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.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:
Job Title: Project Director
Job ID: 15561
Job Function: Education - Domestic or International Location: Calabar
Project Description
The GE Foundation-funded FHI 360 Four Pillars PLUS project in Nigeria aims to improve the quality and relevance of secondary education for girls and other vulnerable children (OVC) and boost retention rates in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
The project will offer scholarships, girls’ mentoring, teacher training, and encourage community participation to address the complex barriers to education for girls and OVCs.
The PLUS component will focus on strengthening Adolescent Reproductive Health Education, addressing Early Pregnancy, Early Marriage and School-Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV).
This is a 4 year project with funds provided annually.
Job Summary / Responsibilities
The Project Director for the Four Pillars PLUS project in Nigeria leads a team of professional and support staff and is responsible for ensuring that the project attains its goals and meets its obligations in a timely fashion and within the project budget. He provides leadership and management to the Four Pillars PLUS activities, and serves as the primary source of contact regarding the project for all stakeholders.
Essential Job Functions
Lead a dynamic, collaborative and productive team of professional and support staff that shares a project vision and culture that leads to attaining results and professional fulfillment
Serve as lead project representative for all relevant stakeholders
Oversee project implementation plan and logistics
Ensure that all project activities reflect an agreed upon vision and strategy and are designed and implemented in a technically sound and coordinated fashion to achieve specific project results
Provide overall technical and management leadership for activities in the five project component areas
Ensure that required reports and deliverables are submitted in a timely manner and are of high quality
Develop and maintain excellent client communications
Maintain close communication with FHI 360 Washington team
Ensure accurate and proactive dissemination of information about the project
Other job related duties as assigned.
Necessary Skills and Requirements
Project design, planning and management
Strong leadership and interpersonal talents and skills
Strong working knowledge of international development issues; program and training design; program assessment and evaluation; and strategic training and performance improvement theory/practice
Knowledge of USAID strategies, policies and procedures is preferred
Facilitation and training skills needed to lead staff in program planning activities
Experience in consulting with senior-level governmental and non-governmental contacts is desirable
Experience in difficult cultural settings
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Ability to speak the local language/dialect
Familiarity with the local culture and communication practices
Qualification Requirements
Master’s Degree required; or Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 15 years of experience in Education, Social Science, Gender Studies, International Development, or other similar fields;
Must be computer literate (MS Office Package/Internet, etc.)
Must be able to provide three references from previous employment or universit