United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Deputy Project Director

Organization: International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 04 Jan 2015

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (“FIGO”) was established in July 1954 and its mission is to promote the well-being of women and their children and to raise the standard of practice in obstetrics and gynaecology. It is the only international professional body that represents obstetricians and gynaecologists from around the world. FIGO currently works through 125 national member societies of obstetricians and gynaecologists from both resourced and low-medium resourced countries and is considered**a respectable and credible voice** in the promotion of women and children’s health around the world. FIGO commits its resources to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights through educational, research and advocacy activities and to strengthening its communication links with and between its member societies.

FIGO is currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified Deputy Project Director to lead the Institutionalization of Immediate Post-Partum IUD Services Project.

The Deputy Project Director;

• An obstetrician/gynaecologist or public health specialist either currently based in the UK or willing to relocate
• Proven hands-on experience of research, programme and project planning and implementation in the area of maternal and newborn health care in low-resource countries in Africa and Asia
• Demonstrable skills in monitoring and evaluation of development projects and training delivery, including facilitation, mentoring and coaching
• Strong analytical and research skills with experience managing research projects
• Ability to analyse and interpret technical information
• Experience working with National and Provincial Departments of Health
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds in an evolving policy environment, to build relationships, network, communicate and inspire internal and external audiences and represent FIGO at a senior level are essential
• An effective team player; confident leader, dynamic, enthusiastic and proactive, strong initiative and self-motivation; flexible and creative problem solving, the ability to organise and manage own priorities effectively and work to tight deadlines
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills in English, especially in a cross-cultural environment with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Demonstrable ability to write comprehensive and accurate reports, present in public forums, and history of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experienced and proficient in project financial management and reporting
• Strong computer skills including spread sheet, word processing, internet/email
• Able and willing to travel overseas on a regular basis

For the Job Description, please see below

*Please note that candidates will need to provide evidence of their ability to work in the UK

How to apply:

Please send your CV with a cover letter. The cover letter should indicate how you meet the Job Description.

The closing date for completed applications will be 23:00 on 4th January 2015

Interviews will be conducted at the FIGO Office in Waterloo, London SE1 8ST during the week commencing the 12th January 2015

The client is happy to conduct telephone interviews for overseas candidates.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

To apply please visit the FIGO website: http://www.figo.org/figo-vacancies

Alternatively, you can apply via post to: Sean O’Donnell, Administrative Director, FIGO House, Suite 3, Waterloo Court, 10 Theed Street London SE1 8ST