The Project Lead, based in Guyana, reports hierarchically to the Head of the Pharmacy and Population Health Unit within the Health Department at the headquarters of EF in Paris. He/she works in functional collaboration with a Project Officer, a Project Assistant, and an Administrative and Financial Project Officer based at headquarters.

He/she will have direct managerial supervision over the members of the project team in the field (composed of a national Deputy Project Lead).

The Project Lead works in close coordination with national authorities (Ministry of Health, health institutions, etc.) as well as with the Delegation of the European Union to Guyana, Suriname and CARICOM, based in Georgetown. He/she ensures the representation of the Project implemented by Expertise France in Guyana and is in charge of the definition of strategic and operational priorities. He/she will have the responsibility working closely with the Deputy Project Lead and relevant counterparts in Expertise France’s Headquarters to ensure proper establishment of the unique Expertise France’s project in Guyana.

The position is based in Georgetown, with possible travel within the country.

The responsibilities of the Project Lead cover the following aspects:

Institutional and partnership relations, governance

• Represent the EU-funded project and Expertise France. Maintain regular dialogue with national and regional authorities, the EU Delegation, and French authorities in Georgetown.
• Facilitate the establishment of Expertise France’s operations in Guyana, in coordination with the Deputy Project Lead, local authorities and HQ.
• Ensure adequate project governance by organizing and leading coordination bodies (steering committees, technical meetings) and ensuring transparent activity monitoring.
• Coordinate relations with stakeholders in the health sector and fosters synergies with other local and regional initiatives.
• Build and maintains a network of partners and experts (national, regional, international) and ensures effective information sharing with headquarters.

Operational and strategic project management, monitoring and development

• Define the strategic and operational directions of the project, in consultation with stakeholders and in line with the contractual framework.
• Maintain technical and strategic dialogue with health authorities and project partners/beneficiaries in Guyana, ensuring operational translation of national health ambitions.
• Conduct strategic monitoring, identifies potential partners and development opportunities related to the project, and prepares concept notes when required.
• Engage closely with the European health and education ecosystems (universities, hospitals, ministries, research institutes, etc.) to identify efficient cooperation options.
• Oversee, with the support of the Deputy Project Lead, the implementation of project-related activities and missions (headquarters missions, expert missions, etc.) as well as internal management exercises (semi-annual and annual reviews, etc.).
• Coordinate with institutional partners and ensures the quality of all deliverables.

Administrative and financial Management

In close collaboration with the National Deputy Project Lead and the support functions based at headquarters:

• Ensure coherence between operational and financial planning, consolidates budget monitoring, and prepares internal and external (donor) reports.
• Monitor expenditures, commitments, and forecasts, ensuring tools and reporting schedules are up to date.
• Supervise activities of the Deputy Project Lead on administrative, financial and legal activities.
• Guarantee compliance with Expertise France procedures (procurement, grants, eligibility, reporting) with the support of the Deputy Project Lead and HQ.
• Oversee the preparation of technical and financial reports and implements the communication and visibility plan.

Team management, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Security

• Recruit, supervise, and support the project team and technical experts, ensuring clear work planning and coordination.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation (M&E), including tracking of indicators and integration of gender and cross-cutting priorities.
• Work with headquarters and the Security Focal Point to ensure compliance with security procedures and contribute to the safety of staff, assets, and operations.