Project Director job vacancy-South Africa 2016
The Project Director (PD) will provide strategic program, administrative and financial leadership for a USG funded program. This includes guiding the technical, analytical, and planning processes for the improvement of health outcomes for people living with HIV. The PD will be the primary point of contact with the funder in-country, local government counterparts, and partner institutions. The PD will also foster partnerships and collaborative relationships between ICAP, the donor, and other stakeholders. This position is contingent upon receipt of award and funder approval of key personnel.
Location: Regional Office
Note: This position is contingent upon receipt of award and funder approval of key personnel.
Major Accountabilities:
Ensure effective implementation and coordination of project activities and monitor progress toward the achievement of project goals and objectives
Participate actively in the development of innovative approaches to service delivery, HIV prevention and training of healthcare professionals
Lead the design of interventions while ensuring the quality and maximum sustainability of all initiatives through effective in-service training and capacity building programs
Inform policy development in favor of health system strengthening through the effective use of data
Lead the annual work planning process and contribute substantially to planning meetings with the donor
Supervise and manage a project team of highly qualified staff, aligning their efforts with project goals
Oversee all activities, outputs, and outcomes related to project management and administration, including reporting, budget development and monitoring, financial transactions, execution of project plans, and project performance monitoring and evaluation
Troubleshoot to prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality control
Represent the project in all matters pertaining to the execution of project-related activities including interactions with the most senior levels representatives of partner institutions
Cultivate strategic relationships and alliances with the other USG partners and funders, which may include private sector partnerships
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of project activities and results to the donor
Present progress, achievements, and lessons learned to key stakeholders, including the donor, government officials, and other implementing partners
Prepare briefing documents on the project at the request of the donor or Ministry of Health
Education:
PhD, Medical Degree, or Master’s degree in public health, health management, international development or a related field
Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:
10+ years of progressive experience in the design and implementation of HIV programs or related public health programs in the context of a developing country, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa
Exhibit a high level of diplomacy while working with government partners at the national or regional levels in resource-constrained settings
Strong familiarity and command of USG regulations and compliance
Proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
Experience managing donor financed projects
Demonstrated skills in supervising staff, team building and management;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Fluency in both written and spoken English
Fluency in French or Portuguese preferred
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume, to icap-jobs@columbia.edu
Please indicate the job title “Project Director ” in the email subject line.