Immediate Vacancy: Project Director at FHI 360

Position Title: Project Director

Employer: FHI 360

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 day ago

Deadline: October, 17/2025 (3 days left)

Job Summary

Leads and directs the development and implementation process for company projects involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing projects. Plans and directs project schedules and monitors budget/spending. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery. Organizes project activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Determination of job level is based on a combination of primary and secondary criteria (e.g., revenue, headcount, sales pipeline, and other factors).

Accountabilities

• Creates, promotes, and maintains safe and equitable work environments for all personnel.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
• Reviews project proposals and plans to determine scheduling, budget, procedures, staffing, and allotment of resources needed for projects.
• Establishes work plans, project teams, and SOPs to meet project goals and ensure compliance with policies.
• Develops proposals and research sources for funding projects.
• Provides guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve project goals.
• Participates in the strategic development of methods and techniques with executive management.
• Establishes, serves, and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on project matters.
• Provides leadership to the project team, ensuring clarity over plans and priorities, encouraging effective teamwork.
• Responsible for induction of project staff, ensuring their familiarity with mandate values, quality standards, policies, and project objectives.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.

Applied Knowledge & Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices with project management.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong consultative skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and collaborate with others.
• Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, district government officials, UN, and donor representatives.

Problem Solving & Impact

Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and division operations. Problems encountered are complex and highly varied. Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organizational goals. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Supervision Given/Received

• Sets goals and budgets for projects and leads department in achieving strategic goals.
• Leads coordination of resources for ongoing projects across business units and addresses/resolves project issues.
• Typically reports to Program Director or Portfolio Director.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in fields such as Civil Society, Communication, Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology, or related fields. Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience

• Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices (including 5+ years of line management experience).
• Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development, and capacity building experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English, fluent in host country language.
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Prior FHI 360 Ethiopia experience preferred.

Typical Physical Demands

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• 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.