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Project Manager II for Operations based in Qatar.

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.  
In Qatar, FHI 360 is supporting the start up of a global program to achieve Millennium Development Goal 2 (MDG 2): “. . . .  to ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling.” The program addresses the challenge of reaching children who are not enrolled in school in certain very difficult environments: countries in conflict and crisis; impoverished rural areas; and marginal communities in large urban areas.  FHI 360 provides a team of technical experts to support the program.
We seek qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager II for Operations based in Qatar.
 Position Description:
Reporting directly to the Senior Technical Advisor/Team Leader, the Project Manager II for Operations is responsible for ensuring smooth establishment of systems that support all aspects of program operations.  The Project Manager for Operations assists the technical team with planning, executing, and finalizing activities according to strict deadlines and within budget. S/he acquires resources and coordinates the efforts of team members and external clients in order to deliver activities according to plan. S/he assists the team in creating work plans based on goals and targets. The Project Manager II will monitor all program deliverables, gather background information required for central office briefings and liaise with FHI 360 home office regarding contractual, financial and personnel matters. The Project Manager II will coordinate the operational aspects of logistics, travel and transportation, procurement, meetings and workshops. Position to be filled immediately.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Manages operational aspects of multiple projects.
  • Manages the procurement process, team travel, document storage and retrieval, and central files.
  • Coordinates with the technical team in managing the implementation of project activities, delivering quality and accountability.
  • Oversees program activities with focus on minimizing risk across multiple projects.
  • Monitors program activities and scope to ensure successful execution of deliverables and completion of activities.
  • Ensures clarity of project plans and priorities; and quality, efficiency and compliance of implementation with project and company standards/policies.
  • Develops best practices and tools for program execution and management.
  • Develops and delivers project plans, documentation, training, presentations and budget proposals to management and staff.
  • Drafts Quarterly Reports and other documents, as needed.
  • Identifies and resolves project issues and implements improvements to ensure program stays on course.
Minimum Requirements: 
  • Master’s degree or its international equivalent in Business or related field, preferred
  • At least five-eight years experience in business operations and/or business start-up implementation in Asia, Africa or the Middle East.
  • Experience developing and delivering project plans, documentation, training, presentations and budget proposals to management and staff.
  • Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project management, process development and execution.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a high-paced working environment and resolve problems/issues efficiently and effectively so that project implementation stays on course. 
  • Experience in developing best practices and tools for project execution and management.
  • Excellent Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
  • Adept at designing presentations for high-level senior clients.
  • At least 5 years prior work experience in an international non-governmental organization or foundation setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluent in Arabic and/or French preferred.
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center atwww.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.