Manager, Programs and Partnerships (Gestor de Parcerias e Projectos) (m/f)

Description

• Dimagi i s seeking a Manager, Programs and Partnerships (MPP), to represent Dimagi in Mozambique as we work with our partners to implement digital services projects in Mozambique. This position will be a part of the Competitive Consortia Practice within the Solutions division at Dimagi. Dimagi has partnerships with international non-governmental organizations to implement national scale digital health systems in Mozambique
• We work on a broad range of international development issues, including strengthening community health programs, electronic medical records, care coordination, agricultural extension programs, and remote data collection. The work we do currently involves the design, development, and large scale deployment of mobile applications and dashboards for health programs and intense collaboration and coordination with our partners to ensure the broader success of our programs. The MPP will also collaborate closely with Dimagi teams in South Africa, Senegal, and the USA
• We are highly collaborative with partner organizations, and strong advocates for open-source. At Dimagi, you will have the opportunity to grow your skillset as well as make a real impact across the world and interact with a broad range of stakeholders, from government officials and international funders to NGOs, to private sector partners, and field users of our technology
• The ideal candidate has strong relationship management skills, an understanding of the health sector in Mozambique, and is comfortable working independently. It is estimated that this person will spend the significant majority of their time on project work and partnerships, while also additionally engaging i n business development activities
• Employer: Africa HR Solutions (providing services to Dimagi)
• Location of Assignment: Maputo, Mozambique
• Language(s) Required: English and Portuguese
• Duration of Contract: 24 months

Duties

• Represent Dimagi on-the-ground as the lead in-person coordinator of Mozambique-based digital services projects
• Collaborate with our Mozambique-based partners, our South Africa-based implementation team, and an international team of software developers
• Coordinate business development efforts to expand Dimagi’s portfolio in Mozambique
• Gather requirements for the ongoing refinement, evolution, and expansion of CommCare applications and associated digital systems more broadly
• Manage expectations of a wide range of project stakeholders in terms of system features, capabilities, service standards, and SLAs
• Coordinate with partners and vendors both within and outside of Mozambique to ensure an end-to-end solution
• Manage projects with an eye to the big picture as it relates to long term sustainability, strategic value, and impact of the overall intervention
• Prepare and maintain project plans outlining the activities, necessary steps, risks, and dependencies of given work streams as the project progresses and report updates on a bi-weekly basis
• Lead meetings to review project progress, mitigate risks, coordinate tasks, and ensure quality implementation
• Work alongside technical leads in strengthening applications, visiting implementation sites, and building partner capacity
• Travel to attend meetings with government officials and project leaders, as needed. Travel will be primarily within Mozambique
• Other responsibilities, as required, to ensure the success of our programs and partnerships in Mozambique

Requisites

• 5+ years of relevant work experience, including 2+ years of project management experience (accountability for end-to-end project delivery i n multi-year, donor-funded projects with many stakeholders)
• Experience working with the Government of Mozambique
• Excellent verbal communication skills, both listening and speaking. Strong written communication skills. Ability to represent Dimagi in meetings at various levels
• Excellent partnership management experience. Experience of having managed expectations i n a multi-stakeholder environment
• Able to work with a variety of partners and constituents and to drive strategic conversations with a range of stakeholders at all levels of the health system including the public health system
• Planning and organizational skills that result in successful implementation and follow through on project-based work
• Demonstrated initiative and comfort with unstructured problems in a diverse environment. Solution-oriented problem solver with good analytical capability
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple project tracks and workstreams
• Adaptability and interest in wearing many different hats Client-oriented
• Willing to travel at short notice for meetings, project work, etc.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, technology, public health, public administration, or other relevant fields
• Professional proficiency (verbal and written) in English and Portuguese
• Authorized to work in Mozambique
• Nice to haves:
• Experience working on technology projects or products
• Experience working in an international team across multiple geographies
• Experience and interest in the public sector and government programs in Mozambique
• Experience working i n the health sector
• Experience in business development in the aid sector

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted
• This a full time consultancy for a duration of 24 months with a focus on project service delivery
• It is expected that you will collaborate remotely with the staff in our South Africa, Senegal, and USA offices
• Compensation: Compensation will be competitive with local rates. The consultant will be reimbursed for any travel or business-related expenses
• If interested, please submit your application and include your CV and cover letter in English