• Set up and manage the Touch office in Lesotho for the M-Mama program
• Participate in decision-making and problem-solving with program leadership to develop and plan the M-Mama interventions on the ground and possibly in other countries.
• Contribute to strengthening Touch’s profile with major donors and implementing partners, including Government of Lesotho central authorities, international organizations and prospective funders.
• Own and manage relationships with program partners, including sub-contractors, vendors and other local and international partners, ensuring that they deliver on agreed upon objectives within timeframe and budget.
• Collaborate with program team to undertake effective monitoring and evaluation of the program
• Conduct data analyses and prepare reports on program implementation progress and impact for management, donors or other stakeholders.
• Assist with compliance with donor requirements, Government of Lesotho relevant regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Contribute to expanding Touch’s knowledge of the Lesotho health system and international public health issues, including relationships with main stakeholders.
• Assist with preparation of funding proposals.
• Contribute to suite of communication vehicles, including conference presentations, articles, and marketing materials.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with various program partners.
As job vacancy announcements cannot be exhaustive, the Program Manager may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Education, Skills and Experience
• Minimum 4-5 years’ relevant professional experience in project management.
• Masters or Doctorate degree in relevant field (e.g. MBA, MPH, MPA, international development) or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.
• Experience working with donor regulations.
• Prior strong management consulting, project management and/or international development experience preferred.
• Experience in program monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially in the functional use of Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
• Solid relationship-building skills and cross-cultural sensitivity: ability to interface with external constituents from a variety of backgrounds.
• Good judgment and discretion to represent the Touch Foundation in a highly professional manner, as well as respect for local culture.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume outlining your interest in the position to jobs@touchfoundation.org
Touch Foundation Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Email id: jobs(at)touchfoundation.org