MARPS Project Director - Ethiopia (EngenderHealth)

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REPORTS TO: Area Director - Africa

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Director serves as key personnel on the MARPS[ Most at Risk Populations] Project and has overall responsibility for setting strategy, directing and achieving project results, and for managing the critical relationships with funders, in-country agencies, EngenderHealth Headquarters and management, partners, and other key stakeholders, and donors.

(S)he has overall program, managerial and fiscal responsibility for the project including ensuring compliance with donor’s and EngenderHealth’s regulations, policies and procedures. (S)he will have direct responsibility for supervision of designated staff. (S)he oversees and works closely and in a complementary fashion with other key personnel, internal and external stakeholders to effectively lead and manage the project in Ethiopia. This role is likely to require at least 25% travel.

This is an ongoing project that runs up to December 2012

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

•Leads the development, successful implementation, and monitoring of the Project strategy in close coordination with donor, government departments, in-country counterparts; EngenderHealth’s management, project staff, partners, and other key stakeholders
•Leads and manages the performance of project staff to ensure delivery of project objectives to the highest quality standards and in accordance with local statutory and EngenderHealth requirements
•Coordinates closely with the supervisor and Head of the Global Technical Leadership Unit for technical assistance to support delivery of high quality project outcomes and application of best practices in accordance with EngenderHealth’s comprehensive programming approach
•Ensures the quality implementation and evaluation of approved workplans and budgets
•Submits timely internal/external programmatic, financial, and operational reports, as appropriate, for his/her supervisor’s approval.
•Proactively communicates with country partners on the project strategy and workplans, and addresses any partnership issues in a timely and professional manner.
•Provides leadership to the entire project team to ensure effective achievement of results, collaboration, teamwork, and a productive working environment. •Provides programmatic and technical leadership and support to project staff as required
•Ensures the project is implemented in a fiscally responsible manner and in full compliance with all laws, regulations, and EngenderHealth policies and procedures.
•Contributes to ongoing environmental scans for country-level business development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•Minimum of 10 years senior level programmatic and technical experience
•At least 5 years experience managing donor programs; USAID experience is preferable
•Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in health sciences or a related advanced degree relevant to the field of RH/FP, MCH, HIV/AIDS.
•Demonstrated management and leadership skills working with the staff of large, complex programs addressing a variety of social and health issues, particularly related to reproductive health and family planning in developing countries
•A proven leader, manager, and mentor, with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of directing and managing change, and inspiring teamwork and high-performing teams
•Demonstrated leadership in working and collaborating with other donors and a wide range of USAID and other donor-funded organizations
•Excellent written and oral communication skills applicable to a wide variety of settings
•Demonstrated leadership in working with country officials from the public, private, commercial, and NGO sectors
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
•Ability to travel up to 25%

TO APPLY Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to submit you details online by June 30, 2011. Please include details of your salary history and salary requirements.

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.