Project Manager at OGRA Foundation

Overall Job Function: To provide leadership in the coordination and implementation of TIMS service package B: Managing OHSC project in 8 Southern African Countries to deliver high impact project outcomes in line with OGRA Foundation Program strategy and strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:

Programmes Development, Implementation & Reporting

• Coordinates and ensures successful operation of the Occupational Health Service Centers (OHSCs)
• Participates in the development of programme and ensures successful implementation of programme activities in line with approved work plans and budgets;
• Provides programmatic support and technical advice to project teams and field staff in project planning, monitoring and evaluation including grant management;
• Leads in the assessments and reporting of progress against activities targets relating to programme implementation and action plans;
• Prepares and presents periodic technical reports on the progress of implementation of programmes activities.

Partnerships, Collaboration & linkages

• Participates in developing and implementing long-term partnerships for the  programme and operations;
• Identifies and pursues strategic collaborations and partnerships with governments, donor and development partners, civil society as well as professional bodies in advancing OGRA Foundation’s programmes, interests and goals;
• Promotes cross projects linkages and synergy within programmes staff in order to achieve programme outcomes;
• Engages with relevant international and national stakeholders on policy and programme issues of interest and priorities to OGRA Foundation;

Management of Resources and Budgets

• In consultation with the finance team, develops a cost-effective budget, schedule and tracks programmes to ensure compliance;

Leadership and People Management

• Supervises all programme staff in the designated program areas;
• Coordinates setting of programme work plans and staff performance targets and undertakes periodic performance appraisal for programmes staff in the designated programmes;
• Identifies staff training needs and recommends training programs to address performance gaps;
• Maintains staff discipline and ensures effective handling of staff grievances in consultation with HR function

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in health, social sciences, or any relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Project Management or related field
• Training in occupational health and safety
• 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of Occupational Health and Safety programs.
• Experience in management of international programs of a similar magnitude