JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Project Director
Reports to: Management & Operations Director
Project: FHI 360 -USAID GH SBC Activity, Zambia
Location: Lusaka Zambia
The Global Health Social and Behavior Change (GH SBC) Activity is a five-year initiative funded by USAID, focused on improving global health and development outcomes by increasing the use of theory-informed, evidence-based, and locally led SBC programming. The Activity works to empower local communities and systems to take ownership of designing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality SBC programs. GH SBC is implemented by FHI 360 as prime, along with its partners, the African Society for Social and Behavior Change (AS-SBC), Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication (CBCC), Data Science Nigeria (DSN), Fraym, IPE Global, N’weti, ONG RAES, Save the Children Federation, and YUX. In Zambia, GH SBC will work in partnership with key stakeholders to design and implement SBC interventions that improve HIV case finding, testing, treatment and ensure viral load suppression among intended beneficiaries.
Provides overall technical leadership and managerial direction for the GH SBC Activity in Zambia. Fulfills the diverse managerial requirements of the Activity and has technical and management responsibility for all activities and personnel. Plans and directs Activity schedules and monitors budget/spending. Serve as the Activity’s primary representative to USAID/Zambia, Government of Zambia (GOZ), and other key stakeholders. Responsible for the smooth implementation of the Activity, and for effectively addressing problems and challenges that arise during performance. Responsible for timely and accurate delivery of all reports and other program products.
Must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
The last day of receiving applications is 16 December 2024.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements