Project Director - AFGHS-FHI 360 Uganda

• Direct overall project vision, design, planning and implementation; ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and contractual parameters
• Ensure internal management systems for contracting, recruitment and delivery move rapidly and effectively
• Lead project planning and direction, ensuring milestone success and monitoring budget/spending from startup through closeout
• Coordinate with a diverse group of organizations and stakeholders including the Ministry of Health, senior government officials, international and national development partners and US Government representatives
• Provide technical and management leadership to the country project team to achieve project milestones, targets and goals
• Oversee monitoring of expenditures in line with the approved budget, and identification, mitigation and escalation of risk
• Lead the country project team in planning project activities, ensuring completion on schedule and within budget constraints

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices, including 5+ years of line management experience
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership on multi-country or complex international health programs
• Experience managing US Government (DOS/USAID)-funded projects preferred
• This position is open to Uganda nationals and those residing in Uganda with independent work authorization

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent budget management, risk mitigation and reporting capabilities
• Ability to work with diverse teams across HQ and country offices