Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Project Director for a 3 year- integrated maternal and neo-natal health care program in Bangladesh.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Director leads and manages the project and is accountable for project deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including: (1) vision and technical strategy; (2) project management; (3) documentation and communication; (4) client(s) stakeholder(s) and partner relationships; and (5) coordination and synergy with MSH Home Office. The Project Director is accountable for the achievement of results, maintaining quality of services at the highest standard, and that all project objectives and deliverables are met.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Results
• Meeting client expectations – achievement of contract/agreement goals (meeting or exceeding expected project targets and deliverables on time and within budget) as per contract/agreement and client(s) approved Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.
• Project Management – effective project management systems within MSH policies, guidelines and Standard Operation Procedures while ensuring local ownership, appropriateness and responsiveness.
• Relationships – effective dialogue and relationships with project client(s), beneficiaries, partner(s), coworkers and other local and international stakeholders.
• Safeguarding MSH – safeguarding MSH’s reputation by ensuring that financial, contractual, technical, and political integrity is maintained and strengthened.
Vision and Technical Strategy
• Develop (adapt as needed) and execute project’s Technical Strategy, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan and annual project work plans as per contract/agreement requirements, approved budget and received obligations, MSH technical frameworks and standards, and Result Management Systems (RMS) guidelines.
Project Management
• Implement a Financial Pipeline Tracking System for effective budget monitoring and cost control based on sound financial and accounting principles, MSH Standard Operating Procedures, and MSH and donor reporting requirements.
• Develop and adapt (as needed) project financial plan in line with contract/agreement budget and received obligations, technical strategy, work plan, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure contract/agreement implementation in compliance with contract/ agreement clause, MSH and donor policies, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with project needs, local context and available resources.
• Manage human resources as per MSH values, policies and guidelines, and implement an effective performance-management program focusing on results and individual accountability, including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support.
• With support of Technical Support Lead and Senior Project Officer, develop technical assistance plan and budget.
Documentation and Communication
• Ensure appropriate and timely documentation and dissemination of key results and deliverables for maximum project impact and business development using a variety of communication strategies and media.
• Promote and facilitate staff participation in MSH’s Technical Exchange Networks (TEN) and South-to-South exchanges.
• Ensure quarterly submission of project documentation to MSH’s central Institutional Memory System (IMS).
Client(s) and other Stakeholder(s) Relationships
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
• Contribute to building MSH’s reputation, developing local and international networks to disseminate project results, attract talent and generate business.
One MSH Contribution
• Ensure effective collaboration, coordination and internal partnerships with other Projects, Centers and Offices to build synergies across programs for maximum impact.
• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related field, or have equivalent, relevant experience.
• At least ten (10) years of progressively increasing responsibility in managing maternal and child health programs in Bangladesh, which should include relevant supervisory experience of professional (technical) staff and a record of accomplishment of managing for results.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in working and collaborating with donors, host country institutions, and local and international organizations is essential.
• Experience working with indigenous communities.
• Documented experience in working with host government institutions and providing the level of technical assistance that is required for this program.
• Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills.
• Working knowledge of, and experience with, USG project management, policies, regulations and administrative procedures (desired).
• Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills in both English and Bengali.
• Availability to live in Dhaka and travel regularly to surrounding communities.