Jobs in Uganda at FHI360- Project Management

Job Title: Project Director

FHI360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence- based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve- improving lives tor millions. We seek qualified candidates for the following positions based in Kampala, Uganda.
Project Director
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide overall leadership management and general technical direction to a 5-year, USAID-funded integrated nutrition and agricultural livelihoods contract in Uganda;
• Ensure an integrated vision among different components and individuals, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the contract;
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, suggesting appropriate program adjustments as necessary;
• Act as the key liaison between USAID/Uganda and all other counterparts, implementing partners and Government of Uganda officials involved with the program;
• Use coordination skills, broad general and technical knowledge, and experience in developing countries, while ensuring coherence and consistency despite urgent deadlines.

Job requirement

Key Requirements:
• BS/BA and 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs or MS/MA in International Development, livestock, agriculture, economics and 7-9 years relevant experience or PhD/MD or equivalent degree and 5-7 years relevant experience;
• Ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible international work experience implementing multisectoral development programs with demonstrated strong management and coordinating skills;
• Five (5) years or more of management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development programs.
• Familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality in agriculture is also required, as demonstrated by at least two years of senior-level experience working on projects that addressed gender- related constraints in either the agriculture or nutrition sector;
• Overseas field experience required.

How to apply

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.FHI360.org/careereenter or send your CV and cover letter to the following: Uganda-info@fhi.org ormail hard copies to FHI/Uganda; Plot 15 Kitante Close, P.O.Box 5768, Kampala. Please submit CV/resume, cover letter, and specify source in your application. AA/FOE/M/FA//D