Marie Stopes Vacancy

 

Marie Stopes International (MSI) is one of the largest international Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Family Planning (FP) organizations in the world. We are a results oriented social enterprise that develop efficient, effective and sustainable SRH/FP programmes around the world.

Position 1: Project manager (Internal/External)

DUTIES/TASKS

Field Implementation and Strategy

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of the BMGF projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation to the project
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress as per the project agreement and deliverables
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Adapt and implement MSI Success Models
• Document and share best practices
• Ensure donor compliance for all projects, with support of Senior Grant Manager
• Manage monthly and quarterly burn rates and field budget allocation with support of the program manager and Grant and Finance teams.
• Government relations; including representation at meetings, ensuring compliance of programmatic activities, biannual and annual programmatic reports and evaluations to government bodies and preparing project agreements.
• Collaboration with finance, procurement, HR and commercial services to ensure seamless implementation of MSIE activities.

Team Management and Development

• Coach and mentor field level project team members;
• Ensure team working and knowledge sharing are facilitated;
• Ensures all team members are developed, motivated and engaged so as to continuously improve work performances; and

1. Qualification Requirements: 
   1. Education

MBA/MSc/MPH/ in Business Management, Public Health or related disciplines

1. Experience

Above 6 years of relevant experience

1. Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

• Knowledge of various donors’ rules and regulations;
• Strong knowledge of SRH services;
• Excellent commend of written and spoken English is essential;
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• High level of interpersonal communication & negotiation skills;
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines;
• Understanding of the issues surrounding provision of reproductive health care services internationally understanding major policies/issues of large bilateral/multilateral donors;
• Leadership skills – demonstrated ability to build effective teams;
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills;
• Proven strategic planning skills;
• Inspirational and persuasive;
• Collaborative approach to team working;
• Strong personal commitment to the goals of MSI and to put it into practice;
• Required number: – One (01) 
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa 
• Type of Employment: contract for 1 year with possibility of extension
• Pro-Choice

APPLICATION From 

Position 2: Deputy Country Director: Partnership, Program & Business Development (Internal/External)

DUTIES/TASKS

Senior Management Team Contribution

•    With support from Country Director, contribute to planning and leading a regular MSIE Strategic Review and Planning process;

•    Contribute to the development of short- and long-range organisational objectives as well as assessing progress towards objectives and programmatic effectiveness;

•    Ensure that all policies, systems and standard operating procedures, donor compliances are followed in the process of program planning, procurement and implementation;

•    Develop realistic  plans  with all  departments  to minimise  risk  and maximise  effective response;

•    Proactively identify program implementation related risks, highlight these to the Senior Management Team  and  put in  place  risk mitigation  measures  for smooth  program implementation;

•    Participate actively in MSIE Project Working Groups and provide inputs for effective and harmonize project implementation process at all levels;

•    Ensures  close   institutional   relationship   is  maintained   and   strengthened   with  the government, donor organizations representatives, development partners and private sector stakeholders at all levels; and

•    Ensures the cross channel collaboration is cherished whereby all services  are delivered consistently.

Field Implementation and Strategy

•   The   Deputy  Country   Director   will  have   more than 3   director-level   reports; field operations, Outreach/Public-Sector Support, Donor  Projects,  partnership and external relation and Private  Sector Support. The Deputy Country Director will support these departments as they develop and revise strategies.

•   The Deputy Country Director will also have the Area Program Managers (based in the field) reports. The Deputy Country Director will support these managers to adapt strategies to their  context,  engage with  local  stakeholders and  deal  with on-the- ground obstacles and challenges;

•   Support collaboration with the UK-based support office including donor teams, channel leads to ensure open channels of communication.

•   Ensure the Country Director is informed about activities and challenges and proactively advise the country program on innovations and improvements; and

•   Coordinate the strategy with the implementation, including budget and other resources.

•   Conduct regular review of progress against targets

•   Identify opportunities for new program development and improving performance

•   Adapt and implement MSI Success Models

•   Document and share best practices

•   Ensure donor compliance for all projects, with support of Director of Donor Projects

•   Manage monthly and quarterly burn rates and field budget allocation with support of Donor Projects and Finance teams.

•   Partnership and Government relations;  including representation  at  meetings, ensuring  compliance  of programmatic  activities, biannual  and  annual programmatic  reports  and evaluations  to government bodies and preparing and signing project agreements.

•   Collaboration with finance, procurement, HR and commercial services to ensure seamless implementation of MSIE activities.

Team Management and Development

•   Coach and mentor high level team who reports to this position.

•   Ensure team working and knowledge sharing are facilitated.

•    Ensures all team members in the department are developed, motivated and engaged so as to continuously improve work performances; and

•    Ensure proper OGSMs  are  developed commensurate  with  the department’s  annual objectives and timely performance appraisals are conducted for the team members working in the department.

•   Resolve bottlenecks and ensure departments work together for a common goal.

a.  Education

• MBA/MSc/MPH/ in Business Management, Public Health or related disciplines

b.     Experience

• Minimum ten years of relevant experience
•   Strong project management experience
•   Proven record in partnership, external relation and donor engagement

 

B. Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

•   Knowledge of various donors’ rules and regulations;

•   Strong knowledge of SRH services;

•   Excellent commend of written and spoken English is essential;

•   Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;

•   High level of interpersonal communication & negotiation skills;

•   Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines;

•   Understanding of the issues surrounding provision of reproductive health care services   internationally   understanding    major    policies/issues    of   large bilateral/multilateral donors;

•   Strong working knowledge of business practices;

•   Leadership skills – demonstrated ability to build and lead effective teams;

•   Advanced analytical and organizational skills;

•   Proven strategic planning skills;

•   Inspirational and persuasive;

•   Collaborative approach to team working;

•   Strong personal commitment to the goals of MSI and to put it into practice;

• Required number: – One (01) 
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa 
• Type of Employment: Permanent

•   Pro-Choice

APPLICATION Form 

Deadline: August 29th 2024

How To Apply

• We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to download and fill the job application form from https://mariestopes.org.et/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2022/06/MSIE-Job-Application-Form.pdf and email to Humanresource@mariestopes.org.et before the closing date of this announcement on i.e. within Ten (10) consecutive days.
• Please note that we ONLY consider those who filled in the application form and send us back.  We regret to inform that we do not accept CV at this stage.
• Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email.
• Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications.
• CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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