FHI360/Rwanda Country Office – ROADS/Rwanda Project Manager Job Vacancy

JOB
SUMMARY:

As member of the
ROADS (Regional Outreach Addressing AIDS through Development) Project team
within the FHI360/Rwanda Country Office and under the supervision of the
Associate Director, ROADS Francophone Countries, the incumbent will be
responsible for managing the Rwanda component of a regional community-based
public health program for prevention, care and impact mitigation pertaining to
HIV and AIDS, family planning (FP) reproductive health (RH), maternal and child
health (MCH), malaria, etc..

KEYS RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the day-to-day operations
of the FHI 360/ROADS II Project in Rwanda, including general financial
oversight and programmatic monitoring under the direction of the
Association Director, ROADS/Francophone Countries.
Help ensure that ROADS II
programming in Rwanda complies with priorities and systems of Government
of Rwanda, USAID, FHI 360/global rules and regulations, and FHI360 Country
Office frameworks, and that systems are in place so that each implementing
agency fully complies with programming, implementation, reporting and
evaluation procedures.
Provide ongoing
programming/technical support and guidance to build the capacity of ROADS
II local implementing agencies in the implementation of community health
activities.
Conduct appropriate monitoring of
subprojects to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
Participate in resource
development efforts to identify Resource Development opportunities and
participate in proposal development, if necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

CONTRIBUTIONS

Contribute to the
Division’s annual strategic planning, work planning and budgeting processes, as
well as support for district coordination, planning and monitoring activities,
etc.

Act as liaison with relevant
private and public organizations, the National AIDS Control Program and
other government agencies, USAID, and other partners regarding Rwanda ROADS
Project activities.
Oversee the design of subproject
activities (including the participation in preparation of budgets,
implementation schedules, and evaluation criteria).
Ensure the identification of
appropriate consultants and staff to provide necessary technical and
management assistance for the programs.
Manage Country Office staff and
supervises them.
Ensure that programming
activities are aligned with National, Districts, and USAID keys
priorities.
Provide leadership and team
building at the project level.

EXPERTISE
AND COMPLEXITY:

Knowledge of and experience with
the design, management and implementation of public health programs
including HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, mitigation efforts for
people living with HIV and orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC),
MCH, FP, and community development.
Sensitivity to cultural
differences and understanding of the socio-economic and political
situation in Rwanda and the ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
Proven facility to coordinate
program activities and manage projects of non-profit / non-governmental
organizations.
Familiarity with GOR and
donor-funded programs and their communications styles.
Ability to organize systems to
monitor administrative as well as project results.
Capacity to perform independently
with initiative to manage high volume work flow while also working well
with others, to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff,
subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
Verbal, written, organizational
and analytical skills.
Relevant language skills: English
fluency required, and French proficiency preferred.

Relevant computer software
skills.

TYPE
AND NATURE OF CONTACTS:

Represent FHI360 to external
organizations at professional meetings and conferences as assigned.
Maintain constructive dialogue and
technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff of
implementing partners.
Frequent interaction with other
FHI360 staff in Rwanda and at FHI360’s regional office (Nairobi) to
resolve problem situations with tact.
Routine coordination with FHI360
employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.
Develop and maintain compatibility
among FHI360/Rwanda staff, subcontractors, consultants, government
representatives, local health and research professionals, and recipients
of assistance.

SUPERVISORY
AND BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

May supervise four or more staff
members.
Will play a lead role in financial
management of a budget of approximately US$ 3 million per year, including
over a dozen sub-grants to local organizations.

WORKING
CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Usual office work; Ability to
travel domestically and/or occasionally internationally for conferences
and workshops.

MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:

Capable of performing the
responsibilities of a Senior Technical Officer, Grade 7 and Senior Program
Officer, Grade 7.
Education/Experience:

BS/BA in public health or related
field, and 5 – 7 years relevant experience (development programs and field
work) with senior level project/program management experience
or MS/MA in public health or
related field, and 3 – 5 years relevant experience (development programs
and field work) with senior level project/program management experience.

Experience and qualifications must
reflect knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, including written
and speaking English fluency (and French proficiency is also desired).

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO:

Submit his/her
application no later than 12:30pm on Monday, 9 January 2012: