VACANCY NOTICE
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In Nepal and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the
opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for
children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and
future we share. Save the Children expects that anyone associated with it
abides by its Safeguarding and other Zero Tolerance Policies.
Position: Senior Program Manager – Malaria – (2200069M)
> Required No.(s): 1 (Nepalese Citizen Only)
> Contract
length: Fixed Term
> Location: Based in EDCD, Teku, Kathmandu
Under
the direct supervision of Sr. Director, Program Operations-Save the Children
and Director, EDCD, in close coordination with focal persons at EDCD, the
Project Manager will oversee management operations of the Global Fund program
implemented by EDCD. In specific, the Project Manager will be responsible for
the key areas of accountability listed below
Key
Responsibilities
> Manage the overall implementation of the Malaria
program in close liaison with Save the Children and Nepal government staff.
Special focus to be given to management of the Global Fund Supported
activities in helping the country reach the set elimination targets.
>
Ensure that all information related to operational, administrative, finance
and logistical issues of the Global Fund project are available as required.
>
Provide quality policy and managerial advice to EDCD for optimal program
implementation.
> Ensure accurate and timely reporting to Save the
Children, with the support from relevant government and project staff at EDCD.
Regularly report to and keep Save the Children up to date on project progress
and implementation issues.
> Liaise closely with government agencies
(e.g. DoHS, LMD, NPHL, VBDRTC, DHO/DPHOs) and other stakeholders to ensure
smooth collaboration and management of programs.
> Build strategic
partnerships and maintain effective communication with the key stakeholders
including the CCM, GFATM, Local Fund Agent (LFA), External Development
Partners (EDPs) and others.
> Foster and facilitate collaboration and
coordination among wider stakeholders to avoid duplication of Global Fund
resources on Malaria control program.
> Facilitate and coordinate with
relevant stakeholders at the national level including the Ministry of Health
and Population, as well as with district government entities and development
partners including EDPs, technical agencies and other implementing
partners.
> Manage the finances and related human resources associated
with Global Fund program implemented by EDCD.
> Prepare financial
estimates, coordinate budgets, maintain financial records and analyze/monitor
expenditure for both SCI and EDCD.
> Ensure a participatory work
planning process for the development of work plans for the program and prepare
PUDR ensuring that reporting meets Global Fund quality standards.
Qualifications
and experience
> Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences along with
Masters’ Degree in Public Health (PhD preferable)
> At least 7 years
of working experience in managing Public Health Programs
> Proven
experience of working with government in national level health
programme/project and multi-/bi-lateral agencies or international
organizations. Experience of working in a team for bigger grants such as GFATM
will be an asset.
> Understanding of the working procedures of the
Government as well as of external development partners (EDPs) will be
considered a huge advantage
> Experience in coordination and liaison
with different partner agencies
> Ability to work in multi-cultural
environment
> Ability to work under pressure
> Thorough
understanding of Malaria control program in developing countries
>
Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
> Good communication and
negotiation skills
> Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
>
Understanding of logistics management, financial management and budgeting of
development programs desirable
Application Deadline: Aug 25,
2022
HOW TO APPLY
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] to view original vacancy for more details and application procedure.
