Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 19 Feb 2016
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Project Director
Description:
FHI 360 Mozambique is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of the for Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID solicitation for a HIV Services for Key Populations Affected by HIV under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Manages, implements, and monitors systems, services, staff and budgets to achieve financial, administrative and programmatic goals.
- Responsible for the implementation and oversight of technical activities in the project work plan.
- Supervises and provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team on technical assistance and project implementation.
- Provides technical and programmatic expertise in HIV prevention, care and treatment activities for female sex workers, men who have sex with men, and transgender individuals including community-based outreach, peer education, drop-in centers, mobile outreach, health clinic, hospital, and private facility service provision, ICT, referrals systems for HIV, STI, GBV, PMTCT and FP services.
- Oversees the development and monitoring of local organization sub-awards in compliance with USG, PEPFAR and FHI 360 rules and regulations.
- Works collaboratively with the team to ensure strong coordination among team partners on the implementation of technical activities.
- Ensures project achieves high quality results in accordance with the targets identified in the work plan and Performance Monitoring Plan. Ensure program quality according to FHI 360 standards including quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
- Oversee production of timely and accurate technical and financial reports to FHI 360 and USAID as required.
- Coordinates and meets with, as appropriate, USAID, the Ministry of Health, and local and international partners and other stakeholders. Serve as the point person for interactions with USAID/Mozambique, implementing partners, and the Government
- Monitors work plan activities; ensures appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations; coordinates partner efforts in program implementation including assisting in the provision of technical assistance to each grant partner for the provision of high quality services; ensure appropriate program monitoring and reporting.
- Works closely with FHI 360 staff in the Southern Africa Regional office, to provide regular updates
- Directly supervise technical and administrative/logistics staff in Mozambique.
- Leads the development of Scopes of Work, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), technical management of activities for consultants and local institutions partnering with FHI 360 to ensure that activity timeframes and budgets are met and products are reviewed and finalized.
Qualifications:
- Masters level degree in Public Health (preferred) or related field or equivalent.
- At least 8 years of demonstrated key population group technical expertise, with substantial HIV prevention, care, and treatment experience with female sex workers, and/or men who have sex with men, and transgender individuals.
- At least 8 years of demonstrated excellence in a senior level technical advisor and leadership position, preferably in an international development context and working with key population groups.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Portuguese.
- Previous experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is strongly preferred; Mozambique experience is a plus.
- Proven skills in the implementation of HIV prevention, care, and treatment projects for female sex workers, and/or men who have sex with men, and transgender persons in Mozambique or other countries in the region.
- Knowledge of processes for developing and implementing HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs with key population groups in Mozambique.
- Understands the HIV-related needs of key population groups in Mozambique, including female sex workers, men who have sex with men, and transgender individuals and has worked to support and implement activities to reduce stigma and discrimination
- Design, implementation, and management of HIV public health/international development programs funded by USAID.
- Proven skills in mentoring, leadership and networking.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding public health issues among key populations in Mozambique.
- Ability to manage and complete numerous tasks with a high degree of organization and limited resources.
- Experience working with civil society organizations to plan and implement HIV and/or health-related activities.
- Experience of proactively identifying risk, addressing issues and appropriately communicating these to the project staff and USAID.
- Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different organizations and cultures.
- Experience identifying, designing and brokering public-private partnerships.
- Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality.
- Ability to travel within country or region and internationally if needed.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
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