Deputy Project Director 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.

FHI 360 is collaborating with Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI) on Global Fund Project Management and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Project Director

Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Full Time

Project Description
The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate tie end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

Job Description

• Deputy Project Director will work with the Project Director to provide oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the Global Fund activities in AHNi HQ and the state offices.

Minimum Requirement Standards

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5-7 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 7-9 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 9-11 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.

Application Closing Date
25th December, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume (CV) and Cover Letter as a single document to: [email protected]

Note: Only applications sent electronically (i.e by email) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.