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• Steer the planning of all project activities
  and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical
  standards, best practices and donor guidelines  Oversee project implementation
• Work closely with the Country Technical
  Coordinator and Service Delivery Specialist to see that work plans are
  aligned with best technical approaches 
  Coordinate the provision of programme management strengthening
  support to the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP)
• Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that
  project reviews/audits are carried out periodically in conjunction with
  the project team, key stakeholders and project partners
• Travel to the field as necessary to provide
  support and oversight to
  the State teams
• Ensure all relevant authorities and
  stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of the
  project as appropriate
• Maintain a good and proactive collaboration
  with the relevant authorities, such as NMCP, and other stakeholders including other relevant
  DFID and donor funded programmes
• Work with the Country Technical Coordinator to
  see that project lessons and experiences are documented and necessary
  incorporated to improve the programme
• Work closely with the SMT to see that programme improvement is
  data-driven
• Serve as the primary point of contact and
  collaboration for the team and in-country stakeholders, including
  DFID/UNICEF, implementation partners, government partners and other key
  stakeholders

• Be responsible for representation with other
  NGOs, UN agencies, local and national government bodies, donors and other
  relevant parties. Coordinate project representation at technical working groups and other relevant
  coordination frameworks
• Relevant international and regional events to
  showcase the project’s achievements

• Provide strategic direction and management of
  this large project
• Maintain an integrated vision and approach for
  the project in achieving the results as defined in the award, while maintaining overall
  excellence and accountability to beneficiaries and DFID
• Responsible for the overall planning,
  implementation and management of the project as well as the achievement of
  the goals and objectives of
  the project in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Provide effective support and oversight to the
  members of the SMT to ensure that implementation occurs according to
  operational plans
• Works with the country SMT to identify and
  implement opportunities
  which can be used to sustain the impact of the project and/or extend the
  scale of the project
• Ensure regular communications are maintained
  between the Gulu and Lira teams, and with the Kampala office
• Ensure project activities adhere to DFID and
  country office management
  policies and practices
• Oversee/manage partnerships and ensure strong
  lines of communication and collaboration are established and maintained
  Ensure timely, high-quality and complete submission of work plans,
  quarterly and annual reports,
  financial reports, and any other reports required by DFID
• Be responsible for the project risk register.
  Work with the members of the SMT in the identification, tracking,
  prevention and management of key programme risks especially those related
  to performance and
  fiduciary management
• Be liaison between the project and the donor as
  well as the MOH and other implementing partners
• Produce and present papers at local, regional
  and international fora to share experiences and emerging best practices

• Be the project budget holder
• Ensure the project is efficiently and
  accurately managed within allowable line item flexibility and there is
  full accountability of resources
• Ensure familiarity with Malaria Consortium and
  donor compliance issues,
  ensuring all national partners are compliant with these
• Work with SMT members to prepare projected
  programme expenditures
• Work with the Project’s Management Accountant
  to monitor expenditure and budget compliance on a regular basis, report any concerns to the Country Director and
  develop plans to mitigate any under or over expenditure
• Closely monitor project budget spending and
  burn rates
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure
  timely financial reporting and assistance at audits for the project

• Work with the HR team to lead the recruitment
  and selection of staffing for the project
• Line manage members using performance-based
  management approaches
• Oversee a team of senior technical, financial and programme management staff
  for the project and ensure strong communication and coordination with and
  between all team members, and with relevant staff in HQ and the East and
  Southern Africa office
• Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages to
  other programs, capacity building of project staff, and institutional
  strengthening of implementing partners
• Work closely with the logistics team to ensure
  that all items required for the project are procured in a timely manner and in line with donor
  requirements

• The
  applicant for the Malaria Consortium Project Director job opportunity
  should hold a Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Development or related discipline
• Senior management level experience on large
  health projects in Africa
• Extensive experience in international projects
• At least 5 years spent in projects in
  developing countries lasting more than two years and managing teams of ten
  or more
• Experience working with performance-based
  contracts
• Experience in project and financial management
  with a proven track record of timely submission of high quality project deliverables
• Experience managing donor grants or contracts
  such as DFID, GFATM, UNICEF or USAID/PMI
• Experience working on maternal and child health
  programmes, including community health delivery
• Familiarity with the Uganda health system
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to manage and inspire high performing
  teams
• Excellent programme management skills, with
  proven ability to implement high quality projects on time and within budget
• Resource mobilisation skills including an
  understanding of global and national public health and malaria networks
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly in
  engaging government health officials at all levels
• Good influencing and persuasion skills and ability to remain compliant
  with organisational and donor policies
• Ability to manage and prioritize high workload
  and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written
• Capable of establishing strong working
  relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office,
  particularly Word and Excel
• Excellent presentation skills
• A team player, with a friendly attitude
• Proactive and takes initiative as required
• Results-oriented work ethic
• Good capacity building skills especially
  mentoring and coaching
• Conversant with the basic epidemiology of
  malaria in Uganda
• Data-driven decision making mentality
• Familiar with value-for-money principles
• Excellent advocacy skills, and comfortable
  being a strong advocate for malaria control

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