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 are currently seeking qualified
candidates for the position of Economic Strengthening Technical Director
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 are currently seeking qualified
candidates for the position of Economic Strengthening Technical Director
Project Description:
FHI360 is seeking for a Economic Strengthening
Technical Director for an anticipated USAID project to improve and sustain the
health and social wellbeing of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and People
Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), their households, and communities in Rwanda.
Technical Director for an anticipated USAID project to improve and sustain the
health and social wellbeing of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and People
Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), their households, and communities in Rwanda.
The project will assist Rwandan organizations to
provide direct support to vulnerable households while assisting the Government
of Rwanda (GOR) to strengthen its district- and sector-level support. The
overarching goal of the Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP)
Activity is to improve the protection of vulnerable populations against adverse
circumstances. This contributes to reducing the risk and impact of HIV/AIDS and
other health conditions on most vulnerable populations in Rwanda.
provide direct support to vulnerable households while assisting the Government
of Rwanda (GOR) to strengthen its district- and sector-level support. The
overarching goal of the Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP)
Activity is to improve the protection of vulnerable populations against adverse
circumstances. This contributes to reducing the risk and impact of HIV/AIDS and
other health conditions on most vulnerable populations in Rwanda.
The COP will have overall responsibility for
coordination of all project activities and staff. S/he will be responsible for
technical leadership and administrative oversight of the program and will serve
as the principal institutional liaison to USAID. S/he will manage a team of
senior staff and sub-partners and ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of
all products and activities generated under the project.
coordination of all project activities and staff. S/he will be responsible for
technical leadership and administrative oversight of the program and will serve
as the principal institutional liaison to USAID. S/he will manage a team of
senior staff and sub-partners and ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of
all products and activities generated under the project.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
The proposed Economic Strengthening Technical Director
will have responsibility for all activities associated with improving the
economic stability of households caring for OVC.
will have responsibility for all activities associated with improving the
economic stability of households caring for OVC.
- Provides technical and scientific leadership to
those designing, and implementing technical strategies, programs or tools
in specific technical areas. - Provides technical advice based upon expertise
and knowledge of evidence- based methods and strategies, current practice,
and established operational and research standards to ensure quality and
rigorous design. - Builds capacity in country-level, regional or
global program staff. - Assesses current technical, scientific,
managerial and operational efficiencies at the program, regional, or
global levels as appropriate. - Provides guidance to ensure that program
implementation adheres to appropriate technical standards and guidelines
and that programs are technically sound. - May evaluate proposal design and protocol
development to en sure design is sound and based upon evidence- based
practice. - Provide technical leadership in a specific
technical component and/or program wide activities. - With technical oversight, provide technical
leadership in design, development, planning, implementation; and capacity-
building of specific technical components of programs. - Participate in resource development activities.
- Responsible for accomplishing assigned job
responsibilities, and following the standards and practices of the
department and division. - Responsible for planning and scheduling own work
flow and timetables, within area and function guidelines. - Identifies areas for improved efficiency or
effectiveness within prescribed parameters, and institutes enhancements to
procedures. - Maintains a constructive dialogue and technical
exchange with field counterparts and technical staff of implementing
partners. - Provides broad global technical leadership to
multiple components for moderate to complex programs. Defines and develops
solutions for major business or functional challenges. - Contributes to planning and making
recommendations for department/program/project concept, operations, and/or
implementation. - Influences design and scope of initiatives and
programs. - Reviews, analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness
of programs/projects and makes recommendations for enhancements. - Develops strategies and tools for the design and
implementation of specific technical components.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree or higher in social sciences or
social work, or a closely related field is required; - At least three years of experience designing,
implementing, and managing household economic strengthening initiatives
in/for developing countries; - Experience in leveraging private public partnerships
is preferred; - Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral
presentation skills in English are also required; and - Two years of experience living or working in a
developing country is desired.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding
benefit package. Please visit FHI 360’s Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers
for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin,
age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or
activities.
benefit package. Please visit FHI 360’s Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers
for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin,
age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or
activities.