Project Director, Demographic and Health Survey 9 Program

Are you passionate about demography, survey research, and country owned solutions?  Are you excited by the challenge of leading one of USAID’s most historically significant survey research programs?  Then consider ICF. We work at the forefront of today’s global health issues, and we’re looking for the right person to lead one of our cornerstone projects in support of USAID.   

The Project Director will manage ICF’s $236 million, five-year USAID-funded Demographic and Health Surveys Program (DHS-9), which is focused on improving the collection, analysis, and dissemination of population, health, and nutrition household and facility survey data and to facilitate use of these data for planning, policymaking, and program management. It is organized around 3 Intermediate Results (IRs): 

Result 1: Tools, Methods, Partnerships and Technical Guidance to Collect Quality Population, Health and Nutrition Data Improved 

Result 2: Local Capacity for all Elements of Survey Design, Implementation, Management, Data Processing, Interpretation and Communication Strengthened 

Result 3: Availability and Use of DHS Program Data and Information In-country and among Stakeholders Worldwide Improved. 

Primary Responsibilities:  

The Project Director will provide management leadership, workplan direction, and oversight of the contract, including for each of the three IRs, partnership management within and outside of the program itself, and capacity strengthening and data use aspects of the program. They will maintain an effective relationship with the USAID’s DHS-9 Management Team ensuring that the project meets its field supported and core objectives and expected results; and ensuring that all required reporting to USAID is completed in a compliant and timely manner. The position is based in Rockville, MD with international travel estimated to be 20%.  The position reports to the ICF Global Health and Development Line of Business Lead.   

In collaboration with USAID, project partners and external stakeholders, the Project Director is responsible for driving, articulating, and implementing a strategic vision for the overall project. This role will oversee the development of tools, the provision of technical services to implementing countries/partners and will ensure a coordinated, integrated approach across all project components. Responsibilities specifically include: 

• Day-to-day oversight of the entire project with a focus on ensuring quality and consistency in all workplan deliverables. 

• Primary point of contact with USAID COR for all strategic and other project issues with financial/management implications for the project 

• Supervision of project