STRIDES Nigeria Project Director at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Family Health International (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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: STRIDES Nigeria Project Director

Requisition ID: 2025200976
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Nigeria Project Director, STRIDES leads and directs implementation of an anticipated USAID-funded GHS activity to enhance global health priorities in country with the general objectives to strengthen capacity across laboratory and surveillance systems to prevent, detect, and rapidly and effectively respond to emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats.
•  S/He will fulfill the diverse managerial requirements of the Activity and have technical and management responsibility for all activities, personnel, and budget/spending.
• The Nigeria Project Director, STRIDES serves as the Activity’s primary liaison with USAID missions in country, key stakeholders including local government, and other global health security implementing partners working in country in addition to overseeing STRIDES subcontractors operating in country.
• Working across the human, animal, and environmental health sectors, the Nigeria Project Director, STRIDES will lead the development and implementation of annual work plans, monitoring and evaluation activities, technical and financial reporting, and other administrative elements of the Activity.

Responsibilities
Accountabilities:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates implementation of GHS activities to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters.
• Establishes work plans, teams, and SOPs to meet Activity goals and ensure compliance with policies.
• Directly manages technical, financial and operational staff responsible for all aspects of the GHS Activity. Responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and equitable work environments for all personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems for safeguarding Activity participants.
• Manages in-country relationships with national, regional, and local government counterparts and multisectoral partners and identifies technical assistance needed to fulfill national global health security objectives and targets and operationalize One Health.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and collaboration for the team and in-country stakeholders, including USAID, implementation partners, government partners, and other key stakeholders. 
• Leads in-country team and liaises with Activity leadership at the global level to define, develop, implement, monitor and adjust technical work plans, budgets, presentations, and reports.
• Ensures on-time delivery of high-quality deliverables and reports.
• Provides guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve Activity goals.
• Responsible for onboarding of Activity staff, ensuring their familiarity with organizational and Activity values, quality standards, policies and procedures and their individual responsibilities in upholding them.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with project management, process development and execution. Familiarity with international Global Health Security frameworks and initiatives, particularly in relation to USAID’s Programs and priorities, is highly preferred.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills, including leadership to develop annual work plans and deliverables to USAID while overseeing the Activity’s monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure achievement of Activity goals and objectives.
• Articulate, professional, and diplomatic with ability to communicate using a clear and positive manner with clients and staff.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and collaboration skills; Prior experience developing partnerships and managing relationships with USAID, host country government, key stakeholders, and other implementing partners in country is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills managing staff within a matrixed organization.  Prior experience working in an international non-governmental organization (INGO) a plus.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of the Activity.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Problems encountered are complex and highly varied; decisions and actions have a significant impact on Activity implementation.
• Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with donor and Activity goals.
• Quickly identifies and notifies management of potential issues during implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Supervision Given / Received:

• Sets goals and budgets and leads in-country team to achieve strategic goals.
• Leads coordination of resources for Activity implementation addresses/resolves Activity issues.
• Reports to the Regional Technical Advisor and/or Activity Senior Management Team.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in  public health or other health-related fields related to the functions of the position;
• Master’s degree or its international equivalent preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.

Experience: 

• Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices, including 5+ years of managing staff.
• Proficient with applicable USAID or other donor rules, regulations, and policies
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on the management and implementation of human or animal health projects and interventions for infectious diseases
• Knowledge and experience working on Global Health Security projects or activities preferred; experience working across multiple sectors (One Health) desirable
• Demonstrated experience developing and mentoring staff and building capacity of local teams and partners.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and/or activities.
• Proficiency in English language (read, write, speak) is required 
• Fluency in host country language is required 
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Experience working in an NGO is preferred
• Experience working in a Government Human, Animal or Environmental Health Ministry/Agency is desirable.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal computer/laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10-25%

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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