FHI Vacancy in India: Director, Balasahyoga

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Director, Balasahyoga/ Department/Division:

Global Operations Open Date:

6/25/2008

Position Location: India

Position Description:

The Director is a senior manager with responsibility for providing

management and technical oversight of the Balasahyoga programme in

the 11 districts to ensure that the project is effectively and

efficiently implemented. The Director will provide leadership,

management oversight, and technical direction to the project,

supervise technical and programme staff, and liaise with government

officials, partners, and donors in close collaboration with the

programme teams. S/He will report to a senior management team

comprised of directors from the three consortium member

organizations: FHI, CF and CARE-India. In addition, the Director will be

responsible to organize the work of managers from these three organizations and

the Andhra Pradesh government in order to ensure that the programme is

coordinated and that all parties are working together towards a common goal.

Minimum Requirements:

MS/MA in public health or related field and 7-9 years relevant

experience with international development programs and includes 3-5

years of supervisory experience, overseas field experience required;

or PhD/MD or equivalent degree and 5-7 years relevant experience.

Strong programme manager with an impressive record of success in

implementing complicated projects or programmes with multiple

stakeholders; Experience in developing, monitoring and managing a

budget; Hindi and Telugu language ability preferred.

Salary Grade: 09 (VA) Requisition Number: IN0842

FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates

please submit cover letter, resume including salary requirements

online at www.fhi.org;

Please specify source in your application.

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