Senior Manager for the Africa Region for an International NGO – Remote at Summit Recruitment and Search

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