Senior Director, Emerging Global Health Threats at FHI 360

Responsibilities/Duties: 

Complexity & Problem Solving: 

• Navigate complex issues within the international development landscape, leveraging expertise to define and address challenges unique to the Center’s focus area. 
• Develop and execute long-term operational plans that align with FHI 360’s organizational strategy and address  emerging global health threats. 
• Translate FHI 360’s overarching organizational strategy into actionable plans for the Center for Emerging Global Health Threats. 
• Identify priority areas to grow FHI 360’s emerging global health threats practice area based on market analysis and FHI 360’s competitive strengths. 
• Select opportunities to pursue across diverse funders to grow the portfolio and secure funding for research, programs, and advocacy. 
• Foster innovation and drive the adoption of evidence-based practices in the portfolio. 
• Achieve lasting impact for the Center’s portfolio by delivering high-quality results. 
• Achieve operational goals and business development targets in support of the organizational strategy. 

Expertise & Influence: 

• Serve as an internal and external high-visibility expert and spokesperson for FHI 360’s emerging global health threats portfolio, inclusive of research, programs, and advocacy. 
• Engage with senior management, executives, and key stakeholders to cultivate partnerships crucial to the Center’s success. 
• Align the 3-Year Resource Mobilization Plan for climate action with the Center’s 3-Year Operational Plan to ensure strategic integration with existing FHI 360 core product lines.
• Develop indicators and provide data for monitoring and measuring global health threats metrics. 
• Oversee the implementation of strategies for market shaping and advocacy to drive future business and lead efforts for new business lines. 

Collaboration & Interaction: 

• Identify and establish new collaborative partnerships with funders, government entities, and key stakeholders to build FHI 360’s reputation and credibility. 
• Engage with senior management, executives, and key stakeholders to cultivate partnerships crucial to the Center’s success 
• Collaborate with business development and technical teams across operational units to contribute to the 3-Year Resource Mobilization Plans and lead the development of the 3-Year Emerging Global Health Threats Operational Plan. 
• Participate in or secure FHI 360 staff participation in external outreach, conferences, meetings, and visits to showcase FHI 360’s work and build its reputation in the market. 
• Represent FHI 360 to current and potential funders, partners, and government representatives. 
• Forge and maintain collaborative relationships with global operations teams. 
• Facilitate the collection, documentation, and dissemination of evidence and best practices. 
• Share best practices and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in scientific forums and technical networks.
• Stay current on funding opportunities and support/lead business development efforts. 

Task Management & Efficiency: 

• Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Supervise senior staff members, directing team activities, capacity strengthening efforts, and the implementation of annual work plans. 
• Manage and coordinate the implementation of strategic and operational plans for the Center. 
• Foster capacity strengthening of global staff working on emerging global health threats in program delivery. 
• Foster locally led development and support national staff thought leadership efforts. 
• Leverage expertise across the organization for analysis, technical support, knowledge products, and strategic and operational plans. 
• Embrace other duties as assigned, contributing to the team’s multifaceted and evolving responsibilities. 

Qualifications: 

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Broad understanding of emerging global health threats and its impacts on the development sector; a relevant area of expertise (e.g., epidemiology, public health) would be an advantage. 
• Expertise in leveraging the use of digital technology, AI, and geospatial data in research, programs, and advocacy. 
• Visionary, forward-looking, and strategic thinker with a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. 
• Substantial experience in leading the development and execution of strategic goals. 
• Effective knowledge of the design, implementation, and management of emerging global health threats projects funded by US Government, corporations, foundations and other funders. 
• Business savvy, with knowledge of various funding mechanisms, general contracting, and reporting requirements, funder planning, and reporting systems. 
• Knowledge of business development processes, specifically proposal development, within an international NGO context. 
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate and communicate clearly and positively with clients and staff. 
• Demonstrated project and personnel management skills. 
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Proficiency in additional language(s) a plus.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation as well as strategic planning, capacity building, and team management. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in public health, epidemiology, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 15 years related experience in public health, change management, strategy planning, consulting, internal corporate strategy, managing nonprofit programs and technical delivery in international development settings; 12 years and a master’s degree; 9 years and a Ph.D.; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience to perform job responsibilities effectively. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in a related field. 
• We welcome candidates with relevant certifications or their international equivalents, underscoring their dedication to excellence in nonprofit international development and related fields such as international development, strategic management, or related areas.