Oct 2, 2018
Job Type: Fixed Term Level: Technical Hours: 40 Benefits: National Job Purpose
To work with the country office team and GF Senior Project Manager to effectively manage project activities and resources, provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at national and sub-national level.
Key Working Relationships
The Zonal Project manager would be working with the state team and stakeholders in their zones, especially the State Ministries of Health and LGA Departments of Health/PHC, manage the rollout and implementation of the malaria and iCCM activities in seven project states.
S/he would report to the Senior Project Manager.
Scope of Work
The Zonal Project Manager (ZPM) would support the programme activities at zonal and state levels, being in charge of a cluster of states to ensure timely project delivery of the programme to achieve given targets and objectives.
Key accountabilities Project management (60%):
Work with the programme team and other relevant personnel in the country office to lead activities for smooth project start up and planning in line with the GF Malaria Project Implementation Plan
Work with the relevant personnel to prepare all necessary project start up and planning tools on time
To build and performance manage an effective and technically unsurpassed GF project team in the states with their zone
Work directly with the SPM and be responsible for coordinating overall project implementation in the states within the zone and see that activities are carried out on time and within budget
Liaise regularly with the SPM to provide timely and comprehensive updates and reports as required
Liaise with other PRs, SRs and partners relevant for successful GF malaria implementation in the state
Work with the project team to develop and implement annual work plans
Work closely with the SPM to prepare the programme monitoring and evaluation plan in conjunction with the Project M&E Manager. Work with the project team to implement it
Work with the country finance team and project finance associate to prepare and track progress of project and activity budgets
Be responsible for zonal project budget management and reporting
Be responsible for preparing project Progress Update and Disbursement Request (PUDR) which is submitted to the Principal Recipient (PR) quarterly, including narrative reports on a timely basis
Work with the project Finance Associate and SPM to prepare quarterly financial reports
Work with the relevant country personnel and the SPM to prepare an exit strategy and to implement it, to see to the smooth end of the programme
Coordinate with other donors and implementers to ensure complementarity of implementation of the GF malaria project in project states by leveraging resources and harmonizing efforts where possible
Work with the Country Communication Manager, the Country Technical Coordinator, SPM, programme PRs and SR for social mobilization to see that a programme communications strategy is developed and implemented
Coordinate the documentation of GF supported activities in form of activity-specific reports and ensure proper archiving of such for easy access and reference
Contribute to quarterly preparations for PR-SR coordination meetings in form of progress updates and power point presentations
Be responsible for quarterly lessons identification and learning documentation and dissemination
Be responsible for building functional partner relationships among the project’s stakeholders
Oversee project partners inputs and subcontractors’ activities to deliver harmonized, aligned and effective outputs
Manage risks to Malaria Consortium including financial, reputation and security in a challenging environment
Work with the project M&E Officer and Country M&E Specialist to ensure that high quality project data is collected, analysed and disseminated to relevant stakeholders at all levels and reported to PI.
Technical contributions (10%):
Work with the project teams, SPM and the Country Technical Coordinator to determine technical support needs to implement the project effectively and with high quality.
Liaise with the Country Technical Coordinator to obtain regional or global technical support
Contribute to the development and production of dissemination documents to allow wider sharing of Malaria Consortium’s experiences, lessons and successes.
Technical performance management and quality assurance (20%):
Take the lead in monitoring and evaluating project performance
Keep abreast with evidence and best practices that are related to the project.
Representation (10%)
Work with the Country Director, Country Technical Coordinator and SPM to participate in national level meetings and workshops to represent Malaria Consortium at programmatic and coordination events
Liaise regularly with CRS’s focal persons on respective project activities and the GF PMU through the SPM keeping the relevant Country Team in loop of communication
Work with the Country Director, Country Technical Coordinator and SPM to keep key national stakeholders abreast with the project
To exert influence and to advocate for Malaria Consortium’s key technical positions and promote best practice in malaria and iCCM interventions
Qualifications and experience Essential:
Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or another relevant specialty is a minimum requirement
Extensive experience of working at national or state level in developing countries
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills
Experience managing project budgets
Proven leadership skills and team leading
Experience in advocacy and policy influencing
Excellent written and spoken English
Desirable:
Experience on GF-supported project
Advance knowledge of Microsoft office
Work-based skills and competencies:
Work-based skills and competencies Essential:
Proof of strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
Excellent report writing and presentation skills are also needed
Understanding of public health issues in West and Central Africa
Core competencies Delivering results (Level C – Supports others to achieve results):
Displays a positive and enthusiastic approach and is not deterred by setbacks, finding alternative ways to reach goals or targets
Supports others to plan and deliver results
Supports others to manage and cope with setbacks.
Analysis and use of information (Level C- Works confidently with complex data to support work):
Interprets complex written information
Works confidently with data before making decisions, for example; interpreting trends, issues and risks
Acquainted with the validity, relevance and limitations of different sources of evidence
Interpersonal and communications (Level C – Adapts communications effectively):
Tailors communication (content, style and medium) to diverse audiences
Communicates equally effectively at all organisational levels
Understands others’ underlying needs, concerns and motivations and communicates effectively in sensitive situations
Resolves intra-team and inter-team conflicts effectively.
Collaboration and partnering (Level C – Builds strong networks internally and participates actively in external networks and think tanks):
Builds strong networks internally
Participates actively in external networks and/or think tanks
Engages with relevant experts to gather and evaluate evidence
Shares and implements good practice with internal and external peers
Leading and motivating people (Level C – Effectively leads and motivates others or direct reports):
Gives regular, timely and appropriate feedback
Acknowledges good performance and deals with issues concerning poor performance
Carries out staff assessment and development activities conscientiously and effectively
Develops the skills and competences of others through the development and application of skills
Coaches and supports team members when they have difficulties.
Flexibility/ adaptability (Level C – Supports others to cope with pressure):
Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems and supports others to do the same
Adapts team approach, goals, and methods to achieve solutions and results in dynamic situations
Sets realistic deadlines and goals for self or team.
Living the values (Level C – Supports others to live Malaria Consortium’s values):
Demonstrates personal integrity by using role position responsibly and fairly
Cultivates an open culture within the wider team, promoting accountability, responsibility and respect for individual differences.
Strategic planning and thinking and sector awareness (Level B – Is aware of others’ activities and vice versa in planning activities):
Takes account of team members and others’ workloads when planning
Maintains awareness of impact on other parts of the organisation, keeping abreast of other’s activities, objectives, commitments and needs
Has a good understanding of the sector in which Malaria Consortium works.
Salary NGN 5,386,500
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