Header

Program Manager II, Malaria Project Director

Sierra Leone

BACKGROUND

Since 1963, Catholic Relief Services has been an integral development partner in Sierra Leone; addressing national needs in Health, Agriculture and Education. The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria has approved the Sierra Leone proposal for Round 10 Malaria. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been nominated as a co-Principal Recipient with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) for this grant (contingent on GFATM approval). The period of the grant is for five years (2011-2016). The project will be implemented by CRS Sierra Leone in partnership with the MoHS and through the District Health Medical Teams who will be the Sub-Recipients. The project will be implemented in all 14 districts of Sierra Leone. CRS main responsibilities include procurement and supply chain management of all malaria medicine and commodities, mass-media communication and major research studies.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for the overall management of the malaria project funded through round 10 of the Global Funds.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure program's strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished on time and meet expected technical quality standards the Project Director must:

1. Program & Representation

Coordinate closely with the Co–Principle Recipient, Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), and the Government of Sierra Leone to harmonize activities and reporting
Manage budget and expenditures, accurate and timely reporting to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM)
Oversee the national procurement and supply chain management for malaria health products, the development of national mass media behavior change communication campaign, and M&E for CRS implemented activities
In collaboration with the CRS Country Representative, act as primary program contact to the donor and other local and international stakeholders
Oversee the procuring, importing, storing, distributing and “end use checking” of medical products such as insecticide treated bed nets, rapid diagnostic tests, and malaria treatment drugs across the country
Coordinate national surveys in concert with implementing agencies, national statistics bureau and health agencies
Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of a national behavior change communication mass media campaign
Plan a realistic implementation schedule in coordination with program & program support (finance, procurement, HR, etc) staff

2. Collaboration

Reviews Sub-Recipient (SR) reports, provides feedback on implementation progress and performance, identifies solutions to address challenges and weaknesses to achieve performance based objectives
Build and maintain linkages and harmony in the Co-Principle Recipient relationship with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation of Sierra Leone
Inform CCM of updates and work closely with CCM technical committees on request

3. Resource Management

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status for both CRS and all Sub-Recipients
Manage budgets with attention to progress toward program goals, material resources and against burn rates to ensure that spending and program implementation are aligned
Support partners to ensure adherence to financial guidelines
Uphold CRS agency standards and donor requirements
Supervise project staff

4.Program Quality

Collaborate effectively and regularly with regional/HQ management and technical advisors
Ensure the delivery of quality training, technical assistance and capacity building to partners
Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance to ensure optimum service delivery
Anchor project design and processes in ProPack methodologies, Integral Human Development (IHD), the Justice Lens, the Gender Lens and CRS Partnership principles

Program Manager Competencies:

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

Set clear goals and manages toward them
Collaborate effectively with staff and stakeholders
Manage financial resources with integrity
Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

Serves with Integrity
Models Stewardship
Cultivates Constructive Relationships
Promotes Learning

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 4 direct reports (CRS national staff)

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programs, Resource Management Coordinator, Deputy Regional Directors, Regional Technical Advisors, HQ specialists

External: LFA, Sub-recipients, Ministry of Health, CCM, Fund Portfolio Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree or equivalent in Public Health, Development or in a related field
At least 10-15 years of experience managing large scale health grants, preferably focusing on malaria prevention and treatment
Experience with procurement, supply chain management and logistics information systems for malaria medical products such as bednets, rapid diagnostic tests and malaria treatment drugs
Prior experience working in African, preferred.
Proven leadership, inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages required
Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented
Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required
Excellent English oral and written communication skills required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position

EOE/M/F/D/V
How to apply
www.crs.org/about/careers