Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership and Management

• Provide overall leadership and management of the project, ensuring the achievement of project goals, objectives, and expected results.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of project work plans, ensuring alignment with project deliverables, donor requirements, and the overall program strategy.
• Ensure the integration of gender, social inclusion, and sustainability considerations into all aspects of project design and implementation.

Technical Oversight

• Ensure technical excellence and high standards in the implementation of project activities, providing guidance and expertise in RMNCAH and Health Systems Strengthening
• Coordinate the development and use of monitoring and evaluation systems to track and assess program progress and impact.

Donor and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the donor, fostering strong relationships and ensuring that the donor is informed of all major project developments.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, including government counterparts, local organizations, the private sector, and civil society, to support the success and sustainability of the project.
• Represent the project and organization in relevant forums, including donor meetings, conferences, and external communications.

Financial and Operational Oversight

• Oversee project budgeting and financial management, ensuring that project resources are used effectively and efficiently, and that all expenditures align with donor guidelines and organizational policies.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of financial reports, programmatic reports, and other deliverables as required by the donor.
• Lead efforts to ensure project compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Staff and Team Management

• Lead the recruitment and onboarding of key project personnel, ensuring that the team is equipped with the skills and expertise necessary for the successful execution of the project.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and capacity-building for project staff, ensuring strong team performance and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Deliverables

• Develop and submit annual work plans, budgets, and performance monitoring plans.
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality reports, including quarterly, semi-annual, and final reports, to the donor.
• Ensure the successful implementation of all project deliverables in line with the agreed timeline and budget.
• Oversee the development of case studies, best practices, and success stories for external communication and knowledge sharing.

Ensure the project leaves a sustainable impact and that lessons learned are institutionalized within the organization and partner institutions.