Project Director

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Project Director for supply chain programming in Cameroon to be funded through the Global Reaching Impact, Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE) Project. The program will cover the following technical areas: Strategy and Planning, Forecasting and Supply Planning, Delivery and Distribution, Logistics Management Information Systems, and M&E.

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit that makes foundational changes to health systems to protect people from diseases and improve their health. MSH collaborates with local partners, from the Ministry to the community, to strengthen and complement existing health systems. Since 1971, MSH has worked in more than 150 countries to help ensure sustainable, resilient, and equitable access to quality health care around the globe.

This position is subject to project funding.

The Project Director leads and manages the project and is accountable for project deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including vision and technical strategy; project management; documentation and communication; client(s) stakeholder(s) relationships; and coordination and synergy with other MSH projects and Home Office. This accountability includes effective contribution to business and resource development activities - including positioning, intelligence gathering, and proposal development - that contribute to fueling MSH’s mission.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical strategy and Project management:

a. Oversee implementation of program activities and provide high quality technical and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration of the project.

b. Serve as the primary project liaison from MSH 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.

c. Safeguard MSH’s reputation by ensuring that financial, contractual, technical, and political integrity is maintained and strengthened.

2. Project results and performance:

a. Develop (update and adapt as needed) and execute project deliverables including technical strategy, MERL plan and work plans as per award requirements, MSH technical frameworks and standards.

b. Ensure appropriate and timely documentation and dissemination of key learnings, results and deliverables for maximum project impact and business development using a variety of communication strategies and media.

3. Project and People Management:

a. Ensure effective award implementation in strict compliance with award terms and conditions, MSH and donor policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as local laws.

b. Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with project needs, local context and available resources.

c. Manage and mentor the project team as per MSH 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.

4. Client and other Stakeholder Relationships:

a. 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.

b. Identify and keep track of new business opportunities, communicating them to the relevant internal MSH stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
MPH, MBA or master's level degree in related field.

EXPERIENCE

At least 10 years of progressively responsible, relevant experience is required with demonstrated leadership and management abilities.

Former MSH experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in technical content relevant to the project (supply chain management focusing on the areas of: M&E, Strategy and Planning, Forecasting and Supply Planning).

Prior experience and success directing similar or larger international donor-funded projects.

At least 5 years of supervisory experience of teams and fostering collaboration in order to achieve goals, meet milestones, and produce high quality written qualitative, quantitative, and narrative deliverables.

Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills.

Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects is preferred.

Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.

Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.

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, CAs, and donor organizations.

Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.

Fluency in English and French required.

Local candidates strongly preferred.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.

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