Senior Manager for the Africa Region for an International NGO – Remote

An International NGO working for a “Healthy cities” initiative, is looking for a

Senior Manager

for the African region.

The successful candidate, will be responsible for project managing select cities in the Africa region, including managing key stakeholder relationships, facilitating and coordinating technical assistance, providing project management direction, maintaining regular communications, monitoring, and reporting on progress. Experience leading complex programs and/or projects in international public health is a MUST as well as demonstrated representational experience in professional and global settings. We are looking for someone with a broad understanding of public health and related policy interventions, including, but not limited to, non-communicable diseases and injury prevention

This is a remote position for a candidate that will work from home and will be required to travel internationally up to 20% of the time to attend meetings. The candidate must be willing and able to work across different time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with city government focal points from 8 to 10 cities to support the successful implementation of the cities’ chosen NCD or injury prevention intervention

Develop, jointly with city focal points, project goals, budgets, timelines, and milestones

Monitor cities’ progress toward milestones and objectives, and compile data and narrative accounts of accomplishments

Identify, surface, and troubleshoot bottlenecks and delays

Coordinate and facilitate technical assistance with other technical team members as needed

Facilitate stakeholder meetings and deliver presentations, as needed

Conceptualize, facilitate, and manage in-person regional workshops, virtual webinars and exchanges, and other network activities

Assist with contract development and management of local subgrantees and vendors

Supervise city-based consultants, as necessary

Process information and assistance requests from the program team and the donor

Work closely with the Regional Communications Manager and Deputy Director to identify and gather information for potential publicity opportunities

Assist with other initiatives and ad hoc requests as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Master’s degree in public health, public policy, public administration, or a relevant field of study, or equivalent experience/education

Minimum of 8 years of progressive professional experience in public policy, urban health, or public health

Minimum of 4 years of experience leading full project management life cycle including budget management

Strong understanding of government structures and policymaking in relevant geographies

Comprehensive project management skills, with the ability to set priorities, and make sound, informed decisions

Excellent computer skills; proficient user of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Ability to work with cross-cultural and cross-functional teams on various time zones;

Strong communication skills with the ability to write concisely in English

Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external partners as well as diplomatically to address and resolve conflicts

Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Fluency in English and French is required

Experience working remotely

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