JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Project Director

Reports to: Management & Operations Director

Project: FHI 360 -USAID GH SBC Activity, Zambia

Location: Lusaka Zambia

The Global Health Social and Behavior Change (GH SBC) Activity is a five-year initiative funded by USAID, focused on improving global health and development outcomes by increasing the use of theory-informed, evidence-based, and locally led SBC programming. The Activity works to empower local communities and systems to take ownership of designing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality SBC programs. GH SBC is implemented by FHI 360 as prime, along with its partners, the African Society for Social and Behavior Change (AS-SBC), Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication (CBCC), Data Science Nigeria (DSN), Fraym, IPE Global, N’weti, ONG RAES, Save the Children Federation, and YUX. In Zambia, GH SBC will work in partnership with key stakeholders to design and implement SBC interventions that improve HIV case finding, testing, treatment and ensure viral load suppression among intended beneficiaries.

Job Summary
Provides overall technical leadership and managerial direction for the GH SBC Activity in Zambia. Fulfills the diverse managerial requirements of the Activity and has technical and management responsibility for all activities and personnel. Plans and directs Activity schedules and monitors budget/spending. Serve as the Activity’s primary representative to USAID/Zambia, Government of Zambia (GOZ), and other key stakeholders. Responsible for the smooth implementation of the Activity, and for effectively addressing problems and challenges that arise during performance. Responsible for timely and accurate delivery of all reports and other program products.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and equitable work environments for all personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems for safeguarding project participants.
Provide overall leadership and expertise in the development and implementation of GH SBC activities to address the behavior change needs of HIV/AIDS sector.
Design and coordinate implementation of the Activity’s capacity strengthening activities with the GOZ, implementing partners, and USG partners.
Provide leadership in collaboration, coordination, and communication between stakeholders within and outside of the health sector.
Lead the overall planning, implementation, and reporting of all interventions, in close coordination with the GOZ and USG partners, as well as the achievement of Activity goals and objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Ensure adherence to technical quality standards and USAID guidelines, leveraging internal and external resources, as needed.
Oversee a team of senior technical and program management Activity staff and ensure strong communication and coordination with and between all team members.
Oversee/manage partnerships, ensuring strong coordination and collaboration.
Serve as the primary point of contact and collaboration for the team and in-country stakeholders, including USAID, GOZ partners, implementation partners, and other key stakeholders.
Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge of concepts and practices with project management, process development and execution.
Knowledge of SBC design and implementation processes and MERL concepts as they relate to SBC programming.
Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
Strong consultative skills.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
Ability to motivate, influences, and collaborates with others.
Ability to build positive local working relationships with national and district government officials, and USAID representatives.

Problem Solving & Impact:

Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and division operations.
Problems encountered are complex and highly varied.
Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organizational goals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Supervision Given/Received:

Sets goals and budgets for projects and leads department in achieving strategic goals.
Leads coordination of resources for ongoing projects across business units and addresses/resolves project issues.
Reports to the GH SBC Activity’s Management and Operations Director.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in public health, communication/behavior change, social sciences, international development, or a related field. Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
Must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Experience:
10+ years of experience (including 5+ years of line management experience) in the design, implementation, and management of SBC programs that are complex and strategic in nature and national in scope. Experience in Zambia and/or Southern Africa strongly preferred.
Familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR rules, regulations, and policies, and related reporting requirements and funding parameters.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of SBC interventions within PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDS programs.
Demonstrated leadership in convening diverse groups of stakeholders to gain commitment and action towards shared goals.
Demonstrated leadership skills, experience in building and maintaining productive working relationships with a wide network of institutional partners and stakeholders, including host governments.
Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workflow.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, staff development and capacity strengthening.

Typical Physical Demands:

Typical office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams) and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

10% – 25%
The last day of receiving applications is 16 December 2024.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.