Cambodia Project Director, AFGHS-FHI 360

About the role

FHI 360 is recruiting a Cambodia Project Director for the AFGHS-FHI 360 project, funded by the US Department of State and focused on HIV/AIDS, malaria and global health security. The position is based in Phnom Penh and is open to Cambodian nationals only. Reporting to the Regional Director for Burma, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, the Project Director leads the country project team and acts as the main contact with donors and government partners.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, management and strategic direction of the project, ensuring goals are met within milestones, time frames and budget parameters.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Health, government officials, development partners and USG donor representatives.
• Manage contracting, recruitment and delivery, and monitor expenditures against the approved budget.
• Lead milestone and performance management, risk identification and mitigation, and compliance with donor requirements.
• Develop annual work plans, milestone plans and budgets with HQ and submit them to the USG for approval.
• Lead project staff in a matrixed structure, covering onboarding, performance management, professional development and accountability.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation systems and guide capacity-building initiatives with local partners.
• Represent the project globally, regionally and locally, and coordinate with other country project teams to avoid duplication.
• Serve as a member of the Cambodia Senior Leadership Team and help develop the country program strategy, business plans and budgets.
• Research potential funding sources and contribute to proposals, and maintain a harassment- and violence-free work environment.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a related field.
• Project Management certification preferred.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant experience in project management.
• Open to Cambodian nationals only.

Required skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management theory and practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with communities, government officials and donors.