Project Manager – for (CIDCA ) Anti-malaria Project 244 views

Job Title: Project Manager – for (CIDCA ) Anti-malaria Project

Classification Level: National Society Staff

Organizational Unit / Duty  Station: Programme and Operations Department, GRCS HQ

Immediate Supervisor’s Title: Director of Programmes and Operations (DPO)

Salary Grade: To be Determine

Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization): Ask for the full text of the JD – magegain.cham@redcross.gm

Job purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Programmes and Operations and overall supervision of the  Secretary General, the Project Manager – for China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) funded anti malaria activities in The Gambia is responsible to manage and coordinate the activity plan outlined against malaria in The  Gambia. 

The position will provide a lead and management support, together with IFRC support, to CIDCA funded project, in close  collaboration with the other technical team of The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS), relevant focal points in The Gambia Ministry of Health (MoH) and other key partners with a view to ensure high quality project implementation, monitoring and  evaluation, and timely and quality reporting to the GRCS Management, IFRC and CIDCA. 

The position will work closely with MoH focal points to understand resource needs and meet the objectives set as well as the  expectations of both the MoH and the donor. The position will oversee all compliance and reporting requirements agreed to  with IFRC and CIDCA.  

The position requires previous experience in implementing community outreach programmes and overall health programme  management, with a strong command of planning/budgeting, capacity building, mentoring other National Society (GRCS)  staff, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

Job duties and responsibilities

CIDCA anti-malaria project: 

Support the GRCS in the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of anti-malaria activities through agreed  strategies, targets, common risk management approaches, and effective mechanisms. 

• Attend weekly / monthly health meetings convened by the Ministry of health and/or the malaria partners • Facilitate GRCS engagement to collaborate and coordinate with MoH to ensure CIDCA funded project adhere to national  standards, priorities, policies and partnership modalities. 
• Support and encourage the GRCS to liaise regularly with national authorities, UN agencies and other respective malaria  stakeholders. 

• Mainstream a gender-sensitive approach and gender minimum standards across the project design and implementation. • Develop GRCS health team management capacities through IFRC tools, concepts and training opportunities utilising  Africa Region and Geneva resources.

Internal

Ensure the production of regular, timely, accurate and quality narrative and financial reports as per the reporting  templates agreed with the donor CIDCA as well as any other required updates and situation reports. • Facilitate the generation of quality content which can be used for publicity and promotional purposes. • Promote documentation and dissemination of achievements and undertake advocacy actions. • Work on Partnership engagement with the aim to building more robust and sustain partnership. 

Other Duties 

• Ensure close collaboration and coordination with IFRC Dakar cluster delegation and the Africa region. • Ensure effective working relationships with Gambia Red Cross Society counterparts and technical leadership. • Ensure effective working relationships, close collaboration and effective teamwork with IFRC cluster technical leads and  colleagues. 

• Strengthen the collaboration with relevant government agencies and other non-Movement actors including UN and  governmental bodies to inform and participate in coordinated intervention and strategies.

Duties applicable to all staff

Work actively towards the achievement of the GRCS goals

Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.

Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Position Requirements

Education

University or equivalent post-graduate degree in Public health/Health  planning/management.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in health programming or anti-malaria project,  including field operational experience.

Proven experience of capacity building and training.

Experience in project cycle management (Project writing, Log Frames, Financial  management, Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation).

Experience setting up, managing, and coordinating anti-malaria or health programmes.

Experience of working for Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.

Experience with donors programming requirements, preferably South-South  cooperation.

Knowledge and Skills

Creative and result-oriented problem-solving skills.

Information analysis and report writing skills.

Ability to work with a degree of autonomy.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills.

Time management and organisation skills.

Good drafting and research skills.

Internal JD Template

Languages

Fluent spoken and written English

Proficiency in English.

Competencies (to be filled in by HR)

Core Competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and  customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust.

Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.

Prohibition: The Gambia Red Cross Society prohibit Fraud, Bribery, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and Gross Misconduct. 

The position is for about twenty months to two (2) year but renewable yearly based on performance, relevance  and availability of funds. Please take note that a 3 months’ probation period is established in this position. After  the third month, a successful or unsuccessful probation letter will be provided. The positive or negative outcome  of the probation period correspond, among others, to the quality of the tasks performed during the probation  period as well as the behaviour, competencies and technical knowledge demonstrated. 

Closing date for submission of signed hard copy application letter with all required supporting documents  including CV and Certificates is Friday 18th October 2024 at Sharp 12:15pm GMT. 

All applications should be address to: 

Secretary General 

The Gambia Red Cross Society 

56 Mamadi Maniyang Highway 

Kanifing 

P.O.Box 472, Banjul, The Gambia