Vacancies at FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL 360

One Health Specialist

Job Summary:

The One Health Specialist provides technical support to staff and leads the integration and implementation of the One Health (OH) approach for the anticipated USAID-funded Global Health Security project to enhance global health priorities projects in Cameroon with the general objective to prevent, detect, and rapidly and effectively respond to public health threats of international concern including naturally occurring outbreaks and intentional or accidental releases of dangerous pathogens. They will be responsible for implementing and monitoring strategic and technical initiatives to strengthen the adoption and implementation of the OH approach and driving strategies to prevent, limit, and contain zoonotic disease spread. They will provide technical guidance around the issues, challenges, and strategies for improving access to quality affecting the project and contribute knowledge products through the creation and management of reports and technical materials. They will work closely with project and headquarters (HQ) teams to support projects by evaluating program effectiveness, overseeing technical aspects, and providing technical assessment reports. They will contribute to business development efforts, including supporting the management of opportunity identification, capture, and strategic partnering.

 

Accountabilities:

Technical Requirements:

• Provides project staff with overall technical direction and guidance on One Health in line with the project’s expected outcomes.
• Leads the expansion of the One Health approach to engage relevant sectors and disciplines, including animal health, wildlife, environment, public, academia, research, and private sectors at national and subnational levels. Supports technical aspects of the projects including leading activities to strengthen national capacities of staff and partners to efficiently operationalize One Health, including but not limited to:
• Support the identification of the One Health core competencies required for veterinary services and other relevant sectors at national, sub-national, and field levels
• Design, develop, and deliver training curricula based on the required core competencies for relevant levels
• Prepare, organize, participate in, and provide technical support as the trainer/resource person for the One Health training/workshops
• Support to link human and animal health surveillance using the One Health approach.
• Leads activities to improve national capacity to apply an extended One Health approach to prevent and manage spillovers and/or emerging infectious diseases.
• Contributes to developing/reviewing One Health strategies and frameworks.
• Builds capacity of FHI 360 staff and partners in One Health and zoonotic diseases and how to implement strategies to detect, respond to, and prevent spillover.
• Prepares, organizes, participates in, and provides technical support as a facilitator, trainer, and/or evaluator at the national and subnational One Health events, such as technical meetings, workshops, and simulation exercises in liaison with the key stakeholders.
• Leads engagement with One Health stakeholders for both multilateral agencies, e.g., WHO, FAO, OIE, UNDP, WFP, and local governments.
• Monitors and maintains project protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials, and reports related to technical areas of expertise.
• Works closely with the team to ensure project implementation remains technically sound and adheres to company strategy and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Analyzes project implementation to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
• Assess the national OH multisectoral platform’s technical needs and provide technical support to strengthen this platform to provide oversight, guidance, and synchronization to the OH activities conducted by different sectors including the establishment/enhancement of an electronic integrated surveillance data system.
• May create technical portion of the project plan, within the given resources and financial constraints.
• Assists with implementing components of the technical portions of the project plan
• Works closely with the Country Project Lead to develop, and monitor technical work plans and budgets, and implement technical activities.
• Participates in client/funder meetings and draft reports/presentations.

 

Project Design Implementation:

• Develops strategies and tools for designing and implementing specific technical components.
• Supports the Country Project Lead in providing technical assistance to establish and make functional animal antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and/or One Health technical working group (TWG).
• Provides support to conduct and participate in animal AMR and/or One Health TWG meetings or other similar governance structures.
• Monitors project deliverables and reports to supervisors.
• Leads technical project activities and sub-activities and assists with project implementation.
• May implement components of the technical portions of the project plan.
• Identifies and raises issues to senior technical staff.

 

Business Development and Client/Funder Support:

• Builds productive working relationships internally and externally.
• Participate in business development meetings with partners and relevant stakeholders.

 

Operations Management (Finance, HR, etc.):

• Ensures project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation.
• Oversees project timelines and budgets. Assists in the development of donor reports and presentations.
• Tracks technical project spending under broad supervision.
• Tracks Statement of Work (SOW) and budget tracking systems; provides reports to supervisors.
• Coordinate with suppliers for procurements.

 

Project/Program Reporting:

• Prepares reports and papers summarizing project results and analyzing data sets and technical assessment findings.
• Establishes and maintains SOW and budget tracking systems
• Drafts / prepares client technical reports.
• Creates technical content (e.g., reports, presentations, manuscripts).

 

Quality Assurance:

• Develops in-depth knowledge of quality standards through a formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and responsibilities for achieving quality policies and objectives.
• Ensures that established processes to guarantee the technical and programmatic quality of assigned work.
• Coordinates and directs activities to meet client/funder and regulatory requirements. Performs other related duties as required.

 

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures while providing technical support for research studies.
• Development of scope of work and deliverables for partners, consultants, etc.
• Broader knowledge of quality standards
• Proficiency with database management software and online search tools required.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with others.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.

 

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of moderate to complex scope that require a review of various factors.
• Exercises good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.
• Decisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a department.
• Identifies and raises issues with senior technical staff
• Networks with key internal and external personnel.
• Decision may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals.

 

Supervision Given/Received:

• Determines methods and procedures for new projects and assignments.
• Serves as team lead and may mentor other lower-level personnel.
• May supervise junior-level staff.
• Reports to Country Project Lead

 

Education:

• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health, life sciences, surveillance, and diagnostics or a related field focusing on infectious disease detection,
• Project Management (PM) Certification is preferred.

 

Experience:

• Typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience in public health programs, surveillance, epidemiology, veterinary medicine, AMR, and One Health
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
• Technical competency in infectious diseases and surveillance systems.
• Strong understanding of the One Health approach, including experience in zoonotic disease management, health systems strengthening, and cross-sectoral collaboration.
• Ability to analyze complex health data and translate findings into actionable strategies
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in training and mentoring staff and others.
• Proven experience working with government officials, particularly the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, and Ministry of Environment, is highly desirable to support strategy development, implementation plans, and decision-making.
• Experience working on contracts
• Proficiency in English and French languages is required.

 

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screens and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

 

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

 

Travel Requirements

• Up to 40% local and regional travel

 

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

 

Laboratory and Diagnostics Specialist

 

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

 

Epidemiology and Surveillance Specialist

Job Summary:

 

 

Accountabilities:

 

 

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

 

WESARO Regional Finance and Subaward Manager

Accountabilities

• Manage budgeting, financial planning, and reporting for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and organizational standards.
• Lead the lifecycle of subawards, including development, negotiation, and performance monitoring, while identifying areas for process improvement and compliance risk.
• Participate in Business Development teams to provide advice in sub-award planning and allocation.
• Lead the process of reviewing subaward documents and provide feedback and training in areas that need improvements, including but not limited to Pre-Award Assessment Tool, Solicitation and Selection documents and subaward packages, SFR and financial report review, and other subaward documentation.
• Review and development of contractual documents including requests for approval, negotiation memoranda, source selection memoranda, purchase requisitions, sub-award agreements, and consultant agreements according to FHI 360 templates.
• Provide training and capacity building to project staff and subaward recipients on standardized procedures for efficient award and sub- award management, on financial reporting, compliance, and best practices.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses to monitor project performance, generate comprehensive reports, and support strategic decision-making.
• Identify inefficiencies in current practices and implement best practices for financial and subaward management.
• Identify areas of compliance risk and escalate as necessary to appropriate parties.
• Problem solve with project staff around issues specific to subawards as needed

 

Applied Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with accounting, financial controls, and financial information systems.
• Knowledge of donor (USG and non-USG) rules and regulations, common mechanisms of funding, contracting concepts, and principles from the solicitation phase to post-award administration.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership, and advise to team members, collaborate with colleagues, and lead capacity building initiatives.
• Superior ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form.
• Fluency in English and French is necessary
• Sound knowledge of Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Systems (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Must possess excellent organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.

 

Problem Solving and Impact

• Works on moderately complex problems, which require in depth evaluation of data and make recommendations.
• Exercises judgement within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques for obtaining results. Demonstrates proficient analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Identifies inefficiencies, weak areas and pain points for projects and proposes solutions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to address most critical needs first.
• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Serves as a resource to others in resolving moderately complex problems; identifies substantive issues that are thoroughly and accurately researched and analyzed.

 

Supervision Given/Received

• Able to work independently to manage projects.
• Reports directly to WESARO Regional Finance and Operation Director
• Ability to mentor, motivate and manage individuals and groups from diverse groups and backgrounds, resulting in high quality and timely work delivery.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, International Development, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5-8 years (8 years preferred) of progressively responsible experience in financial management and subaward processes, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role required.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations (GAAP, CAS, FAR) and experience with donor compliance.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to problem-solve in complex situations.
• Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in English and French.
• Experience in international development and working with NGOs preferred.
• USG and other donor experience required.

 

**Travel Requirements: **

• Up to 25% for WESARO-related activities.

 

 

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

 

VP, Regional Programs – West Africa

Position Summary

The VP, Regional Programs for West Africa plays a pivotal senior leadership role within FHI 360, providing strategic vision and direction to drive measurable impact on development and humanitarian challenges. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-informed programs and research, advances locally led solutions, and stays attuned to evolving country contexts, adapting organizational approaches in response to risks and opportunities. The VP supports project and country-level teams in implementing company-wide policies and practices, meeting annual revenue targets, ensuring staff safety and well-being, and mitigating organizational risk. Additionally, the VP interacts with internal and external executive-level management, negotiates critical matters, influences policymaking, and partners with the executive leadership team to drive innovation and solutions across the company.

Candidates located in and/or from the region in a country where FHI 360 has offices will be favorably considered.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

Complexity & Problem Solving:

• Oversee workforce planning and staffing models, considering multiple and interrelated initiatives.
• Contribute to change management work for business and process improvements.
• Coordinate regional budget analysis, forecasts, and progress reviews.
• Handle abstract concepts across business functions, evaluating intangible variables to pinpoint underlying issues.
• Offer strategic guidance for the region, enhancing work planning processes, using project service platforms, and generating actionable business intelligence on potential new opportunities, funder directions, local context, and potential local implementing partners.
• Provide solutions to complex, difficult, and/or unusual situations.
• Demonstrate a responsive customer service orientation.

 

Discretion & Impact:

• Shape and implement the company’s overarching strategy, translating it into multidimensional objectives for the region.
• Ensure consistent performance in meeting/exceeding programmatic targets, achieving revenue targets, and maintaining responsible stewardship of donor funds.
• Advance organizational strategy through effective award execution.
• Work with staff to identify, manage, and mitigate organizational and program risks, including safeguarding of program participants.
• Ensure strong financial stewardship and accountability for programmatic and technical quality, funder/customer satisfaction, and achievement of planned results.
• Provide leadership in emergency situations for assigned projects as required.

 

Collaboration & Interaction:

• Establish, serve, and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic goals.
• Interact with key internal and external stakeholders, negotiating critical matters and shaping policy and strategy through effective communication.
• Collaborate with the executive leadership team to align their area with company objectives.
• Engage with donors to secure continued funding for awards and contribute to new business development.
• Participate in global fora to share lessons and raise/maintain the organization’s global leadership reputation.
• Contribute to a regular stream of impact stories, blogs, and activities that enhance organizational capabilities and reputation.

 

Management & Supervision:

• Oversee a region through directors and managers, ensuring successful operations.
• Guide teams in developing new methods and addressing company-wide issues.
• Support performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone benefits from opportunity, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging.
• Set goals and budgets for projects and lead the region in achieving strategic goals.
• Manage Portfolio Directors, Project Directors, and support teams.
• Ensure the region consistently meets annual expense/revenue targets and on-time completion of quality deliverables.
• Adopt additional duties as assigned, actively contributing to the multifaceted and evolving responsibilities of the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge & Skills:

• Develop strategy, vision, and direction for the region.
• Implement company-wide policies and practices and advise executive management.
• Demonstrated management skills in organizational management, financial planning, and personnel management.
• Experience with financial and contractual management of USAID contracts and cooperative agreements.
• Extensive leadership, change management, and project management skills.
• Superior public relations and diplomacy skills and experience.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful project completion.
• Experienced at motivating, influencing, and collaborating with others.
• Demonstrated sensitivity in diverse, cross-cultural settings.
• Strong financial and human resources management skills.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Business Administration, International Development, Civil Society, Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology, Youth, or a related field.
• Minimum of 18 years of relevant experience in project management, overseeing complex portfolios of programs/projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope; or 15 years and a master’s degree; or 12 years and a PhD; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience to perform job responsibilities effectively.
• Minimum 9 years of leadership and line management skills, leading and supervising teams in complex settings.
• Proven success in meeting program targets and revenue goals.
• Experience managing financial and human resources.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must be advanced to fluent in French.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or other recognized project management certification.
• Additional certifications in their area of expertise.
• Additional language used in the region is a plus.
• We encourage candidates with other relevant certifications or their international equivalents.

TRAVEL

• Greater than 25% travel required.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Typical office environment.
• Constantly uses a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

TECHNOLOGY

• Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams),

 

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

 

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

 

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

 

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

 

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