Project Director, HIV Prevention

FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world’s most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management. Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities. By applying science to programs, FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Project Director, HIV Prevention based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Position Responsibilities:

The Project Director, HIV Preventionwill be primarily responsible for managing a large and complex, multi-year and multi-million dollar USAID project. As a member of the management team, the Project Director will ensure project strategies and activities are developed in line with the organization’s strategic plan, mission, values, goals and objectives. The incumbent will be responsible for engaging all sectors – government, civil society and private – to deliver high level public health project management services within the framework of the Government of Ethiopia and USAID.

Responsibilities include: Leads implementation and monitoring of the designated project to achieve programmatic, financial, and administrative goals, and ensures project resources are utilized in accordance with applicable FHI and donor policies and procedures; Effectively manages staff working on the project to achieve set goals; Ensures production of timely and accurate programmatic and financial reports to FHI, and donors as required; Works with the Country Office Strategic Information team to manage the project level information system in order to respond fully to donor reporting requirements; Ensures program quality according to FHI standards including quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives; Provides technical assistance to the Country Office Management team through the writing and/or review of reports, protocols, papers, proposals, to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.

Minimum Requirements:

BS/BA in public health or related field, and 11-13 years relevant experience in international development programs with 5-7 years supervisory experience; or MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and 9 - 11 years relevant experience in international development programs, with 5-7 years supervisory experience; or PhD, MD or equivalent degree with 7 - 9 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs and 5-7 years of supervisory experience. Overseas field experience required. Proven skills and demonstrated experience developing and managing behavior change communication programs, HIV prevention services, prevention structural approaches and biomedical interventions for prevention, including social marketing programs. A minimum of 9 years relevant experience with health issues. Three to five years project leadership experience in a health management environment. Ability to travel within the country.

*Offer contingent upon awarded proposal.

FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI's Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

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