Project Results

• Oversee implementation of program activities and provide high-quality technical and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration of the project.
• Serve as the primary project liaison from LMH to the donor and is accountable for the achievement of results, ensuring quality of services is maintained at the highest standard, and that all project objectives and deliverables are met on time.
• Safeguard LMH’s reputation by ensuring that financial, contractual, technical, and political integrity is maintained and strengthened.

Technical Strategy and Vision

• In partnership with the Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director, lead development (or update and adapt as needed) and execute project results framework, performance monitoring plan, technical strategy, MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning) plan and annual work plans as per contract/agreement requirements, LMH technical frameworks and standards.
• 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.

Project and People Management

• Ensure effective contract/agreement implementation in strict compliance with contract/agreement clauses, LMH and donor policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with project needs, local context and available resources.
• Manage and mentor the project team as per LMH policies and guidelines and implement an effective performance-management program including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support.

Client and other Stakeholder Relationships

• Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
• Identify and keep track of new business opportunities, communicating them to the relevant internal LMH stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• A recognized degree in social or medical science, public health, management, or other relevant areas is required.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible, relevant experience is required with demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience with teams and fostering collaboration in order to achieve goals, meet milestones, and produce high-quality written qualitative, quantitative, and narrative deliverables.
• Prior experience and success directing similar or larger international donor-funded projects is preferred.
• Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision. Track record of a strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
• Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills.
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor-assisted projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, and donor organizations.
• Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Local candidates are strongly preferred.

You’ll Impress Us If

• You have a strong commitment to advancing locally-led and locally-owned programs and solutions.
• You can manage multiple projects across different teams, cultural contexts, time zones, work habits, etc.
• You are an effective process manager (develops processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources)
• You possess the ability to work as a team with program staff at all levels without holding any direct line management authority
• You can work independently and proactively develop solutions with limited guidance and direction
• You are mission-driven with a commitment to health, social justice and gender equity
• You have strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills; the ability to interface with diverse stakeholders in a range of multidisciplinary settings