FHI 360 is hiring a Project Manager to provide program management support to the Uganda EpiC team. The PM will support project start-up, workplan and budget development (in collaboration with technical and finance staff), subaward development and implementation, compliance and programmatic monitoring, and close-out. They will manage various aspects of program execution; ensure compliance with internal and external regulations; and ensure completion of program deliverables while adhering to budget, scope, and schedule requirements. They will prepare and review presentations and support other related program objectives and deliverables.

Reports to: Associate Director, Program Management

Accountabilities:

• Provides management support on the implementation of the project from initiation to completion.

• With the Associate Director of Program Management, develops project workplans and budgets, project documentation including but not limited to donor reports, and project presentations in coordination with technical and/or finance colleagues.

• Identifies and resolves project issues and implements improvement plans to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget.

• Evaluates the progress of the project on a regular basis.

• Identifies partnerships, opportunities, and information to present to EpiC Uganda management to help achieve project goals.

• Monitors the progress of subgrantee deliverables and provides capacity strengthening support in project management as needed.

• Clearly communicates project updates to internal and external stakeholders.

• Helps determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete key project activities; builds and implements or socialize the best practices for performing key activities.

• Reviews the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revises the schedule as required and in line with donor expectations.

• Builds, develops, and grows partnerships vital to the success of the project.

• Monitors budgeted project expenditures in coordination with finance team.

• Contributes to financial reports and supporting documentation as outlined in donor agreement.

• Ensures that all project team receives an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project management, process development and execution.

• Strong negotiator and problem solver.

• Fluency in English and excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate with others.

• Ability to adapt and resolve problems/issues to bring project to completion.

• Anticipates the effects of process change on people while optimizing task efficiency and simplicity.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Decisions and actions have implications with delays in project schedules and operations and may affect overall business activities.

• Problems are complex and require analysis of situations and data with evaluation of a range of factors.

• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies to select methods and techniques to obtain results.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Works with internal and external project members to achieve goals and vision of project from initiation to completion.

• Coordinates project plans, budgets, training, and resources with management to achieve strategic goals.

• Reports to Associate Director, Program Management

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Health, Nutrition, International Development, Social Science or a Related Field.

• Masters degree qualification in management studies, public health or a related field is preferred.

• Project Management (PM) Certification is an added advantage.

Experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience with projects management principles and practices, 2+ years of line management experience required.

• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.

• Previous experience working on global health projects including USG and PEPFAR supported programs.

• Prior work experience in HIV and other key health areas such as malaria and nutrition.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% – 25%