Job Title: Programs Director
Organisation: FHI 360
Funding Source: USAID
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About FHI:
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 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. FHI 360 seeks
to implement the upcoming water, sanitation and hygiene project in Uganda
funded by USAID.
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 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. FHI 360 seeks
to implement the upcoming water, sanitation and hygiene project in Uganda
funded by USAID.
Job Summary: The Chief
of Party/Project Director II will provide overall vision and leadership for the
project; develop annual work plans and ensure successful implementation; and
assume technical and management responsibility for all project personnel.
He/she will be the key liaison for the project with USAID, relevant Ugandan
Ministries, other donors and institutions, implementing partners, technical
agencies and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment and harmonization with
other programming where appropriate, including public / private sector
partnerships. The incumbent will be responsible for the successful
implementation of the project, including achievement of program targets;
submission of all program deliverables to USAID; and identification and
resolution of issues and risks related to program implementation. He/she will
oversee the development and monitoring of work plans and budgets; ensure
appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations; and
coordinate partner efforts in program implementation. He/she will be ultimately
responsible for award management, including compliance with FHI 360 and USAID
policies and procedures for prime award management, sound financial monitoring
and control and sub award management.
of Party/Project Director II will provide overall vision and leadership for the
project; develop annual work plans and ensure successful implementation; and
assume technical and management responsibility for all project personnel.
He/she will be the key liaison for the project with USAID, relevant Ugandan
Ministries, other donors and institutions, implementing partners, technical
agencies and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment and harmonization with
other programming where appropriate, including public / private sector
partnerships. The incumbent will be responsible for the successful
implementation of the project, including achievement of program targets;
submission of all program deliverables to USAID; and identification and
resolution of issues and risks related to program implementation. He/she will
oversee the development and monitoring of work plans and budgets; ensure
appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations; and
coordinate partner efforts in program implementation. He/she will be ultimately
responsible for award management, including compliance with FHI 360 and USAID
policies and procedures for prime award management, sound financial monitoring
and control and sub award management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the USAID COP Job should hold a Master’s Degree in
environmental health, public health, international development, or a related
field. - Ten
or more years’ experience in senior project management and implementation
of international water, sanitation and hygiene projects. - Five
years’ experience with the management and oversight of USAID-funded
cooperative agreements and/or contracts, including performance-based
contracting. - Demonstrated
leadership success in: achieving project objectives, the use of innovative
approaches and in developing new partners including the private sector. - Demonstrated
knowledge/experience of USAID policies, procedures and approaches related
to program design/implementation, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation. - Past
exposure and experience in using behavior change communication approaches
to promote healthy behaviors and increase utilization of services in water
and sanitation or relevant area. - Solid
and up to date knowledge of the issues and current evidence in relation to
water and sanitation interventions - Good
knowledge and understanding of WASH issues, activities and stakeholders in
Uganda is desirable. - Demonstrated
capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a
wide network of partners and stakeholders. - Strong
written and oral communication skills in English.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly
encouraged to send a cover letter and updated CV / resume including salary
requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360 – Plot 15 Kitante Close,
P.O Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or via email to: [email protected]
encouraged to send a cover letter and updated CV / resume including salary
requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360 – Plot 15 Kitante Close,
P.O Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or via email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 30th November 2014.
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