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

Job Requirements

1. Qualification Requirements: 

   1. Education

 MBA/MSc/MPH/ in Business Management, Public Health or related disciplines

1. Experience

Above 6 years of relevant experience

1. Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

• Knowledge of various donors’ rules and regulations;

• Strong knowledge of SRH services; 

• Excellent commend of written and spoken English is essential;

• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;

• High level of interpersonal communication & negotiation skills;

• Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines;

• Understanding of the issues surrounding provision of reproductive health care services internationally understanding major policies/issues of large bilateral/multilateral donors;

• Leadership skills – demonstrated ability to build effective teams;

• Advanced analytical and organizational skills;

• Proven strategic planning skills;

• Inspirational and persuasive;

• Collaborative approach to team working;

• Strong personal commitment to the goals of MSI and to put it into practice;

• Required number: - One (01) 

• Duty Station: Addis Ababa 

• Type of Employment: contract for 1 year with possibility of extension

• Pro-Choice

How to Apply

We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to download and fill the job application form from THIS LINK and email to Humanresource@mariestopes.org.et before the closing date of this announcement on i.e. within Ten (10) consecutive days.

Please note that we ONLY consider those who filled in the application form and send us back.  We regret to inform that we do not accept CV at this stage.

Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email.

Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications.

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MSI ETHIOPIA REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FEMALE CANDIDATES TO APPLY!