Director, Special Projects at 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 vacant position below:

Job Title: Director, Special Projects

Job ID: 18115
Location: Abuja

Project Summary
The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner. The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• As member of the FHI 360 Nigeria program management team and with guidance from the Country Director, the Director, Special Projects provides leadership, management, coordination, and technical expertise for the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all assigned FHI 360 Nigeria special projects and other initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide management support to SOs focusing on work plans, sub agreement amendments, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs, and reporting.
• Coordinate the development and follow up implementation of work plans for the assigned projects
• Participate in meetings/events organized by FHI360 Nigeria’s donors, stakeholders and partners (relevant to assigned special projects and develop responses to all requests from them.
• Work with FHI360 Nigeria technical and finance departments to ensure adequate documentation, tracking and accurate reporting of targets and expenditures for each assigned grant/award.
• Manage the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sub recipients’ program activities including work plans, implementation schedules, sub agreements and close out.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring of subprojects to achieve financial, contractual, and programmatic goals.
• Work with other departments to ensure documentation and easy retrieval of all training and trip reports related to the assigned portfolio
• Guide and support FHI360 Nigeria state teams in establishing sound management systems to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to donor requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.
• Assist the Country Director as required to perform duties related to the management of human resources including analysis of staffing needs and resources.
• Coordinate capacity development efforts in support of country and state offices and implementing agency staff, and other partners.
• Ensure availability of technical resources and integrate their efforts into overall program management.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites and technical support to the national government.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the implementation of the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience. OR MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience.
• Or  BS/BA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, with a minimum of 11-13 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Remuneration
Very competitive compensation package.

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• FHI 360 is an Equal opportunity employer
• FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.