Local NGO

Deadline: 17. 05.2021

Introduction and Background

A Consortium of local NGOs seeks the services of key Programme management staff for an anticipated PEPFAR/USAID Zimbabwe supported DREAMS project. Developed by PEPFAR, DREAMS is an ambitious approach to programming for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) towards helping girls develop into Determined, Resilient, Empowered, Aids-free, Mentored and Safe women. In Zimbabwe, DREAMS Programming has been implemented since 2015. The anticipated project, Adolescent Girls Reaching their Dreams Activity, is targeting to advance DREAMS programming in Zimbabwe with the goal to reduce the number of new infections among adolescent girls and young women. The Activity is anticipated to run for a period of performance of five years starting in October 2021. This position is contingent upon USAID funding and approval.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will be supervised by and will support the COP in managing the day to-day work of the activity and in supervising and supporting its team of technical and administrative staff. The Program Manager will assist CoP in the management of the project, the monitoring, preparation, and timely presentation of reports that include financial reports and forecast, progress reports in relation to the annual work plan; changes in the workplan/timeline and / or modifications of the contract; among others. Manage the project budget within the approved levels. 

Competencies

At least 10 years demonstrated experience managing HIV/AIDS projects in a developing country setting;

Master’s degree in public administration, public health or other relevant degree related to activity’s outcomes;

Demonstrated capacity to provide management oversight to large (at least $8 million annually), complex programs;

Ability to organize and work with diverse teams to produce high quality project deliverables on time and according to budget; and

Demonstrated experience managing PEFPAR-funded projects.

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