Deputy Project Director

Dhaka
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTIONTitle : Deputy Project DirectorReport To : Project Director, EpiCLocation : Dhaka, BangladeshFHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing—creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 50 countries and all U.S. states and territories.FHI 360 has worked in Bangladesh for more than 45 years. Since 1975, we have taken a comprehensive approach to help transform the country’s health and development landscape. Leveraging a blend of global expertise and local insights, we have consistently strengthened community capacities, enhanced systems, and reinforced institutional frameworks for a sustainable impact. In partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, civil society, academia, and the private sector, FHI 360 Bangladesh delivers integrated programs across critical sectors. Our initiatives have spanned essential health services—including HIV and nutrition, tuberculosis, global health security, and economic participation.This position is contingent upon funding from the Department of State.Project Description:Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project funded by the US Government and the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), that provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among all at-risk populations; strengthen global health security (GHS), including outbreak response; improve maternal and child health (MCH), address malaria; and promote health systems strengthening (HSS) including supply chain management.Position Summary:The Deputy Project Director (DPD) will provide high-level support to the Project Director in the planning, coordination, execution, and oversight of the EpiC Bangladesh project activities. The DPD will be the second-in-command for the project and ensure that technical, programmatic, and operational functions are integrated and efficiently executed. The DPD will play a key leadership role in managing stakeholder relationships, supervising sub-awardees, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and supporting adaptive management and timely achievement of project objectives, especially in risk Global Health Security (GHS), Maternal and Child Health (MCH), and Nutrition.Key Responsibilities:Program Management & Coordination

Assist the Project Director in leading and coordinating day-to-day project implementation across all technical areas and geographic regions.
Oversee the development and execution of work planning, budgeting, performance frameworks in close collaboration with technical leads and partners.
Monitor project implementation to ensure alignment of project activities with donor guidelines, national policies, and EpiC’s technical standards.
Facilitate integrated delivery of interventions across GHS, MCH and nutrition, components.

Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance

Provide technical input and guidance to ensure high-quality, evidence-based interventions and messages.
Support institutional capacity building of government counterparts Ministry of Health and Family Welfare , Ministry of Women and Children Affairs etc.) and civil society partners.
Track progress against project indicators and targets, identify implementation bottlenecks and lead timely adaptive management and course corrections.
Promote the use of behavioral insights, community feedback, and local data to refine communication approaches and enhance program effectiveness.

Team Supervision & Staff Management

Supervise and provide mentorship to program and operations staff, fostering teamwork and high performance.
Support the recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of staff, in alignment with Human Resources policies and project needs.
Assist HR team in performance management of staff.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and U.S. Department of State Government regulations.

Maintain strong liaison between the project and stakeholders including government agencies, donors, NGOs, and implementing partners.
Represent the project in technical working groups, donor meetings, and national forums when delegated by the Project Director.

Support the Project Director in managing sub-awardees, ensuring quality implementation, monitoring, and compliance.
Review sub-award scopes, deliverables, and budgets and ensure alignment with project goals and donor requirements.

Education:

Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Communication, International Development, or related field.
MBBS or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is an advantage

Qualification and Experience:

Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field; medical degree (MBBS) is an added advantage.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in managing health projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior management role.
Proven experience in Risk Communication and Community Engagement , maternal and child health, nutrition, outbreak preparedness, and community mobilization.
Demonstrated experience working with U.S. Department of State Government or other international donors and familiarity with their rules and regulations.
Prior experience in coordination with government ministries and multisectoral stakeholders in Bangladesh.
Strong knowledge of gender dynamics, social behavior change, and community-based health programming.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Fluency in English and Bangla (written and spoken) is required.

Travel Requirements:Willingness to travel within Bangladesh, particularly to project implementation areas across the 8 divisions that will be 5-20 days in a month.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.FHI 360 is an FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or 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 in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 is an 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.FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email .FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a , professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.Please click to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.

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