Project manager (Internal/External)

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision from the Program Director, the project manager will contribute to the organizational the project planning, coordination, and implementation of the plan. S/he is responsible for the overall results, reporting and management of the project. As a member of the program Team, the position holder provides leadership, guidance, technical support, and capacity building to the Project teams, while ensuring adherence to all MSI standard policies and best practices.  The Project Manager (PM) develops and implements strategies and work plans related to the project entitled “Improving Access to Reproductive Health and Rights Information and Services” to ensure that the overall goals and objectives of the project are met. The PM is responsible for planning and managing the implementation and execution of activities under the project following the agreement entered with the donor and Ministry of Health as well as regional health bureaus.

The position holder mainly looks after the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) funded project results, budget, reports, and field work. In addition to this project as required others funded by the internal fund and other donors project related works will be the responsibility of the position holder.

DUTIES/TASKS

Field Implementation and Strategy

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of the BMGF projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation to the project
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress as per the project agreement and deliverables
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Adapt and implement MSI Success Models
• Document and share best practices
• Ensure donor compliance for all projects, with support of Senior Grant Manager
• Manage monthly and quarterly burn rates and field budget allocation with support of the program manager and Grant and Finance teams.
• Government relations; including representation at meetings, ensuring compliance of programmatic activities, biannual and annual programmatic reports and evaluations to government bodies and preparing project agreements.
• Collaboration with finance, procurement, HR and commercial services to ensure seamless implementation of MSIE activities.

Team Management and Development

• Coach and mentor field level project team members;
• Ensure team working and knowledge sharing are facilitated;
• Ensures all team members are developed, motivated and engaged so as to continuously improve work performances; and