PROJECT MANAGER

MDM France

Details / requirements:

JOB DESCRIPTION: PROJECT MANAGER

I - Mission context

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organisation whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde (MdM), a campaigning medical organization committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organization do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations. MdM currently works in more than 40 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts and environmental health.


MdM has worked in Nepal since 1995: firstly, on Tuberculosis and HIV in western province, then on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Sindhupalchok District. Following the 2015 earthquakes, MdM implemented an emergency response program and then, a post-earthquake early recovery project in the same district.

Since 2018, MdM is working on Environmental Health. The 2018-2019 “Healthy Waste Workers in Kathmandu Valley” program aimed to improve health status of informal waste workers (IWWs) in the Valley, mitigating their occupational risks and environmental exposure, improving access to information and increasing access to health services in Teku, Shantinagar and Sisdole landfill sites. 

In continuation, the 3-years program starting in 2020, aims to improve health, wellbeing and livelihood of IWWs in Kathmandu Valley and Sisdole landfill. The strategy consists in: 1. formalization of IWWs through CSO and increasing their recognition in integrated solid waste management in urban cities, 2.  increasing risk mitigation and promotion of decent safe work opportunities in current activities and through innovation contributing to improve solid waste management in Ward 12, and 3. increasing access to quality health services for IWWs and the community through promotion of Urban Health Promotion Center in Ward 19 and in Kakani’s Rural Health Center.

II- Main aims of the post

Under the direct supervision of the General Coordinator, the Program Manager position consists in proactively ensure the program development according to MdM guidelines and values. The Program Manager ensures the consistency and quality of all activities carried out by the implementing partners with MdM support, through a constant coordination and communication with all involved bodies. S/he ensures the consistency and quality of the data collection and reporting process and contributes to the visibility and valorization of the program and its achievements.

Terms of Reference for this position can be subject to modification depending on the evolution of the situation in country and the needs. 

Tasks and responsibilities: 

  • Program design and management
  • Representation and Coordination with authorities and relevant stakeholders 
  • Advocacy and Communication
  • Reporting, monitoring and evaluation
  • Others 

1.  Program design and management

  • Develop the reference documents according to MdM standards and contribute to the development of agreement documents, in coordination with GenCo and Admin/Finance team
  • Monitor the context, propose adjustments in all reference documents, plans, schedule according to any relevant changes
  • Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly plans and Standard Operational Procedures for execution of the project activities in accordance with the program logical framework and global Gantt chart
  • Ensure effective and efficient program implementation, quality delivery of the program activities -including advocacy, by partners and MdM team, in accordance with MdM guidelines and policy, and with National policies
  • Identify needs for technical assistance to local partners and coordinate capacity strengthening activities, including trainings, for local partners
  • Contribute and coordinate with local partner to recruit and develop the overall project team, motivate them constantly and develop synergy at project level
  • Ensure that objectives and targets are achieved in a timely manner and that activities are carried out according to MdM standards  
  • Ensure expenses are realized according to the forecast budget, in coordination with the Admin/ Finance team
  • Coordinate with local implementing partners, MdM support team, beneficiaries and different bodies, propose and facilitate fortnightly operational meetings and trimestral steering committees
  • Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of the project implementation
  • Contribute to program proposals for grant applications

2.  Representation and Coordination with authorities and relevant stakeholders

  • Coordinate with authorities, relevant agencies and external partners depending on the project development and needs
  • Participate to local authorities’ meetings and any other relevant meetings at regional, national and provincial level, representing MdM when necessary, together with MdM team when relevant
  • Prepare and disseminate operational meetings minutes, steering committees
  • Represent MdM and the partners consortium and participate in relevant events, platforms and forums to increase program visibility

3.  Advocacy and Communication

  • Contribute to the development of the Country Advocacy Strategy 
  • Implement the Program Advocacy Strategy, including legal and political analysis and update in identified areas of advocacy, campaigns, lobbying towards authorities and relevant stakeholders, in close coordination with the partners
  • Develop networking with key stakeholders at national and regional levels and participate in national, regional or international conferences and events in identified areas of advocacy
  • Develop communication and advocacy materials, including in local Social Media 

4.  Reporting, monitoring and evaluation

  • Implement and follow up effective monitoring and evaluation system mechanisms in coordination with the partners and MdM team, to ensure that activities of the program are implemented as planned
  • Provide guidelines, templates, training and support to the partners and team members involved in data collection, ensure the monitoring tools are operated correctly
  • Assist partners in preparing activity reports when necessary
  • Contribute to any relevant reports such as: monthly situational report to MdM HQ, report to government authorities, especially Social Welfare Council, and funding agencies, annual reports, etc., in quality and timely manner
  • Prepare, implement and facilitate evaluation process according to the initial project timeline and in coordination with Social Welfare Council, government authorities, donors and MdM HQ

5.  Others

  • Contribute to the development of general strategy for MdM activities

III - Profile of the ideal candidate

Education

  • Master Degree in Social work, Public Health and/or Sociology Field, program development

Professional experience

  • A minimum of 2 years in relevant experience in NGO/INGO, in public health sector, in program implementation, management and coordination,
  • Experience in program planning, monitoring and evaluation
  • Experience in working with communities and less advantaged / marginalized beneficiaries
  • Experience working with partners/partner organizations and/or government authorities 

Skills and qualities required

  • Proactive, well organized and ability to manage priorities, adaptable, reliable, accountable and responsive personality
  • Leadership, team-working and coordination skills
  • Interpersonal and verbal communication abilities, charisma, tact and diplomacy, intercultural and difference awareness
  • Assertiveness, mediation and negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Able to read, write and communicate in English at professional level
  • Familiar with computer skill in Word, Excel 
  • Excellent written skills

Languages

  • Nepali: mother tong
  • English: fluent - both oral and written
  • French: as an asset

Duration: upto 31/12/2020 (possibility of extension) 

Duty Station: Kathmandu (with frequent field movement) 

Application start date: 4th February 2020

Closing date for application: 10th February 2020

How to Apply: send an updated CV in English with 3 references and a Cover Letter to info.mdmfrance@gmail.com. Please mention on the subject the reference of the position as “Program Manager”. 

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Position Type Full Time
Experience 2+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 04 Feb, 2020
Apply Before 10 Feb, 2020
City Lalitpur