Project Director

This position is contingent upon Customer approval, funding, and position availability.

POSITION SUMMARY

Amentum seeks a qualified, solutions and results-oriented candidate to serve as a Project Director in anticipation of an award. The Project Director provides overall technical and management leadership and expertise to the project and serves as the primary liaison with USAID on management and technical matters. As the project’s most senior leader, he guides the project scale-up and serves as the primary liaison in developing the project’s extended network by building and maintaining relationships with all partners and USAID missions and bureaus. The Project Director will ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations and GHSCA policies.

DUTIES:

• Develop strategic plans, set objectives, and ensure the successful execution of the program;

• Work closely with in-country partners, government agencies, and implementing partners to ensure effective collaboration and coordination in the delivery of diagnostic services;

• Ensure that the project meets, and exceeds, results as established and negotiated with client;

• Manage relationship with USAID/Washington, other key USAID missions and bureaus, network specialist providers, and other supply chain and pharmaceutical management stakeholders;

• Ensure successful collaboration between network providers and USAID and key in-country stakeholders;

• Mentor, lead, and oversee all staff, consultants, and subcontractors in achieving project results; Provide quality oversight of work contracted and completed by subcontractors in coordination with the management team;

• Coordinate project activities with those of other USAID NextGen suite implementers and other donor initiatives; Oversee the development, production, and submission of all project deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have at least fifteen (15) years of demonstrated leadership in managing large, complex programs, which includes experience as a Community of Practice Lead, Team Leader or Project Director.

• Have extensive knowledge of USAID policies, procedures and approaches related to project design/implementation, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.

• Possess technical expertise in diagnostic testing for HIV/AIDS and related diseases.

• Have a strong understanding of laboratory systems, point-of-care testing, quality assurance, and data management in the context of HIV/AIDS diagnostics.

• Possess substantial technical experience with projects and partners working in the health sector, particularly supply chain and pharmaceutical management.

• Have a proven ability to cultivate effective working relationships to engage with the senior government and its counterparts at the national and sub-national levels, as well as other key stakeholders such as donors, other implementing partners, Non-Governmental Organizations, and civil society.

• Possess an ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal/external business partners and government agencies.

• Demonstrate strong networks within the private sector and development industries.

• Demonstrate an ability to work in complex environments and manage diverse and substantial teams to deliver impact.

Education: Possess a Master’s degree or advanced degree in public health, business administration, supply chain management, international development, or related field.

Language Skills: Proficiency in written and oral English language.

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