FHI360 is seeking a candidate who will serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for a potential new global project funded by US CDC that seeks to build upon activities to support Global Health Security (GHS) through implementation of programs and activities that focus on protecting and improving health globally through partnerships with Ministries of Health and other governmental institutions. This work will build on lessons learned from the global COVID-19 outbreak and other significant public health events. The main outcomes of this work are to: a) Improve prevention of avoidable epidemics including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens; b) Improve ability to rapidly detect threats early, including detecting characterizing, and reporting emerging biological threats; c) Responding rapidly and effectively to public health threats of international concern.

Job Summary:

If the prospective project is awarded to FHI 360, the PI will lead and direct the development and implementation process for the project involving departmental and cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of a potential US CDC funded activity. They will plan and direct project schedules and monitor budget/spending. They will monitor the project from initiation through delivery. They will organize the project’s activities ensuring completion of the activities are on schedule and within approved budget . They will select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the project. The preferred candidate will have strong GHS technical experience as well as program leadership experience.

The PI will work closely with FHI 360’s global country offices and program implementation team to plan and implement GHS capacity building and technical support activities in the supported countries. **This position is contingent upon successful award.

Accountabilities:

• 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 project participants.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Reviews project proposals and plans to determine scheduling, budget, procedures, staffing, and allotment of resources needed for projects.
• Establishes work plans, project teams, and SOPs to meet project goals and ensure compliance with donor’s and FHI 360’s policies and requirements.
• Provides guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve project goals.
• May participate in the strategic development of methods and techniques with programs management teams.
• Establishes, serves, and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on project matters.
• Provide leadership to the project teams, ensuring clarity over plans and priorities, encouraging effective teamwork.
• Works closely with the countries project teams to ensure project implementation remains technically sound and promoting cross-country learning, best practice exchange, and harmonization of approaches
• Responsible for induction of project staff, ensuring their familiarity with mandate values, quality standards, policies and project objectives and their individual responsibilities in upholding these standards and policies.
• Respond to issues that arise during sub-award/contract, and award project implementation, including but not limited to, financial reporting, issuing modifications, oversight of compliance with terms and conditions and resolution of disputes, and resolving audit (financial and/or general performance) findings.

• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Manage relationship with donor and project agreement/contract.
• Coordinate with other donor implementing partners on common objectives and activities, as needed.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with project management, process development and execution.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong consultative skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
• Ability to motivate, influences, and collaborates with others.
• Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, district government officials, multilateral bodies and where appropriate, donor representatives.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and division operations.
• Problems encountered are complex and highly varied.
• Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organizational goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Sets goals and budgets for projects and leads department in achieving strategic goals.
• Leads coordination of resources for ongoing projects across business units and addresses/resolves project issues.
• Typically reports to Program Director or Portfolio Director.

Education:

• Bachelor”s Degree or its International Equivalent in Health, Public Health, Clinical Diagnostics, or a Related Field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience with projects management principles and practices (including 5+ years of line management experience with USG funded awards).
• Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Experience working in partnership with U.S. Government agencies, international donors, or other multilateral agencies.
• Experience managing sub recipients.
• Strong direct experience in global health security.
• Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.,
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

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, Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% – 25%

The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

US Based Hiring Salary Range: USD 110,000 – 140,000 annually

International hiring ranges will differ based on location”

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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