Project Manager

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • - / Month
  • Applications have closed

ChildFund Zambia

Overall Description

The project aims to shape promising practices by building the capacity of caregivers and parents to improve service delivery; to continue strengthening Partner CBOs with a deeper understanding of the areas of stimulation and responsive care, and expanding effective practice, knowledge sharing and policy through increasing the involvement of government partners in this area.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Programs Director, the Project Manager will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the project, in particular conceptual strategic leadership, high quality contract deliverables/compliance, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working closely with the ECD/Education Specialist, the Grants Coordinator, M&E officer, partner CBOs (or local partners), and other stakeholders on the ground, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for the following:Overall project management, including the development and execution of the Detailed Implementation Plans (DIP) in line with the approved plans
  • Ensure plans are implemented according to approved budget and donor guidelines, and that ChildFund procedures and policies are always adhered to. Pro-actively identify risks related to contract compliance and prescribe, implement and manage corrective action.
  • Lead the coordination of mentoring and coaching of local partners on project content, M&E and finance to build technical and organizational capacity
  • Timely preparation and submission of quality progress reports that meet the organizations/donor requirements, as stipulated in the contract.
  • Network with relevant government and civil society agencies
  • Maintain accurate project records
  • Maintain staff technical proficiency and productivity
  • Document lessons learnt and best practices for experience sharing and replication.
  • Ensure project staff adhere to the organisation’s programming principles, procurement, administrative and financial policies
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the organization

Requirements:

  • Degree level qualification in Development studies or Social Sciences with minimum 3 years experience in programme design, Implementation, monitoring, evaluation and donor contract management of early childhood and/or OVC programming
  • Experience in Parenting Education or with adult learning
  • Experience working with young children 0-5 and caregivers
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing programs with Community Based Organizations Training and facilitation skills and experience are required.
  • Team Player with excellent communication, report writing and community mobilization skills
  • High level of credibility and integrity
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
  • ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children and youth with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children and youth.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.


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