Technical Project Manager At MENTOR Initiative

MENTOR is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled person to join a specific project team as the Technical Project Manager (TPM). The postholder will work closely with the logistics, finance and MEAL coordinators, guiding and supervising the field teams to assess, implement and follow up on all technical aspects of the project as per logical frameworks and/or in accordance with the programme grant/award specifications.

Since 2008, MENTOR Initiative has been setting up networks of community health workers and female focal points (CHWs and FFPs) in Ouham Pendé, Ouham, Nana Mbaéré, Sanga Mbaéré and Basse Kotto prefectures. In all these operational areas, MENTOR also supports health structures (health facilities and health posts). Common diseases among children are treated through a network of over 500 CHWs and female focal points. Children under five years of age are screened for malnutrition. Pregnant women receive malaria prophylaxis and a level of antenatal consultation.

MENTOR’s overall programme strategy has been based on a multisectoral approach, with health, nutrition and WASH activities mutually benefitting from each other with the ultimate objective to improve resilience, social cohesion, and gender equality.

This position will be dedicated to a new project focused on monitoring and supervision of the implementation of community and primary health programmes in two regions of the country.

Job purpose:

• Provides technical support in the implementation and monitoring of project activities in compliance with the norms and standards of The MENTOR Initiative, The Global Fund and World Vision International to facilitate the production of reports through the rapid reporting of quality data.
• Ensures the effective management of the project’s field activities by ensuring the achievement of the specific objectives of the project.
• Maintains good documentation and preparation of regular reports to be submitted to the hierarchy within the recommended time limits.
• Ensures sound budget management and ensure the effectiveness of deliverables in a timely manner according to expected costs and quality.
• Represents the organisation (The MENTOR Initiative) to the donor at the level of Health Regions N°1 and N°3 and in all other meetings organised by partners of the Ministries of Public Health and other organisations in the intervention area.

Job requirements:

• Master’s degree in public health, project management or social sciences.
• At least three years’ experience in the malaria, HIV and TB programme and in social and community mobilization.
• Good computer skills with knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• Must be willing to work extended hours in an unpredictable environment and have experience working in insecure settings.
• Must be honest and behave in accordance with humanitarian principles and have a clear understanding of MENTOR’s mission statement.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to move around and have a flexible approach to living conditions.
• Fluent in French and a B2 level in English.

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please visit our website: https://mentor-initiative.org/job/technical-project-manager-central-african-republic/