Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities
Program Management and Analytics
• Lead multi-phase high-level planning of Alliance programs, in support of the Alliance strategy and Theory of Change. Integrate organizational focus through measurement and consistent program reviews
• Centrally monitor timelines, performance, and track major milestones against targets using suitable metrics, and provide updates and escalate issues to Senior Leadership, as needed
• Identify areas of concern and ensure cost efficiency is achieved.

Communication and Relationship Building
• Get significant program work done through cooperation with other Alliance units who have no direct reporting relationship to the position
• Meet regularly with initiative project leads and department heads to understand initiative progress, anticipate potential roadblocks to value capture, and actively resolve challenges by serving as a thought partner to make decisions on day-to-day execution and raising relevant issues to the Senior Leadership Team for further action
• Keep leadership apprised of all program elements including operations, deadlines, revisions, and financial status (as needed).
• Communicate and cascade information to employees in a timely manner and actively participate in the success of cross-organizational programs and initiatives

Manage Staff
• Oversee day to day responsibilities of Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator. Set clear goals and objectives for the team and use metrics to measure performance and hold team accountable
• Motivate and encourage team; lead through change and adversity. Make decisions as needed and build consensus as appropriate
• Monitor the welfare, morale and professional/career trajectory of the project team in order to ensure a healthy and supportive work environment
• Provide coaching to improve performance and hold regular development discussions with direct reports. Recognize staff for their contributions

Issue identification and resolution
• Engage in root cause analysis, often without prompting from the Senior Leadership Team or others, on issues and opportunities that could impact Ipas Africa Alliance’s strategic agenda
• Confirm hypotheses through tactful and discrete engagement with the relevant parties
• Develop alternative approaches to addressing the problem or opportunity

Qualifications And Experience
• 7+ years of managerial experience required, preferably in a public health, SRHR advocacy, or international setting
• Formal project management training or certification highly desired
• A passion for excellence, and a unique ability to build strong relationships
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, good judgement and project management skills
• First class organizational skills, with a strong ability to prioritize
• Master’s degree in either public or global health and/or master’s degree in Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Business Administration, or any other related field.
• Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
• Commitment to reproductive justice and social equity

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? Go to Ipas Africa on ipas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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