Consultancy offer: Regional Malaria Project Coordinator
Impact Health Africa (ISA) is a pan-African organization focused on improving health systems and accelerating malaria elimination in Africa. It works with governments, public institutions and civil society organizations to strengthen health policies and promote better access to care.
As part of a new programme, the organization is seeking a Regional Coordinator to lead a project to strengthen national civil society coalitions engaged in malaria control in Benin, Uganda, Tanzania and Ghana.
Main duties
Under the supervision of the technical directorate, the incumbent will be responsible for:
- Project planning and management
Develop and update work plans, forecast budgets and procurement plans.
Oversee the execution of activities and ensure that deadlines and objectives are met.
Monitor expenses in collaboration with administrative and financial teams.
Identify any difficulties that could compromise the project and propose corrective measures.
- Support for civil society organisations
Coordinate the identification and mobilization of relevant associations, networks and community groups.
Assess the skills and operational needs of national coalitions.
Education / Qualifications
Organize trainings, mentoring sessions and accompanying activities.
Oversee the allocation and monitoring of funding to partner organizations.
Provide technical support to coalitions to improve their organization and effectiveness.
- Advocacy and institutional relations
Support advocacy initiatives and citizen empowerment actions.
Facilitate dialogue between civil society organisations, public authorities and technical partners.
Develop lasting collaborative relationships with different stakeholders.
- Monitoring, communication and reporting
Participate in the drafting of periodic reports: monthly, quarterly, annual and final.
Oversee the documentation of results and the conduct of case studies.
Monitor the performance of the project and the achievement of expected results.
- Team management and compliance
Supervise, accompany and evaluate team members as well as consultants.
Foster a collaborative and respectful work environment.
Ensure the application of internal rules on ethics, personal protection, prevention of abuse, fraud and corruption.
Candidate profile
The position is open to professionals who meet the following criteria:
Hold a Master’s degree in development, political science, social sciences, law, public administration, project management or a related field.
Experience
Have at least 10 years of experience in managing health-related projects.
Have at least 2 years of experience collaborating with civil society organizations or networks.
Master project cycle management, results-based management, budget monitoring and reporting to donors.
Good knowledge of institutional capacity-building approaches.
Fluent in English as well as a local or official language. Proficiency in French is an added advantage.
Master Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
Expected skills
Strong project coordination and management capabilities.
Ability to lead a team, supervise and support employees.
Excellent planning and problem-solving skills.
Good ability to negotiate and collaborate with various interlocutors.
Required skills
Very good writing and communication skills.
Responsibilities
A sense of integrity, responsibility and professional commitment.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment, under pressure and with minimal supervision.
Benefits of the mission
By joining Impact Santé Afrique, the successful candidate will be able to evolve within a pan-African organization committed to public health, contribute to significant changes in malaria control policies and collaborate with national and international actors.
Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities and participation in high-level meetings are also planned.
Application procedure
Interested persons should send the following documents:
An updated CV.
A cover letter
The
[Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally]