Project Director

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IntraHealth International, Inc. is currently accepting expressions of interest from potential Project Director candidates interested in IntraHealth’s submission for an upcoming USAID-funded -maternal and child health project in Benin. The Project Director is responsible for overall leadership and management of the project, providing strategic guidance, vision and leadership to the entire project, in coordination with the senior technical leaders. The Project Director oversees all aspects of the program with a particular focus on the integrity of program design, implementation, monitoring, and financial administration. S/he works closely with staff and collaborates with donors, implementers and local counterparts to ensure the alignment and integration of the program with the Government of Benin’s strategies. The Project Director is responsible for all communication and reporting to the Ministry of Health and to the USAID CTO overseeing the program activities.

The Project Director is authorized to represent IntraHealth in matters pertaining to the execution of the program, with the exception of selected matters primarily of a fiduciary and contractual nature, which are reserved by IntraHealth policy to its headquarters function.

Successful candidates for the Project Director position will have an advanced degree in public health, social sciences, medicine, nursing, or a related discipline relevant to the field of RH, FP, MNCH, and community health. In addition, candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of senior level experience in designing, implementing or managing large, complex RH/FP, MNCH programs or projects in West Africa or other developing African countries. S/he will demonstrate a strategic vision, leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical and management expertise and experience, as well as strong written and oral presentation skills. Prior experience as a Chief of Party and/or director of a project or program and experience living and working in a developing country is required, preferably in Benin or Francophone Africa. The ideal candidate will have strong experience on USAID programs, as well as experience with USAID reporting systems. In addition, candidates should have demonstrated breadth and depth of technical experience and professional relationships to fulfill the diverse programmatic and managerial requirements of the project. S/he must have supervisory experience and be able to negotiate with partners and USAID. Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Candidates with solid professional reputations, extensive management experience, and a proven background of success interacting with government agencies, host country governments and counterparts, and USAID are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a position is with IntraHealth International in Benin.

For immediate consideration, please apply by visiting IntraHealth’s career page at http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers and follow the instructions to submit an online application, including submitting your most recent CV/resume and Biodata form (found at http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers ). IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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