AVIS DE RECRUTEMENT
EpiC Burkina Faso PROJECT DIRECTOR
Job Code: PROG11016
Job Family: Programs
Compensation Band: M
FLSA: Exempt
About FHI 360 and EpiC
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, youth,
research, technology, communication, and social marketing—creating a unique mix of
capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves
more than 50 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project is an eightyear (2019–2027) global health project initially funded by the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID) as part of the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). EpiC operates in approximately 50 countries, addressing key
public health challenges such as HIV/AIDS, pandemic preparedness, and global health
security. In Burkina Faso, EpiC is continuing its HIV work and expanding into additional
technical areas such as global health security (GHS), maternal and child health (MCH),
and nutrition. EpiC is recruiting a Project Director located in Ouagadougou, Burkina
Faso. This position is contingent on project award. This position is open to Burkinabé
nationals, those residing in Burkina Faso with independent work authorization, and
third country national locals.
Job Summary:
The EpiC Burkina Faso Project Director provides overall leadership, management,
and strategic direction for the EpiC project in Burkina Faso. The Project Director will
oversee the implementation of the EpiC HIV, GHS, MCH, and nutrition portfolio in
country. They will ensure that project goals and objectives are achieved within the
prescribed time frame and funding parameters. They will serve as the primary point
of contact for EpiC activities in Burkina Faso and provide technical and management
leadership to the country project and ensure successful implementation of the work
plan, monitoring of expenditures in lines with the approved budget, achievement of
the project’s targets and goals, and identification, mitigation and escalation of risk.
They will be required to coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations
and stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Health, senior government officials, country
health staff, international and national development partner organizations, and the
United States Government (USG) donor representatives.
Working in close collaboration with the EpiC headquarters (HQ) team, the Project
Director plans and directs project implementation and monitors budget/spending from
startup through closeout. They lead the project team in the planning of project
activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget
constraints.
Accountabilities:
Direct overall project vision, design, planning and implementation.
Ensure internal management systems for contracting, recruitment, and delivery;
move rapidly to respond to the demands for service delivery on the ground.
Foster innovation and new ideas for better targeted, and more cost-efficient and
effective strategies to reach key populations and retain them in services.
Develop, manage and maintain strategic partnerships among a variety of
stakeholders, partners, governments, civil society and donor organizations.
Ensure that targets agreed upon with US Government funding agency(ies) are
met, on budget and on time.
Identify opportunities and negotiate partnership programs to leverage other
synergistic donor, governmental and organizational resources.
Supervise technical, management and operations, and strategic information
staff to carry out activities designed in cooperation with the donor; in so doing,
ensure activities are fully accomplished, meet expected technical and
management quality standards, and are delivered on schedule.
Work closely with EpiC HQ on the development of annual work plans and
budgets for timely submission to and approval by USG to implement those
plans.
Serve as the primary contact to the global EpiC HQ project team.
Serve as primary point of contact with USAID/Department of State Burkina Faso
staff and ensure communications flow smoothly between project and donor
team by maintaining a collaborative working relationship.
Oversee technical and management reviews, to identify and escalate risks,
address performance challenges and highlight accomplishments to ensure the
program moves forward in a compliant manner.
Ensure solid and regular communication and engagement with both core and
other strategic partners, providing them with technical guidance and oversight
to ensure optimal participation in the project.
Oversee monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring that program is
adequately monitored, and that evaluative thinking is incorporated appropriately
into the program wherever possible.
Guide technical and organizational capacity building initiatives with local
partners and senior staff to ensure delivery of high-quality training, technical
assistance, and reports.
Represent the project in advancing evidence-based and innovative strategies
and approaches on a global, regional and local level.
Serve as a member of the FHI 360 Burkina Faso Senior Leadership Team and
provide input and assistance to the management of the country program,
develop country program strategy, business plans, operational plans and
budgets.
Create, promote, and maintain a safe and equitable work environment for all
personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems
for safeguarding project participants.
Research sources for potential funding and contribute to proposal development,
as requested.
Provide guidance and training to the project team (staff and consultants) to
achieve project goals.
Provide leadership to the project team, ensuring clarity over plans and priorities,
encouraging effective teamwork.
Responsible for onboarding 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.
Support 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.
Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication 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 working relationships with stakeholders,
government officials, and donor representatives.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent • Civil Society, Communication
and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, the Environment,
Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Fields;
master’s degree preferred.
Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
Experience:
Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience with project management
principles and practices (including 5+ years of line management experience).
Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with
international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Experience in managing large, complex and high-quality health projects, with
demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following technical areas: 1) HIV
service delivery projects, 2) global health security, 3) maternal and child health,
and/or 4) nutrition. Experience in managing USAID- and PEPFAR-supported
projects preferred.
Experience in leadership in establishing and maintaining positive working
relationships and partnerships with major stakeholders including governments,
donor agencies, partners, and community networks in at least one of the four
technical areas.
Experience in overseeing all aspects of international donor-funded projects, with
a preference for USAID and PEPFAR, including program and financial
management, human resources, compliance, and quality assurance.
Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building
experience.
Proactive in managing multiple tasks, managing and working in the virtual work
environment, and flexible and open to managing time for working with different
teams in different time zones as needed.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, coordination and
collaboration, team building and management, and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English and French.
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 screens 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, Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard
office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
- 10% – 25%
Application files
– The application files must exclusively contain the following documents:
– A detailed, updated and signed CV (maximum 4 pages).
– A dated and signed cover letter (maximum 2 pages).
– The contact information (full names, phone number, address, and position) of
three (3) referees.
– A photocopy of the required diploma.
NB:
– The job title you are applying for must be clearly indicated in the email subject
line as follows: “EpiC Project Director _ FirstName&LastName”.
– Any submission with an unspecified email subject will not be considered.
– Certified copies of degrees and employment certificates will be requested from
shortlisted candidates.
– Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.