Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Under the leadership of the CPRC Project Director, the Program Manager will oversee the implementation of the CPRC Global Vax interventions. She/he will supervise project officers of the Global Vax initiative and oversee the Global Vax field office operations, will work closely with regional and district counterparts to set priorities and will ensure successful implementation of the work plan and achievement of the project’s targets and goals within the available budget. Additionally, she/he will support the development of deliverables and reports for the project and ensure timely, quality submissions, including ensuring that USAID requirements for Global Vax reporting are met. She/he will coordinate with the R/CHMTs to tailor assistance to district needs and to engage other sectors at the regional/district levels. She/he will work with CPRC leadership to provide management support and guidance to sub-partners/civil society organizations (CSOs) and contractors to ensure timely attainment of results against project targets. The Project Manager will ensure compliance with USAID and Americares guidelines and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Project Management
• Oversee the design, management, implementation and reporting of CPRC Global Vax activities in Shinyanga and Mwanza regions
• Supervise and support the project officers in the management project activities, including coordination with regional/district leadership and leadership of the CSO relationships
• Oversee the quality of project implementation in the regions through supervision, coaching and mentoring on CPRC Global Vax project, including at district, facility and community levels.
• Monitor budget performance and collaborate with the Finance Officer to monitor variances and develop a corrective action plan as needed.
• Provide oversight of CSO sub-grantees and other contractors ensuring quality, timely attainment of their results against project targets
• Provide supervisory leadership and management of project officers to develop personal performance plans, approve timesheets, annual leave and other related supervisory activities
• Liaise with the Grants Officer on CSO agreements they expend funds effectively and responsibly and the expected results are realized
• Planning, Implementation and Coordination:
• Lead the planning and implementation of CPRC Global Vax activities at regional level with local stakeholders in Shinyanga and Mwanza
• Liaise with regional and district local authorities in ensuring that the CPRC Global Vax Project -supported activities contribute to the national goals and local plans for the acceleration of COVID 19 vaccination uptake.
• Collaborate with the CPRC Technical Lead in Social Behavior Change and Community Engagement in terms of planning strategies for community engagement, monitoring effectiveness, and adapting them, as needed.
• Work with R/CHMTs in developing and revising “macro/micro plans” to integrate community-based approaches and support forecasts of their vaccines and supplies needs on time.
• Ensure timely execution of CPRC Global Vax regional and council work plans and achievement of the project’s targets within the allocated budget.
• Maintain close relationships with the RMOs, DMOs, CHMTs, Regional/District Immunization and Vaccination Officers, Regional/ District Community Based – – Health Promotion Coordinator and other NGOs implementing COVID-19 vaccination work in Mwanza and Shinyanga regions.
• Coordinate with other CPRC technical leads in conducting capacity building activities at all levels to realize project results
• Participate in capacity building activities including trainings, coaching and supervision at regional, district, facility and community levels
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:
• Ensure quality and timely data collection and submission of project data reports, ensuring compliance with all USAID Global Vax and other project reporting requirements
• Collaborate with the M&E Specialist in ensuring sound data collection systems and effective coordination with regional M&E officers
• Ensure trip reports, monthly reports, quarterly narrative, expenditure and finance reports, and other reports of the regions are prepared and submitted in timely manner
• Identify and document success stories and best practices
• Represent Americares in various activities at the regional levels as assigned by the Project Director.
• Strengthen and facilitate collaboration and coordination with other Global Vax implementing partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in public health, management, social work, community development, sociology with minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree with more than 10 years similar experience;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management for multi-year international health sector development projects, with 3 or more years of direct line management experience;
• Unrestricted authorization to work in Tanzania.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least two weeks per month.
• Experience in monitoring & evaluation and/or strategic information an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience in implementing USAID-funded or other US government-funded programs, including meeting donor reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience working independently to manage high-volume workflow, being responsive to partners and donors, and troubleshooting issues
• Strong organizational skills, capacity to think strategically and attention to detail
• Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project partners, staff, sub-partners, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills; ability to develop partnerships across sectors and cultures
• Excellent English-language speaking and writing skills
• Proficiency in Office 365 including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Ability and willingness to take USAID-mandated courses within 30 days of employment
• Core americares responsibilities:
• Foster Americares values of collaborative, accountable, responsive, and effective.
• Coach, support and develop staff to increase individual and team effectiveness; and
• Develop and manage implementation of plans to increase team operating performance.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this https://americares.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1179?c=americares 

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