Philippines Project Director, AFGHS-FHI 360 Project

Family Health International (FHI 360); Manila; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health International (FHI 360) Philippines invites a results-driven Project Director to provide leadership, management and strategic direction for the HIV portfolio in the Philippines. The role requires coordinating with HQ, USG donors, and local partners to ensure milestones, budgets and risk management are achieved.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management, including 5+ years of line management, with fluency in English and Filipino, and experience in large health projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Field.
• PM Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall project vision, design, planning and implementation within time frame and contractual parameters.
• Ensure internal management systems for contracting, recruitment, and delivery; respond to service delivery demands.
• Develop and strengthen strategic relationships with government entities, implementing partners, local organizations, and other stakeholders to advance project objectives.
• Monitor budget, milestones and donor compliance; ensure timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Lead country project team in planning activities and ensure completion of plans within budget.
• Serve as main liaison with HQ, DOS Philippines staff, donor representatives and other stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent

Project Management (PM) Certification

Job description

About FHI 360 and AFGHS-FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, economic development, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing—creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Job Summary

The AFGHS-FHI 360 Philippines Project Director provides overall leadership, management and strategic direction of the AFGHS-FHI 360 project in the Philippines. The Project Director will oversee the implementation of the AFGHS-FHI 360 HIV portfolio in the Philippines. They will ensure that project goals and objectives are achieved within the prescribed project milestones, time frame and funding parameters. They will serve as the primary point of contact for AFGHS-FHI 360 activities in the Philippines and provide technical and management leadership to the country project and ensure successful implementation of the project’s Philippines HIV work plan to achieve project milestones, monitoring of expenditures in line with the approved budget, achievement of the project’s targets and goals, and identification, mitigation and escalation of risk. They will be required to coordinate and work with a diverse group of organizations and stakeholders, such as the Department of Health, senior government officials, country health staff, international and national development partner organizations, and the United States Government (USG) donor representatives.

Reporting to the headquarters (HQ)-based Project Manager, the Philippines Project Director works in close collaboration with the AFGHS-FHI 360 HQ team, planning and directing project implementation, milestone success, and monitoring budget/spending from startup through closeout. Under a matrixed structure, they lead the country project team in the planning of project activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints.

Accountabilities

• Direct overall project vision, design, planning and implementation; ensures that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and contractual parameters.
• Ensure internal management systems for contracting, recruitment, and delivery; move rapidly to respond to the demands for service delivery on the ground.
• Foster innovation and new ideas for better targeted, and more cost-efficient and effective strategies to reach project beneficiaries and retain them in services, as applicable to scope.
• Develop, manage, and strengthen strategic relationships with government entities, implementing partners, local organizations, and other stakeholders to advance project objectives and foster collaboration.
• Ensure achievement of contractual targets, milestones, and deliverables by leading effective milestone and performance management processes, monitoring progress, mitigating risks, and ensuring activities remain on schedule, within budget, and compliant with donor requirements.
• Work closely with the Philippines Finance and Operations Director, providing oversight to the project’s budget monitoring and financial management systems and ensuring that they are in line with the organization’s policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage complementary donor, governmental, and organizational resources through strategic partnerships, collaboration agreements, and aligned programming.
• Provide leadership and management to project staff within a matrixed management structure, ensuring clear priorities, effective teamwork, staff onboarding, performance management, professional development, and accountability for the timely delivery of high-quality project results.
• Work closely with AFGHS-FHI 360 HQ on the development of annual work plans, milestone plans and budgets for timely submission to and approval by USG to implement those plans.
• Serve as the primary contact to the global AFGHS-FHI 360 HQ project team.
• Serve as the primary liaison with DOS Philippines staff, maintaining strong donor relationships and ensuring effective communication, responsiveness, and coordination between the project team and donor representatives.
• Oversee technical and management reviews, to identify and elevate risks, address performance challenges and highlight accomplishments to ensure the program moves forward in a compliant manner.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring that the project is adequately monitored, and that evaluative thinking is incorporated appropriately into the project wherever possible.
• Guide technical and organizational capacity building initiatives with local partners and senior staff to ensure delivery of high-quality training, technical assistance, and reports.
• Represent the project in advancing evidence-based and innovative strategies and approaches on a global, regional and local level.
• Coordinate closely with other FHI 360 project teams in country to ensure a “One FHI 360” approach and avoid duplication of efforts between projects, as applicable.
• Serve as a member of the FHI 360 Philippines Senior Leadership Team and provide input and assistance to the management of the country program, develop country program strategy, business plans, operational plans and budgets.
• Research sources for potential funding and contribute to proposal development, as requested.
• 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.
• Support performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Potentially serve as FHI 360’s Country Representative (CR) for the country depending on current country project portfolio.
• Other tasks as appropriate to the position.

Applied Knowledge & Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with project management, process development and execution.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong consultative and negotiation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and collaborate with others.
• Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, government officials, and donor 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.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience

• Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices (including 5+ years of line management experience).
• Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Experience in managing large, complex and high-quality health projects, with demonstrated expertise in HIV programming. Familiarity with health systems strengthening, global health security, integration and/or sustainable transition is a plus.
• Experience in leadership in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships and partnerships with major stakeholders including governments, donor agencies, partners, and community networks in HIV programming.
• Experience in overseeing all aspects of international donor-funded projects, with a preference for USG-funding, including program and financial management, human resources, compliance, and quality assurance.
• Experience with fixed price mechanisms (e.g., fixed amount awards, fixed price contracts, etc.)
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience under a matrixed structure.
• Proactive in managing multiple tasks, managing and working in the virtual work environment, and flexible and open to managing time for working with different teams in different time zones as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, coordination and collaboration, team building and management, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English, and be fluent in Filipino.
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

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), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements

• 10% - 25%

** Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job. 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 expected hiring salary range for this role is PHP 2,500,000 - 4,000,000 annual for basic salary for national local hire. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget.For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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