Project Manager (Amhara , Debre birhan and Tigray, Shire)

Manage the overall program/project implementation progresses to ensure effective implementation of planned activities and budget utilization;

In close coordination with the M and E officer, develop the project PMP;

Ensure project progresses and success stories and properly documented and communicated;

Prepare quarterly budget request of the project and monitor the effective utilization of the project budget;

Ensure and follow up active participation of communities in program implementation, management and monitoring;

Identify and resolve constraints to project implementation in consultation with the project team;

Prepare and share project progress reports to the government counterpart and to the donor;

Participate in various meetings communicating the project performance to stakeholders;

Develop project concept note & participate in project proposal development

Coordinate and facilitate community and/or vulnerable groups needs and capabilities assessment and design relevant programs/projects

Develop objectives for program staff reporting to her/him and follow-up achievement of the objectives.

Conduct staff performance assessment and identify capacity development needs, and plan and implement appropriate capacity development activities.

Classify the major weaknesses and strengths of the SHG and provide solving opportunities of the problem collaborating with the Program department

Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor

Education:

Have at least University Degree in Project Managment, Public Health and related disciplines. Additional training and certification in project management and related fields would be an advantage.

Experience:

At least 10 years experience in national or international NGOs is required out of which 5 years in Project Management in the areas of health programs.

Extensive previous work experience in project design, planning, implementation, and coordination of Emergency Health projects in humanitarian setting

Has excellent MS Office application skills including MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-Power point, etc.

Has excellent experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS- Word, MS- Excel, MS-Access, MS-Power points etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web based management systems.

Proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages is desirable