Lucknow: Job Vacancy : Deputy Project Director

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Please find below the position of Deputy Project Director

 

ORGANISATION - Family Health International

JOB LOCATION Lucknow

LAST DATE FOR APPLICATION 5 April 

EMAIL hr@...

Family Health International

Family Health International (FHI) is among the world’s largest and most

respected international public health organizations working towards mitigating

the impact of HIV/AIDS in India . FHI is seeking passionate and committed

professional for the position of Deputy Project Director, Urban Reproductive

Health Initiative (URHI).

 

Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (URHI), Uttar Pradesh is the Bill & Melinda

Gates Foundation (BMGF) supported five year project that will be implemented in

10 selected cities in UP. Led by Family Health International (FHI), the

Initiative consortium consists of four core partners and six technical

assistance partners.

The Initiative's conceptual framework addresses demand, supply and advocacy

strategies, with capacity building as a cross cutting theme and aims to

significantly increase the contraceptive prevalence rate in four cities in UP.

Deputy Project Director, URHI

The Deputy Project Director will provide technical, programmatic and

administrative leadership to the Initiative. The incumbent will share primary

program management responsibility with the Project Director to ensure successful

implementation and achievement of Initiative goal and objectives in Uttar

Pradesh.

S/he will be assisted by a team of Technical Team Leaders and a Program

Management team will provide programmatic, technical and managerial leadership

for the Initiative. S/he will lead project implementation on the ground to

achieve the program’s objectives; oversee the management of city team; project

budgeting and financial management; forge strong relations with key ministries

and department at the state level and other strategic partners; manage the

consortium; and work with FHI’s administrative and technical support structure

to manage all aspects of the program including strategy, budgets, implementation

and team management.

The position is based in Lucknow with 50% travel within and outside Uttar

Pradesh.

 

Desired Profile

Master's degree in a social or health science or Doctoral degree or equivalent 

with a minimum of ten years of experience in managing, developing and

implementing reproductive health and family planning programs at the national or

state level. Strong program management experience with proven ability to manage

large diverse teams including a team of senior technical and non-technical team

leaders.

A result-oriented approach and proven ability to manage track and coordinate

complex multi-partner large-scale programs. Demonstrated managerial and

leadership skills and ability to provide financial oversight of large budgets.

Strong technical knowledge of family planning and reproductive health will be an

asset. Ability to network and negotiate effectively with a wide range of

stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the program. The position will

particularly require a strong ability to engage and negotiate with senior

government officials at national and state level in India.

Excellent representational and communication skills, with written and oral

proficiency in English and Hindi and a high degree of comfort in dealing with

government, media, academic, corporate, nonprofit and other organizations.

Ability to find innovative solutions to difficult external representation.

Experience of working on Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded projects,

including donor requirements and compliance. Work experience in Uttar Pradesh

will be an added advantage.

 

Compensation

Compensation levels at FHI are equivalent to market rates within the development

sector. However, offers shall be based on salary history, relevant experience

and qualifications. Selected candidates will be required to join within one

month of selection. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

 

FHI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified and experienced people living

with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.

 

Vriti Madan

e-mail: <vmadan@...>