Overview
The Program Manager works in collaboration with the Senior Portfolio Manager and Program Finance to support and administer programming Tanzania and provides overall management of the portfolio including planning, implementation and review of the strategic programming plans.
The program Manager promotes partnership, learning and adoptive management withing the portfolio, connects with the project senior management team(SMT) and mediates access to resources available to create a conducive and responsive environments to achieve optimal results in a cost efficient manner
The Program Manager) is accountable for the identification and determination of overall priorities for the assigned program area. Informs the build-out, development and implementation of solutions that address programmatic needs.
This position owns, builds and fosters relationships with the Tanzania country office, US based management and leadership teams, the Hub Director, donors and subrecipients to drive work activities in alignment with broader strategies and through the application of strong project management methodology, practices and tools..
Reporting to: Senior Portfolio Manager, GPTE
Dotted Line Manager: Country Director, Jhpiego Tanzania
Location: Dar es Salaam
This position will be closed on September 5. 2024
Responsibilities
Leads & Proposals
- Provides specialized advice and support pertinent to generation of leads for New Program Development (NPD) opportunities in Tanzania
- If required, serves as the Program Lead for new proposal development of high complexity (e.g., high value, multiple partnerships) within the assigned Portfolio area and other Countries as needed including providing budget inputs, conducting budget reviews and developing management plans
- Mentors junior staff to the Program Lead role for new proposals
- Supports Country Directorand other stakeholders within Country Office or global projects on leads development i.e. meetings with donors, initiating relationships between Country Director and NPD liaisons. Support NPD Country plans, drafting concept notes
- Fosters country relationships and customer service with country teams to identify and support needs
Start-Up Activities
- Develops and oversees start-up plan for new projects in Tanzania
- Leads project management trainings and in-country start-up workshops for Country or Global Project teams
- Partners with country/project senior management team(s) / Sr. Portfolio Manager to adapt, improve and implement programs / processes / policies / procedures to meet shifting priorities and needs in assigned program
- Acts as a partner and provides specialized support to Country Office in the development of high-quality workplans and project charters in alignment with program strategy and scope
- Partner with members of the multi-disciplinary Project Team to establish working parameters and guidelines
- Initiates start-up activities and after-action reviews
- Analyzes the feasibility and potential impact of new initiatives, process improvements, solutions; provides recommended course of action
Implementation & Control Activities
- Provides highly specialized guidance, support, reporting, and advisory services to members of management and leadership team(s), organizational leaders
- Determines the requirements for work assigned program area and leads planning efforts in alignment with project management, industry best practices in assigned area for assigned program area
- Supports the development / delivery of presentations / communications to management / leadership or broader audience
- Acts as the main point of contact for resolution of escalated issues or sensitive, confidential matters with moderate risk and impact to the program and escalates high to severe risks to Sr. Portfolio Manager
- Interprets and advises Project teams on the effective application of project management practices and methodologies, ensuring compliance with Jhpiego’s internal Project Management curricula requirements (PM@Jhpiego)
Relationship Management
- Provides service-oriented support to country/project teams based on their needs and requests; modifies and adapts processes/procedures to meet shifting needs and priorities
- Provides feedback with team and partners on program quality and deliverables.
- Partners with internal stakeholders to establish and/or enhance working parameters/guidelines/processes
- Builds collaborative networks with external stakeholders (including partners and donors) that deepen the shared perspective on program approaches through understanding and consideration of operational factors, including broader strategies
Close-Out Activities
- Ensures that close out process conducted successfully according to internal processes and donor guidelines
- Conducts After Action Reviews for closed out projects
- Ensures quality final report is delivered
Supervision
- Supervises Project and Program Officers in Tanzania
- Manages employees in compliance with all HR policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct
- Shares knowledge, information, skills and subject matter expertise among the team and ensures the timely communication of issues while encouraging good working relationships with other functions / teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public health or project management. Master’s degree in the related field is preferred.
- 7 -8 years’ experience managing health or HIV/AIDS programs. Hands-on project management experience
- At least 5 years’ experience managing donor-funded health programs in Tanzania with working knowledge of USAID.
- Experience supervising five or more senior project staff leading regions/ supervision experience
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams, and demonstrating commitment to teamwork, learning and growth, and motivating colleagues.
- Results-oriented and adept at data use for decision-making.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for different audience in Kiswahili and English.
- Demonstrated self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability).
- Competency using MS Office Suite (email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% time.
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.
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