Associate Director, EpiC Programs (Francophone) – FHI 360 (Remote, USA)

Location: Remote (US-based: DC, NC, or any location)
Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $120,000 – $133,000 per year
Closing Date: Rolling – apply early

About the Role

FHI 360 is hiring an Associate Director to oversee the implementation and performance of Francophone country programs under the EpiC Project. The successful candidate will bring strong experience in managing large-scale donor-funded programs (especially USAID/PEPFAR), possess fluency in French, and demonstrate leadership in cross-functional and multi-country settings. This role reports to senior management and provides strategic direction, performance oversight, and business development support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for project direction, planning, and donor compliance

• Supervise project teams and ensure capacity building of staff

• Oversee financial performance, risk management, and timely reporting

• Lead business development efforts with an emphasis on long-term growth

• Ensure effective budget management, monitoring, and audit readiness

• Represent the project to donors, partners, and stakeholders in Francophone countries

• Coordinate advocacy, communication, and program visibility

• Ensure routine field visits to monitor quality implementation and donor compliance

• Promote knowledge-sharing and incorporate lessons learned into new program designs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, health, education, civil society, or related field

• 10+ years of experience in international development or NGO project management

• 3+ years of team leadership experience

• Experience managing complex donor-funded projects (especially USAID, PEPFAR)

• Fluency in both English and French

• Proven ability to operate in insecure environments and manage remote teams

• Familiarity with project management tools and software (e.g. Office 365, Teams, SharePoint)

• PMP certification or equivalent preferred

Travel

• Greater than 25% international travel expected

About FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives through integrated, locally driven solutions. The organization operates in more than 60 countries with expertise in health, education, nutrition, economic development, and civil society.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to safeguarding and ethical practices across all operations.