Director, Africa Regional Technical Team, in South Africa or Kenya

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 Director, Africa Regional Technical Team, in South Africa or Kenya.

Position Description:

The Director, Africa Regional Technical Team is responsible for engaging technical and program staff throughout FHI 360’s country offices and regional teams in strategic planning across health and development sectors; for ensuring that technical support and assistance to the programs is appropriate, timely, and high quality; and for leading a team to assure the technical quality of programs and activities in the region.  The incumbent should possess a high level of technical/scientific and management expertise and substantial experience relevant to planning, implementing and monitoring or evaluating health and development programs.  S/he will manage a diverse portfolio of projects within a complex organizational framework keeping unit aligned with organizational goals.  

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develops and provides technical/scientific and management leadership, as well as personnel and budget oversight, in support of expanded, quality health and development programs throughout Africa.
• Identifies funding opportunities and participates in the development of proposals and leads proposal development teams.
• Manages the Africa Regional Technical Team
• Contributes to FHI 360’s efforts to build and sustain capacity in core topic areas, including identifying and nurturing future technical leaders.
• Provides oversight to FHI 360’s technical assistance system in the Africa region.
• Participates in technical and programmatic reviews, including quality assurance efforts.
• Provides technical assistance and contributions through the review and/or writing of proposals, papers, and reports and ensures their accuracy and appropriateness.
• Represents FHI 360 at scientific meetings and with funders such as USAID, NIH, CDC as well as private foundations, international organizations, and implementing agencies. 
• Ensures coordination with other FHI 360 units, departments and groups to foster collaboration, innovative approaches and technical excellence.  

 

Minimal Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in leading organizational units and/or project teams.
• Proven skills in resource development including identifying opportunities and leading or participating in the proposal development process.
• Expertise in one of the core topic areas (sexual/reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, water/sanitation, nutrition or other health or development area).
• Substantial experience planning, implementing and monitoring or evaluating programs in developing countries.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be desirable.
• Personnel management and grantsmanship experience.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.

MS/MA in relevant field and 13-15 years of relevant experience that includes 9-11 years of supervisory experience.  Or MD or PhD in relevant field and 11-13 years of relevant experience that includes 9-11 years of supervisory experience. Minimum 7-10 years in-country experience in an African county.

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