Project Director- Zambia DoD

Overview

The Project Director on the Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment will have overall responsibility for leadership and management of the project and reporting of project activities. S/he will be responsible for making key decisions and solving problems in short time frames while ensuring operational and project technical quality and integrity. S/he will serve as the project’s main point of contact with the donor, the government of Zambia, and relevant stakeholders on routine and strategic matters. S/he will also ensure effective organizational management, collaboration, and communication with the government of Zambia at all levels, and international partners and agencies.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure the programmatic and financial integrity of the project and to achieve rapid and sustained goals, objectives , and targets
• Ensure the project is technically sound, evidence-based , and responsive to the needs of Zambia , its people , and donors
• Ensure compliance with the terms of the award
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the donor, government of Zambia, and other stakeholders
• Represent Jhpiego and the project’s progress, achievements and lessons learned to donors and other key stakeholders, through meetings, conferences, and presentations
• Provide technical leadership and ensure the quality and sustainability of interventions
• Collaborate with the project team to build capacity around HIV testing services and linkage to care, VMMC, HIV prevention among adolescents girls, and young women, prevention of gender-based violence, behavior change for HIV prevention, and HIV/TB care and treatment
• Lead the annual work planning process in close collaboration with the donor, government of Zambia, and project team
• Closely monitor progress towards PEPFAR-funded project targets, as well as national targets
• Guide the analysis, synthesis, and reporting of outputs and results in close collaboration with the M&E team
• Oversee the quality, preparation, and timely submission of project reports to the donor
• Mentor, support, supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts to ensure rapid and sustainable results
• Write and/or review project materials and publications
• Work with finance and project staff to develop and track project budgets
• Work with M&E staff to develop M&E frameworks and effectively track data/results
• Work closely with Jhpiego home office staff to ensure effective, timely , and coordinated project implementation
• Ensure compliance with donor operational policies and regulations

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public health, health administration, international health, or a related field; medical degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing HIV programs, including planning, design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
• Strong technical and programmatic knowledge and experience in more than one of the following areas: HIV testing services and linkage to care, VMMC, HIV prevention among adolescent girls and young women, prevention of gender-based violence, behavior change interventions, and HIV/TB care and treatment.
• In-depth knowledge of PEPFAR projects, regulations, compliance and reporting requirements
• Demonstrated capabilities in institutional capacity building and experience working effectively with the government of Zambia or other southern African countries
• Experience in coordinating and collaborating with a broad set of stakeholders, including multi-lateral and international donors and local and international NGOs
• Experience working in Zambia, with an intimate understanding of the local health system and HIV gaps and opportunities, and solid relationships with government agencies
• Experience hiring and supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving project needs
• Outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, organizational, team-building, and representational skills
• Expertise in research to practice identifying and adapting best practices to specific project contexts
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills in English
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally

Please send your application letter and curriculum vitae only in a single document to the Human Resources Director: [email protected]