Family Health International (FHI 360) is hiring a Project Manager

Family Health International (FHI 360) is hiring a Project Manager for the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity. This role focuses on procurement and subcontracts to manage implementation across up to 34 countries and 3 regions. You will plan, execute, and finalize procurement processes, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to secure goods and services vital to the Activity's success.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full life cycle of procurement and subcontract activities from planning, solicitation, negotiation, and award through closeout.
• Develop and deliver STRIDES procurement management plans aligned with Activity objectives and compliance standards.
• Provide guidance and monitor project partner and vendor performance, deliverables, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFP), requests for quotations (RFQ), and other solicitation documents.
• Support bid evaluations, cost analyses, and supplier/partner selection processes in collaboration with technical and finance teams.
• Develop best practices, policies, templates, and tools for Activity procurement and subcontract monitoring.
• Support the definition of partner project scope, goals, and deliverables that support project goals and strategic vision.
• Draft, review, and finalize subcontract and consulting agreements in accordance with donor and organizational requirements.
• Prepare pre-award assessments (PATs) for potential subcontractors.
• Identify and resolve project partner and vendor issues and implement improvement plans to ensure partners and vendors stay on schedule and within budget.
• Evaluate the progress of partners and vendors regularly, ensuring compliance.
• Build, develop, grow, and maintain partnerships and procurement records, tracking systems, and audit-ready documents vital to the success of STRIDES.
• Manage the operational and tactical aspects of multiple partners and vendors.
• Oversee entire projects with a focus on minimizing and identifying risk implementation, escalating as necessary.
• Identify partnerships, opportunities, and information to present to management to help achieve strategic goals of the project.
• Collaborate with FHI 360’s Contracts and Management Services team (CMS) to ensure congruity across organizational policies and incorporation of appropriate terms and conditions in subcontracts.
• Conduct pre-award assessments and due diligence in vetting subcontractors and vendors.
• Ensure compliance monitoring of subcontracts, ensuring reporting, invoicing, and deliverables meet organizational, contractual, and donor standards.
• Collaborate with FHI 360’s Office of Compliance and Internal Audit (OCIA) and external auditors to ensure timely resolution of any procurement and subcontract related findings.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders on procurement timelines, requirements, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with finance and technical teams to determine the resources required to complete the project.
• Collaborate with FHI 360’s Global Procurement team to ensure solicitation packages follow FHI 360 processes and policies for execution.
• Develop STRIDES procurement and compliance guidance to program and country office staff to strengthen internal capacity.
• Provide budget and forecast input for procurement and subcontracting costs to finance.
• Review and track vendor invoices, payment requests, and partner budget utilization.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate partner financial reporting and timely payments.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Civil Society, Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, the Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices.
• 2+ years of line management experience required.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.

Nice to Have

• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
• International or domestic (US) program development or project management experience preferred.

Technical Stack

• Personal Computer/Laptop
• Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams)
• Cell phone/mobile technology
• Standard office equipment
• Project management software

Team & Environment

You will manage staff and external project members to achieve goals and vision of the project from initiation to completion. This role coordinates project plans, budgets, training, and resources with management to achieve strategic goals.

Benefits & Compensation

• Annual salary: USD $90,000 - $110,000
• FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.
• 18 days of paid vacation per year
• 12 sick days per year
• 11 holidays per year

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.