Project Manager, Polio & GHS Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage the development of centrally funded projects across a range of countries or more complex initiatives from start to finish.

• Coordinate work plans, financial budgets, consultants, reporting, timelines, and resources across approximately 20–25 nations.

• Create and present project plans, consultant agreements, project documentation, training materials, presentations, and budget proposals.

• Identify project issues and implement strategies for improvement to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget constraints.

• Establish best practices and tools for effective project execution and management.

• Supervise operational aspects of centrally funded polio and global health security programs and engage at the country level.

• Monitor budgets, project scope, expenditures, and deliverables.

• Develop and maintain partnerships while presenting opportunities and information to management.

• Ensure adherence to FHI 360 and/or client regulations.

• Contribute to and review client deliverables, authoring reports for management and funders.

• Act as a resource for in-country Project Directors on operational challenges, compliance, consultant management, contracting, budgets, and donor relations.

• Establish communication schedules for stakeholders and liaise with funders.

• Determine project resources, timelines, objectives, and measures of completion; execute projects according to established plans.

• Manage project funds and maintain accurate financial records and reports.

• Coach, mentor, and supervise project teams and personnel.

• Provide guidance on project plans and priorities, developing tools for task delegation and performance evaluation.

• Typically report to an Associate Director or Director.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology, Youth, or a related field.

• Project Management (PM) Certification is preferred.

• A minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in project management principles and practices.

• At least 2+ years of line management experience is required.

• Previous work experience in an NGO, government agency, or private organization.

• Experience in Polio Eradication and/or Global Health Security is highly desirable.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Proficiency in French is strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of project management software and other relevant technologies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Demonstrated skills in project and personnel management.

• Capability to influence, motivate, and collaborate effectively with others.

• Ability to adapt and resolve problems to ensure project completion.

• Capability to spend extended hours looking at a computer screen and performing repetitive keyboard work.

• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods.

• Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 5 lbs.

• Willingness and ability to travel 10%–25% of the time.

• All offers are subject to reference checks, criminal record checks, terrorism finance checks, and misconduct disclosure screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base salary to a money purchase pension plan account.

• 18 days of paid vacation annually for US-based full-time staff.

• 12 sick days per year for US-based full-time staff.

• 11 holidays per year for US-based full-time staff.

• Competitive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.