EpiC Lesotho Project Director

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FHI 360 is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Director for the EpiC Lesotho Project. The position will be based in Maseru, Lesotho.

EpiC Lesotho Project Description:

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is an eight-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). EpiC is dedicated to achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control. EpiC provides strategic technical assistance (TA) and direct service delivery (DSD) to break through barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant management of national HIV programs by improving HIV case-finding, prevention, and treatment programming. The EpiC program in Lesotho seeks to expand HIV case finding, optimize treatment initiation and support treatment continuity and accelerate scale up of PreP among Key Populations (KP) and Priority Populations (PP) in and around KP communities and gathering spaces. The program also focused on strengthening the capacity of local partners to deliver services to Key Populations and expand priority population services in two districts, Maseru and Leribe in Lesotho. This position will report to the EpiC Associate Director, Programs – Southern Africa.

Position Description:

The Project Director will provide technical and management leadership and oversee activities implemented by the USAID-funded EpiC Lesotho project, under the oversight of the EpiC HQ management team. This position is critical for the development and implementation of quality and evidence-based approaches for key populations and priority populations to be reached and linked to a variety of services along the HIV cascade, and for building and growing the capacity of local organizations to lead the HIV response in Lesotho. S/he will serve as the primary point of contact for the EpiC Lesotho program and will liaise closely with the USAID/Lesotho mission, Ministry of Health (MoH), local implementing partners and other key stakeholders.

Job Description:

Ensure effective collaboration and communication with the donor and all key stakeholders and represents FHI 360 EpiC in key external platforms as appropriate. Supervise staff and coordinate technical, organizational development and program operations for the EpiC program to ensure maximum efficiency. Directly supervise FHI 360 managers leading different streams such as a) HIV technical component, b) monitoring and evaluation and c) organisational development. Coordinate teams and ensure harmony among the EpiC team and lead in ensuring program integration, creating a one program approach and team culture. Ensure that the program aligns with defined key goals, strategic objectives, program standards and targets. Ensure quality implementation of the program and that it meets the targets and indicators set by USAID. Participate in the budgeting processes and provides ongoing oversight in the management of the EpiC Lesotho budget locally. Working closely with the EpiC Project technical backstops, provide oversight in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities such as development of indicators; setting of targets; development of tools, data collection and validation; timeous performance and result reporting into relevant database(s). Provide oversight in quality report writing including data collection at sub- awardee level in line with the PEPFAR targets, indicators and milestones for the implementation process. Be the contact point for any communication between the Executive Directors of the CSOs supported by the EpiC Project and FHI 360. Provides supportive supervision to the project CSOs. Performs any other related tasks as may be assigned by the EpiC project leadership.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social and Health Sciences, Development Studies or Business Administration or its International Equivalent. 10 – 15 years’ progressive experience in senior management position in development programs; preferably in USAID/PEPFAR funded programs.
• Sound practical knowledge in the development, management, planning and reporting of HIV Prevention, treatment, care and support including the HIV cascade (95-95-95).
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills to coordinate the program team and ensure timely and quality delivery of the EpiC project in Lesotho.
• Strong networking skills to represent FHI 360 to donors, government officials, and the NGO community and ability to coach the team on building of strong, credible relationships with all key stakeholders including sub awardees.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including excellent writing, presentation and training skills.
• Ability to manage work independently, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
• High level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills and willingness to undertake additional responsibilities as necessary, and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of HIV and AIDS particularly prevention, gender equality and child justice including sexual violence, health, and development programs in developing countries; particularly in Lesotho.
• Capacity to consistently provide technical inputs on the EpiC project to improve the quality of HIV and AIDS service delivery or technical assistance.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
• Experience managing, supervising and building the capacity of staff and sub-awardees.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain healthy, productive working relationships among project staff and implementing partners.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Capacity to and willingness to work with the communities of faith, traditional and civic structures.

This job description 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.

The position will ideally be based in Maseru, Lesotho and work out of the FHI 360 office. Preference is for Lesotho nationals.

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.

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