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WISH2ACTION PROJECT DIRECTOR |
PPAZ |
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Posted 2018-11-30 06:30:30
WHO WE ARE
Planned
Parenthood Association of Zambia (PPAZ) is Non-governmental organisation which
has existed since 1972 as a voluntary, not-for-profit and non-political
organisation advancing the cause of sexual and reproductive health in Zambia.
It is a Member Association of the International Planned
Parenthood Federation (IPPF).
Our Vision
Our vision is realisation of a society in which all
people in Zambia enjoy equal sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
and have access to quality and affordable SRH information and services.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advocate for sexual and reproductive
health rights of women, men and young people, especially the vulnerable, and to
empower them to make free and informed reproductive health choices. We dedicate
ourselves to the provision of high quality and sustainable youth-focused sexual
and reproductive health services. PPAZ being a member of IPPF will also be
implementing the WISH2ACTION project locally.
WISH2 ACTION
Country Team
ABOUT WISH2ACTION PROJECT
Women’s Integrated Sexual Health
(WISH) is a multi-country programme which aims to improve access to Sexual and
Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for women and girls in areas of highest
unmet need. WISH is split into two separate Lots – Lot 1, focused in West
Africa and implemented by a consortium led by MSI, and Lot 2, called
‘WISH2ACTION’ focused in East and Southern Africa and Asia and implemented by a
consortium led by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) with
MSI as a key implementing partners.
The Project Team will contribute
to the fulfilment of IPPF mission in the area of SRHRs and to fulfil this
vision competent staff are required to in the following positions:
WISH2ACTION PROJECT DIRECTOR
ONE 1 POSITION
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will lead the
PPAZ WISH2ACTION and the WISH2ACTION project team to deliver the Department for
International Development (DFID)-funded Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH)
project. PPAZ is part of IPPF’s leadership in this global effort within the
WISH to action consortium to reach young, poor and hard to reach women and men
with integrated family planning services through a results-based contract with
DFID. The role will support, and monitor performance of the project budget,
work plan and project team within the MA.
This position will lead the
project; managing relationships with external stakeholders, coordination of
employees responsible for technical, financial and service delivery activities
associated with the WISH2ACTION Project. You will be directly responsible for
the management and overall successful performance of the PPAZ’s national
WISH2ACTION project.
KEY TASKS
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The Programme Director is the
lead focal point for the IPPF W2A global project management team based in
Nairobi to work together to reach project goals and targets, leading and
supporting the team to reach the project results.
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Leads internal and external
project planning and reporting including annual work planning with technical
and implementing partners including capacity building and technical assistance
to cluster partners.
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Responsible for leading quality
and timely reporting of project results from the MA to the project hub.
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Utilise project, country and
donor data to analyse project progress, update strategies and improve service
delivery.
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Leads the team to develop
innovations, tools and approaches to improve access to quality, voluntary
family planning and other Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services,
eliminating barriers for young, marginalised, poor and underserved groups through
the project.
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Work collaboratively and
effectively with consortium partners (where present) to support and drive
shared project results and to oversee and implement evidence-based innovations
and practice shared globally to increase women’s choice and access to SRH
services.
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Supports and ensures strong,
timely and compliant financial management of the project working with the
project finance manager, the finance director of the MA and the W2A consortium
Commercial Advisor.
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Drive effective communication and
collaboration between the in-country consortium partners and project
stakeholders, including regular meetings and facilitating solutions to project
challenges.
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Ensure knowledge sharing and
learning and oversee the development of syntheses and dissemination of lessons
learnt from the project within the MA and IPPF for reporting and dissemination.
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Develop and deliver a range of
detailed financial and narrative reports e.g. project review, reports to the
project Hub.
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Represent the MA and the project
at relevant technical stakeholder meetings within the national environment. In
liaison with the MA director and the W2A project team acts as contact and
liaison point with the DFID in country team to maintain effective communications
on the project progress and challenges.
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Coordinate with the [IPPF Member
Association] to ensure an integrated and collegial approach, draw on expertise
within the [IPPF Member Association] and to ensure shared learning between
[IPPF Member] and the WISH2ACTION programme
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
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Grade 12 with 5 ‘O’ levels
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Postgraduate qualification in
public health, social science or related field essential.
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Project Management as added
advantage
EXPERIENCE
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Over 10-12 years of experience,8
years at Senior Management level or post graduate Degree with 5-7 years’
experience leading and managing complex projects to successfully deliver
donor projects, DFID and payment by results contracts would be advantageous.
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Significant experience of
managing SRH/FP projects management to include the development /implementation
of FP policies, programmes and service delivery approaches in an operational
context.
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Comprehensive technical knowledge
of integrated sexual and reproductive health (SRH) service delivery approaches,
health systems strengthening and health markets, with an understanding of
service delivery for young people and the poorest from a gender and rights
perspective.
SKILLS
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Excellent interpersonal skills
with a proven ability to influence and negotiate.
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Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
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Strong leadership skills
including the ability to effectively engage a range of stakeholders.
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Excellent staff and team
management skills.
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Strong analytical skills.
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Excellent project management
skills including experience of reporting to donor agencies.
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Excellent budget management
skills.
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Excellent time management skills
to meet tight deadlines.
OTHER PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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The candidate must adhere to the
safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role
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The candidate must be pro-choice
Please send
your application letter and CV clearly marking “The position being applied forâ€
by 7th December, 2018 at 17:00 Hours to:
The Executive Director
PPAZ Head Office
11 Nkanchibaya Road, Off Addis Ababa Road
Rhodes Park, P.O. BOX 32221,
Lusaka, Zambia
All soft copies of applications via email
to: ed@ppaz.org.zm and
copy jobs@ppaz.org.zm