EngenderHealth envisions a world where gender equality is achieved and all people enjoy their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential to ensuring that all people can reach their full potential. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equal programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights. EngenderHealth is a global, nonprofit health organization with expertise in family planning, sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, gender equality, and prevention and response to gender-based violence. We work with host country governments to expand access to high-quality health services for their populations and support evidence-based policy decisions. We partner with local civil society organizations to prioritize reproductive health, rights, and inclusive systems and services. We have over 50 years of experience working in some of the most disadvantaged and disadvantaged communities in over 100 countries. Today, we operate in 12 countries in Africa and Asia, where we have strong and long-standing relationships with local organizations, government institutions, and healthcare providers.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Manager provides programmatic, administrative and technical support for the implementation of MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in the field of family planning and obstetrics. Under the leadership of a team of key personnel (Project Director, Deputy/Technical Director and MERL Director), the Program Manager is responsible for generating, synthesizing and disseminating evidence and lessons learned related to the implementation of the MOMENTUM Safe Surgery program at the global and national levels. In this role, the Program Manager provides guidance and support for project activities, including monitoring, evaluation and documentation and knowledge dissemination through publications and events. He/she also ensures the development of staff and partner capacities in the technical areas of monitoring, evaluation, research and learning.
The Program Manager supports coordination and communication activities with other MOMENTUM beneficiaries, partners and collaborators, including acting as the project representative in inter-MOMENTUM working groups and acting as the project resource person for technical areas in words. In all activities, the Program Manager, in collaboration with project management and EngenderHealth financial and administrative staff, will ensure compliance with all relevant EngenderHealth and USAID rules and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Co-author and facilitate the production and/or updating of documents (notes, articles, reports, programs/manuals, addenda, or presentations) for print or electronic formats, including research, writing, and/or coordinating editing and production, in collaboration with staff and/or other consultants, including delivery of products through MOMENTUM (MKA) and USAID, and EH communications/production.
Collaborate with U.S. and field technical and program staff to produce effective and timely program products for multiple audiences (including, but not limited to, health practitioners, policymakers, and the public), including funded work plans, fieldwork, technical notes, reports, toolkits, training materials, conference presentations, and manuscripts. Manage the global MOMENTUM Safe Surgery learning program, in collaboration with the Project Director, Deputy Director, and MERL Director,
Represent the project at MOMENTUM Technical Working Group meetings and ensure that project results and learning are highlighted and widely shared across all awards.
Support quarterly, semi-annual, and annual global and country reports that highlight project achievements, successes, and impact by developing, reviewing, and editing narrative and data presentation. Ensure project results and learning are highlighted through the project’s external strategic communication channels (including web, events, and social media) and uploaded to relevant USAID platforms (DEC, DDL). In collaboration with the MERL Director, monitor the progress of all activities carried out by the MERL team against the baseline work plan, ensuring that all are on track and delivering results. In collaboration with the MERL Director and Deputy Director, provide technical support and training to country team staff for the implementation of program activities, with an emphasis on learning initiatives and monitoring and evaluation activities. Deploy interns/consultants as needed to provide technical assistance and/or global leadership activities. Provide technical and administrative advice and guidance to interns/consultants as needed. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the following requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Advanced degree in public health, social sciences, public administration, or other health-related fields
At least 3 to 5 years of experience supporting or implementing international health and development projects
Previous work experience in an organization focused on reproductive health or similar fields is required. Excellent written and spoken English skills (native speaker), written and spoken French skills (fluency preferred)
Ability to travel to program locations and attend global conferences as required by the business, approximately 15% or equivalent to 8 weeks per year
High level of technical writing and editing skills. Proven experience in developing knowledge products, including peer-reviewed publications, technical and programmatic summaries, and documentation of program impact. Experience in program monitoring and reporting. Excellent command of the Microsoft Office suite, including Teams. For more information and to apply, go to: https://loom.ly/0Of2lqw.