STRIDES Nepal Project Director

STRIDES Nepal Project Director

The STRIDES Nepal Project Director leads and directs implementation of an anticipated Activity to enhance global health priorities in country with the general objectives to strengthen capacity across laboratory and surveillance systems to prevent, detect, and rapidly and effectively respond to emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats.  The STRIDES Nepal Project Director will fulfill the diverse managerial requirements of the Activity and have technical and management responsibility for all activities, personnel, and budget/spending. The STRIDES Nepal Project Director serves as the Activity’s primary liaison with posts in country, local government, and other global health security implementing partners working in country in addition to overseeing STRIDES subcontractors operating in country. The STRIDES Nepal Project Director, will lead the development and implementation of annual work plans, monitoring and evaluation activities, technical and financial reporting, and other administrative elements of the Activity.  

Key responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates implementation of Activity to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed period and funding parameters.
• Establishes work plans, teams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to meet Activity goals and ensure compliance with policies.
• Directly manages technical, financial, and operational staff responsible for all aspects of the GHS Activity.
• Responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and equitable work environments for all personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems for safeguarding Activity participants.
• Manages in-country relationships with national, regional, and local government counterparts and multisectoral partners to fulfill national global health security objectives and targets and operationalize implementing activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and collaboration for the team and in-country partners, including Department of State, implementation partners, government partners, and other key partners.
• Leads in-country team and liaises with Activity leadership at the global level to define, develop, implement, monitor, and adjust technical work plans, budgets, presentations, and reports.
• Ensures on-time delivery of high-quality deliverables and reports.
• Provides guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve Activity goals.
• Responsible for onboarding of Activity staff, ensuring their familiarity with organizational and Activity values, quality standards, policies and procedures and their individual responsibilities in upholding them.
• Work closely with the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) and their relevant departments, divisions and centers.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Sets goals and budgets and leads in-country teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Leads coordination of resources for Activity implementation addresses/resolves Activity issues.
• Serves as a member of Nepal Country Office Senior Leadership Team and provide input and assistance to the country office and program management and operations as well as business development activities.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by supervisors and Country Representative.

• Requirements
• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health or other relevant health-related fields, with seven or more years of experience, including at least five years of staff management and substantial experience in project management principles and practices or bachelor’s degree with ten years of experience in relevant field mentioned above.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on the management and implementation of human or animal health projects and interventions for infectious diseases.
• Knowledge and experience working on GHS projects or activities preferred; experience working across multiple sectors (One Health) desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and mentoring staff, building the capacity of local teams and partners, and managing complex, multidisciplinary projects, and activities.
• Experience working with MoHP, MoALD and their respective departments, divisions and centers is desirable.
• Proficient with applicable Department of State or other donor rules, regulations, and policies, with comprehensive knowledge of project management theories, concepts, and practices, as well as process development and execution. Familiarity with international Global Health Security frameworks and initiatives, particularly those related to Department of State programs and priorities is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in project management, including the ability to lead the development of annual work plans and deliverables, while overseeing the Activity’s monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
• Prior experience developing partnerships and managing relationships with State, host country government, key partners, and other implementing partners in country is highly preferred.
• Proven leadership in managing staff within a matrixed organization, with prior experience in an international non-governmental organization (INGO) considered an advantage.
• This role requires flexibility for domestic travel, up to 25% of the time.
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively, supervise teams, and thrive in a virtual work environment.
• Must be flexible in coordinating with teams across different time zones.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, negotiation, communication, collaboration, team building and management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written English and Nepali including documentation skills.

The final deadline for application is 5:00 p.m. December 28, 2025.

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