Project Director - Local Health Systems Solutions (LHESS)

Job Description: 

The Project Director will have both technical and administrative responsibilities. Technical responsibilities include the ability to generally understand the range of the project’s technical activities, the performance of senior and mid-level staff overseeing those activities, and the ability to assess technical performance of the project and staff. Administrative responsibilities include routine liaising with the client, management of staff, overseeing of project budgets, and overall planning and management of the project. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the project, working with the client and a range of stakeholders, such as the ministry of health, in-country implementing partners, and global experts. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client on activity planning and implementation, negotiating budgets, and ensuring award compliance 

• 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. 

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition, public health, health systems, international development, or related degree 

• Advanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities present within Liberia’s health system, including national health system strengthening priorities, health financing strategies, and knowledge of malaria, MNCH and health governance in the country. 

• 10+ years of experience working on international projects related to global health. 

• 5+ years of experience as Chief of Party or Director for large, complex donor-funded international development programs, preferably with USAID 

• 10+ years of demonstrated ability to work with foster partnership with multiple internal and external partners, subject matter experts, and vendors to help plan work, develop capacity, and ensure timely and effective project delivery. 

• 10+ years of demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country governments and international organizations (including senior government officials), and U.S. Government agencies 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated capability of managing similar projects in Liberia.  

• Strong commitment to advancing locally-led and locally-owned programs and solutions.  

• Experience with USAID project management, agency policies, and regulations 

• Advanced communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work successfully in teams and with people of diverse cultural backgrounds. 

• Proven success as a people leader, including experience managing large projects with many staff members. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage staff within decentralized branch/field offices. 

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills. 

• Must be fluent in English