Project Manager II, US Education and Workforce in NY

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 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager II, US Education and Workforce in NY.

Please note- This position is Part-Time with expected 60% work effort equaling 24 hours per week.

Position Description:

Plans, executes, and finalizes projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. Acquires resources and coordinates the efforts of team members and external clients in order to deliver projects according to plan. Manages and defines the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout the completion of the project(s) life cycle. Creates work plans based on goals and targets, and implement evidence based interventions in a one or more multi-sector areas, as well as new technologies and practices. Collaborates with other sectors in order to integrate work plans, budgets and multi-sector interventions, which are essential for the success and sustainability of the project.

The Project Manager II, US Education and Workforce will:

• Manages the operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects in a matrix environment
• Oversees entire projects with focus on minimizing risk across multiple projects, monitors budgets, and scope to ensure successful execution of project(s) deliverables and completion of project(s)
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures; also to develop and implement improvement plans
• Identifies partnerships, opportunities and information to present to management to help achieve strategic goals of the company
• Builds leadership capacity for purpose of retention and creation of administration line of succession
• Works independently and with other agencies to build local community acceptance
• Strong negotiator and problem solver
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated project and personnel management skills
• Ability to influence, motivates, and collaborates with others
• Ability to adapt and resolve problems/issues to bring project to completion
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies to select methods and techniques to obtain results.
• Manages resources to achieve goals and vision of project from initiation to completion.
• Coordinates project plans, budgets, training and resources with management to achieve strategic goals.

Minimal Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in Knowledge /Information services, Communications, Education, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social sciences or other field related to international/human development. Typically requires 8+ years of project management experience. Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff. Experience in multi-sector management and implementation. Experience in monitoring and evaluation as well as strategic planning, capacity building and team management. Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate. Related experience with operating in insecure environments. Master’s degree or its international equivalent preferred.

Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D