Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Director, Technical Support Units (TSUs) for Family Planning
Location: Abuja
Position Summary
Futures Group is recruiting for an experienced Project Director in Nigeria to work on a new programme to support the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and four state ministries of health (SMOH) for the successful launch and implementation of the costed implementation plan for family planning.
The Project Director will lead the project in Nigeria, ensuring that this investment supports the GoN with the tools to fulfill their FP2020 commitments. This is a full-time position based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall management for the project, liaise with donors and partners
Provide senior level content knowledge, technical assistance, consultation and support for the development and execution of the project
Leads and provides guidance to others on programmatic functions, e.g., development of workplans and budgets
Ensures quality of services and compliance with program requirements.
Provides functional guidance to outside vendors to ensure deliverables are met within timelines and budgets
Participates in and/or prepares necessary program-related reports, including presentations and white papers
Organizes and supports as needed project/program trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetings
Participates, and represents the organization as needed, in outside associations, conferences, and symposia
Leads or assists in research, data collection, policy formulation, training, and capacity building efforts in support of project activities and deliverables
Contributes to new business development efforts, as required and appropriate
Represents the company and project at highest levels with donors and host countries; provides supervision and guidance to other staff members
Qualifications and Skills Required
Advanced degree (PhD, MPH, or Master's Degree in Public Policy or other relevant area)
10+ years of experience in public health programs, policy, advocacy or governance
5+ years of experience working in family planning
Experience managing teams
Experience managing donor contracts and relationships (USAID, DFID, BMGF, etc.)
Experience working in collaboration with the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health and knowledge of the workings of Nigeria’s State Ministries of Health
Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial, and evaluative skills
Knowledge of project management methodology
Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Professional and mature demeanor and conduct, especially during interactions with the client and its constituents and foreign governments
Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands
Ability to take initiative, to anticipate potential problems and/or respond independently to situations
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office
Ability to travel on a national (within Nigeria) and international basis
Fluent written and spoken English is required
This is a time sensitive search and all the interested candidates are requested to apply at their earliest convenience.
Application Closing Date
Not Stated. How to Apply
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