FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization advancing integrated, locally driven solutions in health, education, nutrition, economic development, youth and research. The America First Global Health Strategy - FHI 360 (AFGHS-FHI 360) project, funded by the US Department of State, operates in about 50 countries addressing HIV/AIDS, global health security (GHS), maternal and neonatal child health, malaria, TB, polio, supply chain and health systems strengthening. In Senegal, the project builds on the country's progress to strengthen the response to HIV/AIDS and GHS activities.
The Senegal Project Director, based in Dakar, provides overall leadership, management and strategic direction of the project in Senegal. Reporting to the Program Director and working with the headquarters team under a matrixed structure, they ensure project goals, milestones, timelines and budgets are met from startup through closeout, and serve as the primary contact for the donor (DOS Senegal), the Ministry of Health, senior government officials and partner organizations.
Key responsibilities:
- Direct project vision, design, planning and implementation within contractual parameters
- Build and strengthen relationships with government entities, implementing partners and stakeholders
- Lead milestone and performance management, monitor progress, mitigate risks and ensure donor compliance
- Lead and manage project staff, including onboarding, performance management and professional development
- Develop annual work plans, milestone plans and budgets with HQ for USG approval
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation systems and guide capacity building with local partners
- Serve on the FHI 360 Senegal Senior Leadership Team and contribute to country strategy and proposal development
- Promote safeguarding and a safe, equitable, harassment-free work environment
- Potentially serve as FHI 360 Country Representative
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in a related field (health, economic development, education, nutrition, research, etc.); PM certification preferred
- 10+ years of relevant project management experience, including 5+ years of line management
- Experience managing large, complex health projects with expertise in HIV/AIDS or GHS
- Experience with international donor-funded projects, preferably USG-funded, including fixed amount awards
- Strong stakeholder relationship, strategic planning and capacity building experience
- Advanced English and fluent French
- Experience operating in insecure environments and working in an NGO
Travel: 10%-25%. Full time. Expected salary range: XOF 40,000,000 - 55,000,000 annual basic salary for national local hire.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the FHI 360 Workday career portal using the application link. This position is open to Senegalese nationals and those residing in Senegal with independent work authorization.
https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Dakar-Senegal/Senegal-Project-Director--AFGHS-FHI-360_Requisition-2026201418/apply