Project Manager (m/f)

Duties

• Lead the project team and coordinate with the field implementation team, assuming full responsibility for the project’s overall success and outcome
• Develop a suitable dashboard with project data that is analyzed on a monthly basis
• Lead the development of quarterly donor reports with guidance and supervision from the Director of Program
• Measures project progress against the agreed log frame
• Develop feasible workplans for validation, tracking agreed timelines for tasks assigned to different team members
• Monitors project costs and provides explanations and justifications on the expenditure incurred
• Identifies problems in the implementation, anticipates risks and seeks guidance on how to mitigate and overcome problems
• Can assess through field visits if activities are being followed and can provide capacity building to field teams to improve quality implementation and supervision
• Manages and oversees compliance with the project’s Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
• Maintain an organized system for key project documents and reports
• Assist with project communication activities, including the development of blog posts and documentation of best practices/stories
• Supervise staff time records for staff working within the project
• Facilitate field visits from consultants, project consortium members and donors

Requisites

• Master qualification in relevant field (Public Health or Social Sciences)
• Undergraduate academic degree in a science-related discipline
• At least 7 years of work experience, of which 5 as a project manager of donor-funded projects
• Previous experience in managing USAID projects would be an advantage
• Relevant experience in staff, office and asset management
• Good communication skills verbal and in writing
• Demonstrated experience in project and administrative support activities
• Work experience with NGOs on SRH/FP projects is preferred
• Knowledge in administrative procedures of the government and NGOs
• Well organized, strong attention to detail, and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Good computer skills in common word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel)
• Familiar with MIS systems and processes (especially DHIS2)
• Excellent English and Portuguese language skills (interviews will be conducted in English)

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted