences en matière de communication (orale et écrite), d'analyse, d'organisation, de relations interpersonnelles et d'interculturalité.

• Expérience au Burkina Faso de préférence.

• Expérience dans des environnements fragiles et touchés par des conflits

• La maîtrise de l'anglais est requise.

Les exigences physiques typiques :

• Environnement de bureau typique.

• Capacité à passer de longues heures à regarder un écran d'ordinateur et à effectuer un travail répétitif sur un clavier.

• Capacité à rester assis et debout pendant de longues périodes.

• Capacité à soulever/déplacer jusqu'à 5 livres.

Technologie à utiliser :

• Ordinateur personnel/portable, applications Microsoft (c'est-à-dire Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), téléphone portable/technologie mobile et équipement de bureau standard.

Exigences en matière de déplacements :

• 10-25% (principalement au Burkina Faso)

FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID-funded Health Systems Strengthening Activity in Burkina Faso. The activity aims to support the Transitional Government of Burkina Faso to strategically and comprehensively respond to the key challenges facing the country’s health sector.

Job Summary:

The Deputy Chief of Party will provide technical leadership on the Activity. They will, under the guidance of the Chief of Party and FHI 360 leadership, establish and continually refine technical frameworks, approaches, tools, and activities for that project. They will identify specialized partnership needs, engage qualified partners to ensure technical performance, and oversee their performance. They will support the capacity development of local partners as appropriate. They will monitor all technical aspects of a project from initiation through delivery. They will ensure completion of project technical deliverables are on schedule and within budget constraints. They will manage technical advisors and other staff, and mentor and develop them to ensure technical objectives are met. They will contribute project experience and learning to national and global thought leadership initiatives.

This duty station has been designated as high risk or extreme risk and poses a heightened risk or direct threat to personal safety. Applicants should research this location and the associated risks before submitting an application. Employment is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360, as well as USAID approval of the finalist.

Accountabilities:

• Serves as the technical lead in a number of project domain areas.

• Build a close working relationship with the Government of Burkina Faso and other counterparts.

• Leads the technical operational and tactical activities for the project.

• Ensures high quality technical deliverables—including workplans and annual reports—are developed, submitted and approved on schedule and within budget parameters.

• Develops and implements processes and procedures to achieve strategic technical goals of the project.

• Provides direction to ensure technical activities are compliant with client agreements, government regulations and the organization’s policies and procedures.

• Responds to client requests and questions on technical matters and ensures timely drafts and submissions of consents, approvals and/or waivers.

• Manages the monitoring and evaluation activities of a project including contributing to the finalization and submission of project work plans, performance monitoring plans (PMPs) and quarterly, annual, and other reports.

• Manages the relationship with all subcontracted organizations on a project on technical matters.

• Promotes project success by collecting, writing, and distributing success stories, case studies, photos, and outreach at events.

• Attends informative events related to the subject matter or region of a project to network and learn information that could be valuable to project activities.

• Supports knowledge management within the project, including the capture and articulation of success stories, best practice and lessons learned.

• Directs and guides staff with training and developing process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with company and government standards.

• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports including ongoing feedback, coaching and career support.

• Engages in writing publications and may contribute to developing proposals for new projects.

• Identifies and consults with executive management on technical recommendations to make better business decisions.

• Represents the project when the Chief of Party is unavailable.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Must understand the health system in Burkina Faso.

• Ability to conduct and deliver thorough analysis, report writing, and dissemination of information to a broad range of audiences.

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project management and technical development.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent and demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent and demonstrated project management and technical skills.

• Ability to influence, motivate, negotiate and work well with others.

• Ability to exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices and policies related to specialized technical area of expertise.

• Proven ability to ensure that budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.

• Excellent and demonstrated leadership skills.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills in English.

• Willingness to travel within the country for technical assistance provision and quality assurance.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Reports to the Chief of Party.

• Provides direct supervision of a team of Technical Advisors and Technical Officers.

• Leads and directs staff to achieve strategic project goals.

• Coordinates with project lead to set budgets, goals, and develops procedures and training for project.

• Develops and recommends project management solutions.

Education: **

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in public health, public administration, international development, or a relevant field.

• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience: **

• Requires a minimum of 12+ years of relevant technical/project management experience (including 8+ years of leadership, strong business acumen and/or line management experience).

• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is preferred.

• Experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions strongly preferred.

• Experience with donor funded health system reform projects; USAID experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with implementing health systems strengthening (HSS) programs and/or health service delivery strengthening projects in Burkina Faso.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships with local government counterparts, local organizations, and donors. Experience at the sub-national level preferred.

• Excellent communication (both oral and written), analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills.

• Experience in Burkina Faso preferred.

• Experience in fragile and conflict affected settings.

• Proficiency in English is required.

Typical 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:

10-25% (mainly within Burkina Faso)

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
 

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
 

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

Travel Requirements:

• 10%-25% (mainly within Burkina Faso)

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
 

Position Summary:

Lead financial and operations activities for FHI 360’s West Africa, Middle East Regional Office (WAMERO), which also covers Latin America and the Caribbean and Eastern Europe (LAC and EE).

FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Our staff of over 4,000 experts work in more than 60 countries around the world.

The West Africa and Middle East office covers Latin America and Eastern Europe. We are a dynamic, team with varied strengths that works hand in hand with our project leads and staff throughout the region. Our projects make a difference in lives – whether in health, education, youth development or creating jobs. This is a chance to use financial and operational skills to build a solid business foundation for the region.

We need someone with a gift for finding solutions. Someone who has a can-do attitude and enjoys working with people from a diverse set of backgrounds, who excels in building strong and positive teams.

Find out what international development and humanitarian work does from the inside, putting your management and financial management skills to use for a great cause. You would report to the Regional Director, and work closely with teams in 13 countries.

There are two regional positions. One in Jordan, Tunisia or Morocco and the other in Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria or Cameroon.

Key responsibilities:

Provide financial and administrative leadership, mentorship, and oversight to assigned region,  both the team directly under WAMERO and support for country offices in the region. Specifics include:

• Facilitate organizational change to support business and process improvements and overall departmental/divisional efficiency.

• Provide oversight and direction for the Regional Office financial transaction and accounting practices.

• Ensure high capacity and understanding of FHI 360 financial and administrative guidance regionally, and at country level.

• Coordinate Regional Office  budget analysis, provide input into and monitor budget forecasts and review progress against administrative cost reduction goals.

• Alert Portfolio/Project and Department Directors to budget risks; ensure that appropriate risk authorization documents are processed, and steps are taken to resolve issues.

Compliance and Fiscal Excellence:

• Provide oversight and direction for the Regional Office’s financial transaction and accounting practices.

• Ensure implementation and integration of financial and accounting systems.

• Perform specialized functions in the areas of financial management and analysis, budget development and monitoring, supply and logistics, property management, office management and other essential administrative requirements.

• Prepare and analyze monthly management reports summarizing project, management, and development expenditures versus budgets and obligated funds.

• Supervise/monitor spending on overhead and other accounts as needed.

• Assist with the preparation of proposal budgets as needed/required and per guidelines.

• Ensure adoption of standardized procedures and monitoring systems to assure compliance with both client and corporate policies.

• Monitor consolidated financial reporting and control systems for the RO to ensure compliance with internal policies and practices.

• Provide oversight and monitoring of work plans, staff labor allocations and budgets, working closely with portfolio directors and countries.

Building Skills in the Region

• Provide strategic and operational inputs from a regional perspective to corporate services and systems development.

• Lead and advise staff in the development and implementation of all financial and administrative policies, programs, and procedures.

Process improvement and Problem Solving   

• Works on complex problems that require in-depth evaluation of data and various factors.

• Facilitate organizational change to support business and process improvements and overall departmental/divisional efficiency.

• Liaise with key enterprise services (e.g., Human Resources (HR), Contract Management Services (CMS), Business Services, Operations Management, Office of Compliance and Internal Audit (OCIA), and Legal) to ensure effective integration with finance and administration.

• Resolve issues affecting the business operations of the Regional Office (RO) and facilitate better interaction and cooperation with central services departments.

• Ensure adoption of standardized procedures and monitoring systems to assure compliance with both client and corporate policies.

• Provide oversight and monitoring of work plans, staff labor allocations and budgets, working closely with portfolio directors and countries.

Supervision

• Supervise a team of finance and administration staff and provide technical (financial) supervision of lead finance team members throughout the region.

• Work closely with other leaders to assure appropriate management and support of portfolios/projects in FHI 360 Country Offices.

• Provide input and work with HQ teams (Finance, Information Solutions and Services (ISS), Operations Management Office (OMO), etc.) to review/ generate new FHI 360 policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Fully support HQ team to successfully implement new projects. Take proactive role to implement HQ directives when HQ has limited resources and tight timelines.

• Work closely with HQ team to implement new projects

• Perform other duties as assigned!

Collaboration with other teams

This position requires regular contact and relationship building with teams throughout the company, including Finance, Information Solutions and Services (ISS), Operations Management Office (OMO), and Contract Management Services to review/ generate new FHI 360 policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Work closely with other leaders to assure appropriate management and support of portfolios/projects in FHI 360 Country Offices.

• Decisions made generally affect the organization's operations and may impact overall business activities.

• Perform other assignments as requested by the Regional Director.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Excellent leadership skills in financial management, audit and compliance, and personnel management

• Demonstrated familiarity with global development and not-for-profit management.

• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, subcontractors, vendors, and collaborating implementing agencies.

• Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as needed

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Second language used in the region (French, Spanish, Arabic) highly desirable

• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, International Management, Public Policy or Related Field.

• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Typically requires a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience with international development programs; including 5 years relevant supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated experience with financial and contractual management of USAID contracts and cooperative agreements including budget design, financial oversight, and expenditure projections.

• Experience working with projects and leadership in multiple countries.

• Non-governmental organization (NGO) experience preferred.

Working conditions and physical requirements:

• Normally working in the office or remote

• Should be able to travel as required by nature of work – up to 25%!

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.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget. 

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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Job Summary:

Finance and Administration Director will support a large USAID Global Health Security (GHS)project, managing cross-functional teams and project financial and administration oversight from award through close-out. The Finance and Administration Director will be responsible for all aspects of the project, financial management and administrative support under this contract. The position will respond to issues related to project- and country-level financial and administrative functions including budgeting, managing, tracking of invoices and purchase orders, logistics management, and overseeing day-to-day operations and financial management of the project. Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending. Organizes interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient project implementation. Works closely with management to ensure financial, administrative, contractual, logistical efficiency and compliance. Serves as a liaison between staff and the organization’s administrative and enterprise services to maintain smooth operations between headquarters and field offices.

This position is contingent upon award and donor approval.

Accountabilities:

• Provides overall financial and administrative oversight on the project.
• Provides support to the Project Director to ensure the project is implemented in an efficient, compliant, timely and results-oriented manner.
• Manages, implements, and monitors systems, processes, services, staff, and budgets to achieve financial, administrative and project goals.
• Provides timely and accurate financial and project reports to company management and donors as required.
• Provides oversight to financial staff to prepare and monitor the approved budget and invoicing.
• Oversees execution and management of subs throughout the life of project.
• Ensure compliance with FHI 360 procurement and financial reporting procedures by field-based programs and serving as a resource to field finance and administrative staff on procurement and payment procedures.
• Provides project assistance through review or writing of financial and administrative protocols, SOPs, and reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
• Collaborates with the Project Director to proactively identify opportunities for new project initiatives and funding to support them.
• Recruits, orients, and supervises project staff to support project and ensure the completion of programmatic and workforce planning needs are met and achieved.
• Provides supervision to project staff to ensure the project remains on budget.
• Ensures expenditures within each project are monitored monthly, and that well- structured corrective action is initiated and tracked where required.
• Participate in quarterly review calls as well as other routine/ad hoc program and technical calls as needed.
• Provides leadership to staff to ensure the development of timely, high quality and regulation compliant financial reporting per organization and donor guidelines.
• Provides supportive guidance and supervision to staff, and managers who are charged to implement projects within the assigned area of expertise.
• Collaborates with cross functional groups on matters concerning staff development that leverages international staff to mentor local staff, so as to maintain project accountability and scale in the short term and fast track capacity building for the long term.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Has significant experience with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
• Expert level knowledge and past experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices and reporting guidelines.
• Strong business acumen, staff development, management, and reporting experience.
• Strong consultative and negotiation skills.
• Operations management, corporate policies, compliance, and procedures oversight experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective knowledge of design, implementation, and management of multisector/international development programs funded by US government.
• Ability to analyze and establish effective and supportive cross- project coordination, organizational procedures, and management systems.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and operations.
• Problems encountered are moderate to complex and highly varied.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
• Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organizational goals.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Assists in setting goals and budgets for projects and leads the country in achieving strategic goals.
• Leads coordination for fundraising planning and implementing strategies to increase private donor giving.
• Leads coordination of resources for ongoing projects across functional areas and addresses/ resolves issues.
• Reports to a Project Director.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, or Related Field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in project management with projects management principles and practices.
• USG, particularly USAID, contract experience is required.
• Requires subcontractor management experience.
• Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Typical 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:

• 10% - 25%

The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget. 

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

US Based Hiring Salary Range: $150,000 - $189,000

International hiring ranges will differ based on location.

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.

EpiC is a five-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The project provides strategic technical assistance (TA) and direct service delivery to break through barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant management of national HIV programs by improving HIV case-finding, prevention, treatment programming and viral load (VL) suppression among key populations (KPs) and priority populations (PPs). In the Philippines, EpiC will work in Mega Manila to address critical gaps and bottlenecks in the response to HIV among KPs in the Philippines and build capacity of local, community-based KP organizations and work closely with the government of the Philippines to deliver HIV services tailored to the needs of KPs. In addition to the activities mentioned above EpiC Philippines will focus on expanding HIV case finding in the community, expansion of PrEP and treatment initiation, adherence, and retention support for people living with HIV (PLHIV), with a focus on select key population groups.

Job Description

The Associate Director of Financial Management will be responsible for the overall financial management of the program and to provide leadership/mentorship to the Epic Finance team. Duties require broad conceptual judgment, strategic thinking, initiative to innovate and ability to deal with a wide range of finance issues in a high pace environment. The Associate Director of Financial Management will ensure compliance with FHI 360 and USAID financial and accounting procedures, rules and regulations. She/he/they will be accountable  for budget forecasting, expenditure tracking, and financial analysis, as well as grant and contract management; overseeing financial administration, reviewing and approving recommendations for financial planning and control and key financial decisions for organizational and local compliance requirements, in consent with senior management team; and selecting, evaluating performance, and developing capacity of finance personnel to ensure efficient project support. S/he/they will work closely with Country Office, Regional Office, and Headquarters staff to monitor and ensure the financial health of the project and to prepare internal and external reports and deliverables.

Position Responsibilities:

• Directs and closely work with Finance Manager and other team members in ensuring compliant and timely financial reporting for annual budget planning, monthly pipeline analysis, audit reviews and assessments

• Maintains weekly and monthly schedule of financial transactions and reporting according to organizational requirements.

• Accountable for accuracy of monthly internal pipeline, monthly accruals, forecast and analysis led by Finance Manager and team. Provide analytical inputs to Project Director and HQ backstopping team on financial adjustments required along the life of the project to ensure maximum utilization of approved project budgets.

• Manages workloads and priorities for Finance Managers and direct reports

• Oversees monthly and quarterly financial reporting to FHI 360 regional office and donor, as required.

• Oversees and directs the control of the budget and activities of the finance team.

• Reviews, provides input, and periodically update financial office policy and protocols.

• Work closely with project director to proactively identify financial risks and create mitigation plans

• Ensure the Finance team has all tools needed to effectively review and approve procurement requests and payment vouchers for purchasing of goods and services and for program activities, and assure that all disbursements or reimbursements are made in compliance with FHI 360 policy and applicable to donor rules and regulations. May review and approve procurements of specified threshold while keeping high level oversight of all Epic procurements.

• Oversees development of job descriptions and capacity building plans for finance positions and provides direct oversight to these personnel.

• Supervises finance staff members of the office and encourages a collaborative, cohesive working environment.

• Provides final sign off for sub-awardee and contractor budgets for correctness and verifies that budgets conform to FHI 360 and donor regulations.

• Oversee pre-award assessments for new awards and ensure financial capacity strengthening plans are in place and monitored for all subawards as well as provide sign off on financial site visit reports.

• Supervises review of sub-awardee financial reporting and fund disbursement and is accountable to ensure finance team timely reviews financial reports from grantees (SFRs) ensuring compliance with budget, donor and FHI 360 regulations

• Manage the provision of financial support to project activities ensuring senior management and program staff have the support required to implement planned activities

• Ensures compliance with USAID and FHI360 policies, regulations and procedures governing the award

• Provides administrative, financial, accounting and other technical assistance as required to FHI 360 staff and/or implementing agency staff.

• Clarify any issues arising from audits, (internal and external), conducted for the Philippines Office. Implements recommendations resulting from audit process.

• Supports Project Director with annual project budgeting, including sub-awardee budgeting, and as required during the project period.

• Manages workflow of finance teams to ensure quality deliverables and adherence to deadlines.

• Performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Project Director.

• Work with other financial staff in reviewing and analyzing monthly cash flow, cash book balance sheet reconciliation reports for country office

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or international equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, Compliance, Project Management, or related field relevant to the position requirements required.

• 11 years of related work experience, 6+ years managing a finance department is required.

• Must have at least nine years of experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development and forecasting on donor-funded projects. Previous experience working with USAID or PEPFAR supported program is required.

• Experience developing and implementing finance and accounting policies, procedures, and systems

• Excellent analytical and computer skills, with strong experience in Excel and Accounting software (preferred)

• Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including to ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment

• Demonstrated experience interacting with government agencies, civil society counterparts, and international donor agencies

• Excellent oral and written communication in English required

• Supervisory work experience including (1) direct supervision of professional and support staff, (2) quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables and 3) ability to lead the finance and operation aspects of large complex programs and motivate multidisciplinary and diverse teams. Comprehensive and demonstrable understanding of USG policies and regulations.

• Strong excel skills and excellent financial management skills

• Strong comfort level working with diverse teams and grantees embracing diversity, equity and inclusion at all times

The position will be based in Manila, Philippines and will report to the Project Director. Preference is for Filipino national candidates.

Suitably qualified candidates openly living with HIV and/or who are representative of the key populations affected by HIV are also actively encouraged to apply.

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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Associate Director, Operations and Finance

Anticipated Mozambique Improved Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, Immunization and Nutrition (MNCHIN) Activity

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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Associate Director, Operations and Finance for an anticipated USAID-funded integrated health project in Mozambique.

Description:

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations & Finance, the Associate Director, Operations and Finance prepares, administers, and directs the budget for anticipated USAID MNCHIN Activity in Mozambique. The Associate Director, Operations and Finance will manage the performance of the finance and operations teams to ensure efficiency, reviewing and approving recommendations for financial planning and control and providing relevant fiscal information to the management team. They will also work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations and the project’s senior management team to develop work plan budgets and oversee the financial and operational implementation of the work plans in compliance with established internal controls and FHI 360 policies, manage internal financial audits to ensure continuous compliance, and manage the financial reporting system in coordination with the Regional Financial Analyst and Senior Program Officer to ensure timely submission of financial data (such as accruals, etc.) and financial reports to the funder.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

• Support the operational and strategic functions for the finance & accounting team to ensure compliance and efficiency. 
• Develop and implement process improvement plans for finance & operations unit to ensure compliance with financial controls and operational procedures.
• Review and analyze monthly financial reports regarding budgets – actual and forecast.
• Review and approve monthly finance report prepared by finance and administrative staff before it is sent to the Regional Office.
• Ensure sound financial management of sub-awards, including appropriate utilization of funds, timely invoicing, financial tracking, etc.
• Liaise with key sub-awardees in relation to financial matters as per the project financial guidelines.
• Oversee financial aspects of local procurement and contracting, including processing of payments to vendors and service providers, financial monitoring, tracking, etc. as per project financial procedures safeguarding the reputation of FHI 360.
• Review procurement of goods and services’ packages for compliance with project’s policies before they are approved by Director of Operations and Finance.
• Provide technical assistance on accounting and financial matters. Identify areas needing improvement and provide necessary staff and sub-grantee development and training.
• Provide guidance to technical staff in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
• Maintain a direct and open communication with the Regional Office on finance and operations matters.
• Review and approve procurement of goods and services’ packages for compliance with project’s policies before they are approved.
• Perform other duties as necessary and as assigned by the Director of Finance & Operations and the COP.

Specific Responsibilities

Global Financial and Accounting Services (GFAS) Accounting

•     Assume primary responsibility for reviewing the GFAS account promptly and accurately, including the review of bank statements, bank reconciliations, expense/advance reports, and GFAS reports.

•     Ensure that the GFAS report is complete, individual transactions are properly documented and approved and all accounts are reconciled prior to submission to Headquarters.

•     Work closely with the project finance staff to ensure final reconciliation of GFAS transactions and to resolve questions on the GFAS reports promptly.

•     Work closely with the Director, Finance & Operations and COP to prepare cash flow and monthly projection of expenses for replenishment of field funds.

Financial Management of Sub-Awards

•     Organize and oversee the process of subaward monitoring by ensuring proper review of supporting documentation is conducted, periodic site visits are scheduled and executed to ensure adequate internal controls and procedures are in place.

•     Serve as a liaison between sub-awardees and the project office in matters related to financial management.

•     Review information on the payments, invoices, and overall financial status of sub-awards in the monthly commitment tracker.

Accounts Payable and Cost Allocation/Administration

•     Oversee the payroll calculation & allocation, ensuring that it is accurately allocated to the correct charge codes based on staff timesheets, Leave, and relevant terminal benefits are accurately accrued. 

•     Review expense reports submitted by office staff and consultants, provide feedback as necessary.

•     Assure proper allocation of expenditures to appropriate charge codes and GL expense categories.

Budget

•     Work closely with the Director, Finance & Operations and Chief of Party to prepare annual budgets.

•     Control/monitor budget availability for each requisition.

•     Maintain, review, analyze and track project budget on a regular basis; record actual costs against approved budget.

•     Report any major variances (or projected deviations) to the COP and the regional office.

Administrative Management

•     Oversee project activities of Field Office team(s) to support sound fiscal and administrative management of these activities in accordance with FHI Solutions’ policies and procedures.

•     Ensure compliance with Mozambican laws (including labor laws) and tax regulations.

•     Maintain close communications with project partners and HQ staff.

•     Assist the Technical Director and other program staff as applicable to prepare advance lists of procurement and technical activities for planning efficient and timely inputs to support work plan activities.

•     Keep the Technical Director updated on latest rules and regulations regarding country operations and support him/her to carry out activities accordingly.

•     Assist with the recruitment of new staff including salary negotiations, checking of references and following FHI Solutions’ HR processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, and/or other professional certifications in accounting or financial management.
• Minimum of 8+ years financial management experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity, ideally in the context of USG-funded programming.
• QuickBooks/GFAS experience strongly preferred
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts, donors, and other key stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language oral presentation skills.
• Previous experience working on USG-funded programming in Mozambique preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language.
• Must be a Mozambican national.

FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.  Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment  process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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FHI 360 is an international non-governmental organization operating in Vietnam to promote the health and well-being of the Vietnamese people, particularly vulnerable and marginalized populations. We work with the Vietnam Ministry of Health and other national bodies, as well as provincial and district-level health services to address systemic health challenges. FHI 360’s portfolio has involved addressing HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; combatting trafficking in persons; COVID-19; tuberculosis case finding and treatment; anti-microbial resistance; health system strengthening; maternal and child health and nutrition; and diagnostic and laboratory services.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (COP) for the multi-year USAID Strengthening Local Health Security Activity. The goal of the USAID Vietnam Strengthening Local Health Security Activity is to strengthen Vietnam’s capacity at the sub-national levels to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to epidemic-prone emerging infectious diseases (EID) through One Health (human, animal, and environmental) approaches to achieve Global Health Security (GHS) targets for zoonotic diseases (ZD), EID surveillance and response, and risk communications and community engagement (RCCE).  

Recruitment is contingent upon the successful award of the project to FHI 360 and the final USAID approval of the candidate.

Main responsibilities:

The Deputy Chief of Party will report to and assist the Chief of Party in providing technical leadership to all project activities, including the development and implementation of the USAID Strengthening Local Health Security Activity’s vision, strategy, and technical direction. The Deputy Chief of Party will serve as the secondary liaison with USAID. S/he will oversee project management and successful delivery in line with agreed-upon work plans and targets, lead the development of project activities, timelines, and budgets in close coordination with the Chief of Party, ensure submission of high-quality deliverables, and supervise team project delivery and workloads. The Deputy Chief of Party will assist the Chief of Party with all aspects of program performance, both technical and managerial, and ensure that procedures are adhered to for activity development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, procurement, budgeting and financial accounting. S/he will work with the Chief of Party to supervise the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of local staff and consultants.

Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and provide technical direction for project efforts that strengthen Vietnam sub-national stakeholders’ capacity to effectively detect, prevent, and respond to epidemic-prone emerging infectious diseases
• Oversee the design, development, planning and implementation, and provides oversight and ensures technical quality of the project’s technical strategies and activities
• Manage the technical team ensuring close coordination and collaboration between the project’s work streams and partner organizations
• Review, ensure and provide support for timely production and implementation of the project’s implementation plan, strategies and approaches, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) plan, environment mitigation and monitoring plan (EMMP), and Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) plan.
• Manage the development and ensure oversight of sub-agreements, contracts, amendments and annual work plans including activities, budgets and implementation plans of consortium partners; Ensure that sub-agreements, contracts and amendment documents meet the program and technical requirements and maintain quality assurance.
• Prepare program reports, briefs and other communication and reporting requirements for FHI 360, USAID, and the Government of Vietnam.
• Support the Chief of Party to ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance are secured and the project’s technical quality, expertise and contribution is recognized.
• Facilitate and ensure supportive supervision and monitoring are regularly planned and implemented and ensure issues and actions identified from the supervision visits are shared and addressed in time.
• Review the project’s progress tracking on regular basis and ensure that the project’s achievements are on track. Ensure routine project data are regularly analyzed, visualized and used for program improvement.
• Ensure capacity building needs of implementing partners are assessed and capacity-building activities are planned, implemented and monitored.
• Assist the Chief of Party in creating and maintaining good working relationships with USAID, Government of Vietnam counterparts, implementing partners, and other stakeholders
• At the request of the COP, represents the project at national and international fora, including technical and investment conferences, policy briefings, networking events, etc.
• Serve as the acting Chief of Party in the absence of the Chief of Party

Candidates must also have:

• Proven track record in technical and/or management leadership in global health programs preferably in global health security in Vietnam or countries similar to Vietnam ;
• Experience and familiarity with global health in surveillance, emerging disease prevention, and/or risk communication and community engagement in Vietnam or countries similar to Vietnam;
• Experience and familiarity with working in complex governmental approval and collaboration processes on global health programs preferably in global health security in Vietnam or countries similar to Vietnam ;
• Knowledge of the legal and institutional context and frameworks for global health security in Vietnam or countries similar to Vietnam ;
• Connections to and familiarity with organizations working on global health security in Vietnam;
• Experience in leading/coordinating multi-sectoral global health programs, including monitoring and evaluation with a strong focus on adaptive management and strategic communications.

Experience and abilities for the position:

• Master’s degree or its international equivalent or higher in animal health/veterinary medicine, global health, human health/medicine, environmental health or other related fields
• At least 12 years of professional experience in at least one of the following: outbreak response, One Health, infectious disease epidemiology, epidemic-prone emerging infectious diseases (EID) through One Health (human, animal, and environmental), AMR, lab sciences, EID surveillance and response, health systems strengthening, zoonotic diseases (ZD), risk communications and community engagement (RCCE).
• Knowledge of and experience with policy advocacy with local government officials at the central and provincial levels, as well as experience working with NGOs, civil society and other stakeholders to implement policy advocacy to support strategy development, decision making and project implementation
• Demonstrated success in managing and implementing high-volume USAID and other donor-funded projects in complex settings, with specific experience working with government counterparts, international donors, and local organizations to strengthen the health sector
• Proven experience working with relevant government officials/entities to affect policy reform on global health security and experience representing projects at high levels of policy engagement at a regional level
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; fluency in Vietnamese language preferred

FHI 360 offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Interested candidates are invited to visit FHI 360’s career page at https://www.fhi360.org/careers and apply the position ONLINE by February 29, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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