PMC Resident Representative Jobs in Rwanda

rtainment programming, serialized dramas on
radio and television, has promoted social and cultural change and has helped
500 million people in more than 50 countries. Audiences are simultaneously
entertained and inspired by carefully designed characters and storylines. PMC’s
successful motivation of large audiences (often national) on multiple issues
make the approach incredibly cost-effective.

• Oversee
  and supervise the effective implementation, management, and evaluation of
  PMC’s activities of the program in Rwanda to achieve results in an
  efficient and cost-effective manner.  The Resident Representative is
  responsible for hiring and supervising in-country staff and contract
  personnel. 
• Build
  and manage relations with donors, governments, international and local
  NGOs, and broadcast partners
• Develop
  annual work plans and budgets as required, and work with PMC HQ staff to
  plan program activities
• Direct,
  plan and coordinate the work of the program staff including supervision
  and evaluation, training and team building
• Provide
  financial management and monitor expenditures of country program,
  consistent with the policies and procedures of all donors and PMC
• Contribute
  to PMC organizational  learning by capturing and sharing reports on
  key activities, processes, and systems
• Ensure
  that PMC projects in Rwanda are technically sound, evidence-based, and
  responsive to the needs of Rwanda, its people, and project donors
• Develop
  and maintain strong working relationships with donors, relevant government
  Ministries and Agencies in Rwanda, as well as any other implementation
  partners to maximize resources and sustainability
• Draft
  reports to donors as required, and submit donor reports and monthly
  activity and financial reports to PMC HQ in a timely manner

• Collaborate
  and coordinate program activities with Ministry partners, television and
  radio representatives, and health agents
• Represent
  PMC in national and international meetings, conferences and presentations
  as needed
• Understand
  and be able to effectively communicate and present PMC’s unique behavior
  change communication strategy of entertainment-education via mass media
• Drive
  innovative ways (e.g., media extensions, use of social and other new
  media) to reach target audiences
• Facilitate
  meetings of the technical advisory committee during implementation of the
  project
• Represent
  PMC in professional circles through meetings, conferences and
  presentations in Rwanda

• Ensure
  the continuity and growth of programs and funding in Rwanda
• Fundraise
  for activities for PMC in Rwanda, working successfully with existing and
  new sources of funds, including corporate sources
• Cultivate
  and maintain strong strategic relationships and alliances with ministries,
  donors, implementing partners and other key stakeholders to advance PMC’s
  program and long term presence in Rwanda
• Provide
  analyses of in-country new program development opportunities to the
  relevant staff in the new program development at PMC headquarters

• Advanced
  degree (minimum Masters’) in public health, communications, social
  sciences, health administration, international health, or similar field; or
  extensive experience in the field that proves the candidate has gained the
  necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be able to perform the
  functions of the position proficiently
• 10+
  years of NGO project management experience, with minimum 2 years senior
  management experience in regional/national project managing an annual
  budget of at least USD 1 million and a staff of 10+ people
• Knowledge
  of health infrastructure in Rwanda highly preferred
• Demonstrable
  commitment to reproductive health and related social and health goals
• Experience
  in program design and development is highly desirable
• Experience
  in television/radio broadcasting, as well as Behavior Change Communication
  a plus
• Full
  professional proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda
• Experience
  in business development, including proposal writing and negotiating with
  multi and bi-lateral donors, host country government, private corporations
  and partner organizations
• Demonstrated
  skills including excellent verbal and written communication abilities,
  organizational leadership, strategic thinking,  and organizational
  team-building and capacity development
• Ability
  to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and
  intense pressure to perform.  Strong communication and management
  skills are essential.