Project Director, AFGHS-FHI 360 Cameroon

About the role

FHI 360 is recruiting a Project Director for its AFGHS-FHI 360 project in Cameroon, based in Yaoundé. The project, funded by the US Department of State, strengthens Cameroon's response to HIV, malaria and global health security. The Director leads the country project, reporting to the FHI 360 Health Programs Manager for the Africa C portfolio and working in a matrixed structure with the HQ team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, management and strategic direction of the AFGHS-FHI 360 HIV and GHS portfolio, ensuring goals are met within milestones, timeframe and budget.
• Lead the country project team, plan activities and monitor spending against the approved budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Ministry of Health, government officials, development partners and USG representatives.
• Manage contracts, recruitment and delivery, and oversee performance management, onboarding and professional development of staff.
• Work with HQ on annual work plans, milestone plans and budgets, and act as the main liaison with the HQ team and DOS Cameroon.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation, risk identification and mitigation, and technical and organizational capacity building with local partners.
• Contribute to country program strategy, business plans and budgets, and research funding sources and proposals.
• Potentially serve as FHI 360's Country Representative and create a safe, harassment- and violence-free work environment.

Required profile

• Open to Cameroon nationals and residents with independent work authorization.
• Master's degree or equivalent in Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a related field.
• Typically 12+ years of relevant experience in project management principles and practices.
• Project Management (PM) certification preferred.

Required skills

• Excellent project management skills and knowledge of project management theory and practice.
• Strong oral and written communication, negotiation and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with communities, government officials and donors.