Project Director at FHI 360

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 equality, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Director

Job ID: 15561
Locations: Calabar
Job Function: Education - Domestic or International

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

Qualifications

• 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 university

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online