Project Director - GH PEARL

Project Director

ICF is seeking candidates for the role of Project Director for an anticipated United States Agency for International Development (USAID) global health monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) project. The position will be based in Rockville, MD but may involve frequent international travel.

Job Description:

The Project Director is responsible for providing the overall strategic direction and managerial and technical leadership. Managerial responsibilities include routine liaising with USAID, management of staff, overseeing of budgets, and overall administrative and logistical oversight and planning for the project. Technical responsibilities include strategic oversight and direction over the range of the project’s MERL and family planning (FP) and reproductive, maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition (RMNCH+N) activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the project, working with USAID and a range of stakeholders, such as ministries of health, local organizations, in-country implementing partners, and global experts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with USAID on activity planning and implementation.
• Facilitate the development of efficient systems for program performance; refine and document processes to ensure disciplined, measurable results against program targets.
• Manage project partnership relationships and technical and administrative staff.
• Mentor a talented team of professionals to ensure a common technical vision for the project that aligns with USAID strategic priorities. 
• Represent the project at outside meetings, conferences, and other events.
• Engage in implementing field or global activities under this award as time and expertise permit.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public health, international development, or related degree
• 15+ years of experience in conducting MERL activities in developing countries and in relation to family planning (FP) and reproductive, maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition (RMNCH+N)
• 10+ years of experience successfully managing relationships with USAID/Washington and Mission, Bureau, or Independent Office
• 8+ years of experience in leading, managing, and implementing large health and/or development projects, including specific experience managing USAID projects of this magnitude and complexity.
• 8 + years of in working with project consortia as well as a wide range of government and civil society counterparts.
• Excellent verbal, and written skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven success in building and leading teams, including experience managing large projects with staff members and activities located in multiple countries
• Demonstrated ability to foster partnership with multiple internal and external partners to help plan work, develop capacity, and ensure timely and effective project delivery
• Familiarity with evidence generation and translation of evidence learning into practice.
• Experience with USAID project management processes and regulations
• Knowledge of USAID policies and vision statements around localization, gender, preventing child and maternal deaths, primary healthcare, and health systems strengthening
• Advanced communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work successfully in teams and with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency in spoken and written French or another language
• Willingness and ability to travel a minimum of 25% internationally and other travel as needed (temporarily remote work, post-COVID travel in line with public health guidelines)
• Authorization to work in the United States.

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We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination:  Know Your Rights and  Pay Transparency Statement.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$166,964.00 - $283,839.00

Rockville, MD (MD18)