Health and Nutrition Director

**The proposed start date for this contract would be approximately July 1, 2011**

Position Description:
PCI is currently seeking a Health and Nutrition Director for a P.L. 480 Title II USAID multi-year assistance program (MYAP) in Ethiopia. Pending the availability of funds, this position would have an expected start date of July, 2011.The project aims to reduce chronic food insecurity, malnutrition and poor health of vulnerable rural individuals, households and communities in Ethiopia. Project objectives include: (1) strengthening community resiliency to shocks, (2) improving household livelihoods, and (3) improving health and nutrition of women and children.

The Health and Nutrition Director will effectively lead the implementation of the overall health/nutrition strategies aimed at preventing malnutrition in children under five, improving maternal and child health and nutrition, and promoting appropriate sanitation and hygiene, among other health interventions. The Director is responsible for managing staff, overseeing budgets, writing reports, and establishing appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems. S/he will also ensure the effective start up, management, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of grant resources.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Oversee technical and program implementation staff and subcontract recipients to ensure optimal programmatic quality and provide overall vision and leadership;
• Develop and implement health and nutrition program strategies as a part of an integrated overall program that is in line with USAID and Ministry of Health guidelines;
• Assure financial controls (project budgeting, monitoring and reporting processes) and adhere to PCI and USAID budgetary guidelines;
• Coordinate with project partners and stakeholders;
• Fulfill all reporting obligations in a timely, quality manner to donors and implementing partners as required;
• Define the project management structure and communication mechanisms with partners; and
• Supervise personnel and recruit and hire new staff, as needed.

Qualifications:
• Post-graduate degree (e.g. MPH, MSc)
• Minimum of 8 years of overseas experience in international development, including significant experience in maternal and child health and nutrition, preferably in Ethiopia.
• Excellent understanding and familiarity with US Government donor regulations
• Demonstrated abilities in NGO reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management
• Project performance management, including monitoring and evaluation
• Capacity to develop and mentor a team of highly qualified professionals
• Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds
• Excellent facilitation, analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong Excel and financial management abilities

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