Job Description
Role:
The Country Director (CD) will strategically lead the development and implementation of the mothers2mothers program in Malawi. The CD will manage a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality
programming and organizational success, drawing on resources in the headquarters departments of finance, human resources, communications, development, programs, and strategic information and technical support. The position is based in Lilongwe, reporting to Senior Operations Manager at m2m’s headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa.
Key Performance Areas:
• Represent mothers2mothers at the national level, liaise and develop relationships with m2m partners, government officials (NDoH) and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of the program and m2m’s active involvement in key national processes
• Liaise closely with in-country donors (and lead the generation of new opportunities and proposals for new country-level funding with support from Development;
• Ensure compliance of country program with major donors rules and regulation incl. submission of work plans, reports etc.
• Provide cross-cutting programmatic and strategic support to other m2m country programs as requested i.e. task teams
• Guide the implementation and strategic planning of m2m Malawi, in line with m2m’s organizational strategic plan;
• Liaise closely with Senior Operations Manager and m2m HQ departments to leverage technical support for Malawi country team members and coordinate support for program delivery;
• Lead ongoing expansion of current m2m programming and the continuous quality improvement of existing program services;
• Ensure the effective use of financial resources, including the utilization of budget tracking, expenditure analysis and forecasting;
• Ensure the timely submission of high quality donor reports, record-keeping and compliance to relevant donor requirements;
• Facilitate the employment, development and performance management of in-country staff with help of the national leadership team
• Build the capacity of the country team to successfully manage the program cycle, including components of design, implementation and evaluation
Key Competencies and Qualifications:
• Masters degree in the health sciences, international development, management or a related field;
• Minimum of 7 years significant experience in public health management;
• Programming experience and technical competence in HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, and/or SRH;
• At least 3 years in a management position, supervising senior staff, in an international or intercultural environment
• Prior experience working with donors and funding mechanisms is desirable including USAID, PEPFAR, Global Fund, UN agencies and private foundations.
• Familiarity with the donor and national leadership context, systems and processes in Malawi;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to conduct relationships with senior level managers, government officials and public health staff;
• Willingness to travel within Malawi to support country teams and Regional offices
• Fluency in English essential; fluency in local language an advantage;
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office Suite);
• Demonstrated excellent writing ability and strong financial management skills;
• Possession of own car and valid driver’s license
• Determination, resourcefulness, and ability to think analytically;
• Enthusiasm to work on behalf of m2m’s mother and infant clients
Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae to the Recruitment Specialist, mothers2mothers via email to cdm@m2m.org by 26 May 2012