Ghana Project Director, AFGHS-FHI 360

About the role

FHI 360, a nonprofit human development organization, is recruiting a Ghana Project Director for its AFGHS-FHI 360 project in Accra. The project, funded by the US Department of State, strengthens Ghana's response to HIV/AIDS and global health security. The Project Director provides overall leadership, management and strategic direction of the project, reporting to the Program Director, Asia C/Africa D, and works in close collaboration with the AFGHS-FHI 360 headquarters team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the project vision, design, planning and implementation, keeping goals and milestones within the time frame, budget and contractual parameters.
• Manage contracting, recruitment and delivery systems, and lead the country project team in a matrixed structure.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Ministry of Health, government officials, implementing partners, local organizations and donor representatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the programme, oversee technical and management reviews, and escalate risks.
• Develop annual work plans, milestone plans and budgets, and act as the primary contact with the HQ team and the USG donor representative.
• Support capacity building, performance management and professional development of staff, and create a safe, harassment- and violence-free workplace.
• Potentially serve as FHI 360's Country Representative and help shape the country programme strategy and budget.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant experience in project management principles and practices.
• Open to Ghana nationals and residents of Ghana with independent work authorization.

Required skills

• Knowledge of project management, process development and execution.
• Leadership, negotiation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Project Management (PM) certification preferred.