Save the Children

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Project Manager - Global Fund

Views: 21402|Published on: Mar 19, 2015|

NGO / INGO / Social work

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: Not Required|

Role Purpose
The Project Manager will oversee management operations of the Global Fund programme implemented by NCASC Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of NCASC and Deputy Chief of Party - Save the Children and in close coordination with focal persons at NCASC. In specific, the Project Manager will be responsible for the day to day implementation of Global Fund Programme in close liaison with Save the Children and Nepal Government staff. S/he is responsible for ensuring about all information related to operational, administrative, finance and logistical issues of the Global Fund project are available as required. The position holder is responsible to provide quality policy and managerial advice to NCASC for optimal program implementation along with ensuring accurate and timely reporting to Save the Children, with the support from relevant government and project staff at NCASC.

Term and Location: Fixed term position till July 2015 with further possibility of extension based at National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC), Kathmandu

Required Qualification and Experience: Master’s degree in Public Health (Preferred) or related Social Science with minimum of 5 years of experience in managing Public Health programmes at the national level including minimum of 3 years of experience in HIV programme management at national level; Proven working experience with government in national level health programme/project and multi-/bi-lateral agencies or international organisations along with experience 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

Key Areas of Accountability

Human Resource Management:

Supervise Global Fund Project Management Unit staff, working closely with NCASC Deputy Director and Focal Persons.
Set tasks and deadlines for PMU staff and oversee their performance.
Oversee, energise and motivate the team and ensure staff capacity building in their area of work.
Determine workflow priorities, assume responsibility for delivery and the development, provide coaching, mentoring and guidance of staff being supervised.

Programme Implementation

Oversee the implementation of Global Fund project to ensure timely completion of all Global Fund supported activities implemented by NCASC (including FHD and NPHL) with quality results.
Ensure the project funds are timely disbursed to the Service Delivery Points (SDPs) in accordance with the project document and project work plans/budget.
Ensure, in close collaboration with Finance Team, the financial management of the budgets, monitoring the grant absorption rate, monthly tracking and review of expenditures etc.
Ensure, in close collaboration with SI team, correct and complete reports are received from all SDPs and compiled reports are submitted to the Save the Children.
Ensure, in close collaboration with PSM team, all supplies are received in time, delivered to all SDPs as per the need and ‘No stock out’ is reported from all SDPs.
Provide regular update (programmatic and financial) to the NCASC Director through deputy Director and DCOP Save the Children.
Provide technical support to PMU staff in implementation of Global Fund activities.
Ensure the project funds are timely disbursed to the SDPs accordance with the project document and project work plans/budget

Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

Make sure that monitoring and evaluation activities are implemented on time in accordance with the approved M&E plan.
Review field visit reports to ensure recommendations of last field visit reports are addressed in the next field visit.
Conduct frequent monitoring field visits to ensure timely and quality implementation of projects vis-à-vis approved work plans, with the involvement of the relevant program colleagues.
Liaise regularly with Save the Children MEAL programme, concerned government authorities to ensure accountability in NCASC implemented programme.

System Support and Partnership

Co-ordinate and collaborate with relevant centres and divisions in coordination with Planning Chief of NCASC with Ministry of Health and Population and Department of Health Services for integrated HIV response at all levels.
Work closely with HIV EDPs and multi- and bi- lateral partners and INGOs for possible support for system strengthening ensuring the quality service delivery.
Ensure a learning culture among PMU team and other staff of NCASC for evidence-informed practice.
Any other duties or assignments as requested by the Deputy Director of NCASC and DCOP Save the Children

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience in coordination and liaison with different partner agencies.
Ability to work in multi-cultural environment.
Ability to work under pressure.
Willingness to travel clinics and hospitals throughout the country
Ability to analyse and interpret data and write reports.
Thorough understanding of HIV programme in developing countries.
Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
Good communication and negotiation skills.
Prepared to spend time in the field with district health offices and other partners.
Excellent computer skills (MS Office and statistical software).
Understanding of logistics management, financial management and budgeting of development programme desirable.
Excellent language proficiency in English and Nepali.

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About the organization

Save the Children

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Airport Gate, Shambhu Marga, Sinamangal, Kathmandu

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners from civil societies and government, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We reach approximately two million population and invest over 30 million US dollars annually to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in Health and Nutrition, Education, Child Rights and Governance and Child Protection, Child Poverty, HIV & AIDS, and Humanitarian.

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