EngenderHealth is seeking a Global Project Director in New York. EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs. The RESPOND Project managed by Engenderhealth (in partnership with JHU- Center for Communications Program, The Futures Institute, Family Health International, Population Council and Meridian Group International) and funded by USAID, aims to increase the use of high quality family planning services in developing countries. It addresses unmet need for family planning by improving contraceptive method choice and services, including long-acting and permanent methods (LA/PM) of contraception, through a portfolio of global leadership and country-based activities. Awarded in 2008, RESPOND currently leads the LA/PM Community of Practice; implements a series of quantitative analyses, special studies and demonstration projects to advance holistic FP programming; and is active in X countries to support a range of public, NGO and private sector organizations in FP service delivery. RESPOND's portfolio also includes several activities to prevent and address gender-based violence. EngenderHealth is currently recruiting a Global Project Director who has overall responsibility for leading the implementation of RESPOND's strategy, directing and achieving results, and managing the critical relationships with USAID/W and the Missions, the RESPOND partners, and other key stakeholders, including host country counterparts, other donors, and cooperating agencies. He or she has overall fiscal responsibility for the Project, ensuring compliance with all contractual matters related to the USAID cooperative agreement and other applicable laws and regulations. He or she will work closely and in a complementary fashion with the Deputy Director, and through other key personnel and team leaders, to effectively lead and manage the Project. He or she will oversee and provide strategic and conceptual support for all global and technical leadership components of RESPOND, including frameworks for collaboration, information sharing, and identification and dissemination of best practices in advancing and supporting access to FP/LAPM services. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the successful implementation, and monitoring of RESPOND's synergistic supply/ demand/ advocacy strategy, coordinating closely with USAID, RESPOND Partners, Project staff, and other key stakeholders. Oversee, administer, supervise, and manage the performance of RESPOND staff and partners with regard to the terms of the USAID cooperative agreement and the partnership norms agreed to by RESPOND's partners. Proactively communicate with and respond to the USAID AOTR, USAID PHN and Mission staff, and the Agreement Officer in all significant matters relating to the performance of the cooperative agreement. Represent RESPOND to country partners, other donors, and cooperating agencies to further the aims of the Project and to ensure that RESPOND staff maintain effective, collaborative, and synergistic working relationships with all stakeholders and collaborating agencies. Report to USAID on Project programmatic and financial matters. Coordinate the development, review and negotiation with USAID/W of the annual workplan for core- and field support-funded activities under the Leader Award, and coordinate programmatic and technical assistance to Associate Awards. Chair the RESPOND partners meetings and proactively address any partnership issues. Supervise the Project's senior management team, consisting of the Deputy Director, Team Leaders for Technical Programs, Global Knowledge, and M, E &R) and guide strategic implementation of global activities and technical assistance to country programs. With support from the Deputy Director, lead RESPOND staff to ensure effective achievement of results, collaboration, teamwork, and collegiality. Work closely with the M, E &R Team Leader to ensure the effective monitoring and reporting of Project performance, implementation of the performance management plan, and implementation of special studies and generation of evidence to support best practices and lessons learned for program implementation. Coordinate the inputs, communication, and funding sources for core funds, global leadership activities, Associate Awards, and field support. Ensure that the Project is implemented in a fiscally responsible manner and in full compliance with all laws, regulations, and contractual provisions. Coordinately closely with EngenderHealth to manage the 25% cost share requirement. As a senior leader at EngenderHealth, routinely contribute to organizational strategy, leadership and management. Travel up to one-third of his or her time. REQUIREMENTS: Master's Degree or higher in public health, health sciences, social sciences, management or a related advanced degree relevant to the field of RH/FP. 15 years' experience and demonstrated technical and program management leadership in working with USAID or with USAID-funded projects in RH/FP, with an in-depth knowledge of USAID policies and administrative procedures; a minimum of 10 years as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager for complex, donor-funded development programs, including experience implementing or managing global leadership activities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Committed and passionate about EngenderHealth's mission and values. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of RH/FP issues, and experience in the design and implementation of RH/FP programs. A proven leader, manager, and mentor, with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of directing and managing change and inspiring teamwork and high-performing teams. Demonstrated leadership in working and collaborating with other donors and with a wide range of USAID and other donor-funded organizations. Excellent written and oral communication skills applicable in a wide variety of settings. Demonstrated leadership in working with host country officials from the public, private/ commercial, and NGO sectors. Significant long- and/or short-term experience in providing field- based TA in area of expertise in at least 3 regions preferred. Fluency in English at the S5/R5 level required; fluency at the S/R 3-5 level in French, Spanish, or other relevant language(s) preferred. TO APPLY: Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org and click on "new york" for location. Then search for the position title to apply. EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at EngenderHealth is a voluntary "at will" relationship.
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