FHI - Deputy Project Director, Youth Specialist

Deputy Project Director, Youth Specialist

Ref No. FHI-DPD-HOPE

Manages country office administration and programs with deputy functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans and manages the assigned project(s) in the country.
• Manages the country office and sub offices (if applicable).
• Ensures the achievement of results of which FHI is responsible under agreement with the donors.
• Ensures that project resources are utilized in accordance with applicable FHI and donor policies and procedures.
• Ensures appropriate monitoring of subprojects to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
• Oversees production of timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports to FHI, and donors as required.
• Ensures program quality according to FHI standards.

Position Requirements:

• BS/BA, MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and minimum of 5-9 years relevant experience with international development and HIV/AIDS Prevention education.
  
• Demonstrated experience in implementing activities focused on HIV/AIDS prevention education for children and youth, preferably in in sub-Saharan Africa.
  
• Experience collaborating with sector-wide stakeholders and government structures e.g. Ministries of Health, Education; working with community networks; curricular development; and designing, facilitating and evaluating trainings.
  
• Capacity building and mentoring skills.
  
• M&E, including reporting skills.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of the Kenya education sector policy environment preferred.

FHI has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI’s Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter

or apply via email to: Kenya-hr@fhi.org

and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application.

Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.