Deputy Human-Centered Design (HCD) Project Director

Company: ProSidian Consulting, LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Deputy Human-Centered Design (HCD) Project Director

• Full-timeProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.ProSidian Seeks a Deputy Human-Centered Design (HCD) Project Director to support requirements of a Federal Agency contract which supports the development of global health products/technologies, service delivery models, and other approaches that can be efficiently and effectively scaled.This work generally includes a focus on products and interventions across Infectious Disease, Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Nutrition, HIV/AIDS, Population and Reproductive Health (PRH), Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD), Health Systems Strengthening (HSS), Malaria, and Tuberculosis (TB). The purpose is to provide Bureau and Missions access to Human-Centered Design (HCD) services as part of a broad range of tools and technical capabilities.The Deputy Human-Centered Design (HCD) Project Director is responsible for leading implementation of activities in line with the project's overall strategic direction and ensuring technical excellence and successful execution of the Statement of Work (SOW).The Deputy Human-Centered Design (HCD) Project Director will closely oversee all activities and ensure lessons learned are shared across activities and applied to improve performance. The Deputy Human-Centered Design (HCD) Project Director will work closely with the Activity Manager at USAID to identify and solve issues as they arise, as well as attend major briefings and manage the client relationship across all activities on a day-to-day basis.The Deputy Human-Centered Design (HCD) Project Director must possess the following qualifications:
  • Master's degree or higher in human-centered design, design, engineering, public health, business, behavioral studies, or other related field.
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated technical expertise in at least one or more of the following technical areas: application of new and relevant HCD techniques, investigative methods, generative methods, community participation, and private sector engagement.
  • At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in a management position in design.
  • Previous experience managing projects of a similar magnitude and complexity.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and manage field-based research studies.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.CORE COMPETENCIES
    • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
    • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
    • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform
    • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders at all levels
    • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
    • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects
    • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making processes
    • Organization - ability to manage projects and actions, and prioritize tasksOTHER REQUIREMENTS
      • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.
      • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges.
      • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature.
      • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure.
      • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow.BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTSAt ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, and more.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status.FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME'S TO CAREERS@PROSIDIAN.COM.
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