Program Manager

RTI International
ENVISION - Neglected Tropical Disease Control Program DRC
Position Description / Program Manager

Research Triangle Institute (RTI International) is an international, independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services that meet the highest standards of professional performance.

ENVISION is a five-year cooperative agreement through which RTI supports and expands NTD control and elimination in priority countries and will further the development of evidence-based policies and standards globally.

Position Summary:
The primary function of the Program Manager is to provide programmatic support for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the ENVISION project. The Program Manager will work closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to support effective implementation of ENVISION’s contributions to the national NTD program. This position reports to the Resident Program Advisor (RPA), ENVISION DRC.  The Program Manager’s main responsibilities include: 

Program Planning/ Development/Coordination
Under the direction of the RPA, the Program Manager will supervise and monitor all ENVISION project activities and will:

• Assist the RPA in monitoring of ENVISION activities by attending meetings as required with ENVISION counterparts and visiting project sites for reporting on progress measured against expected results noted in ENVISION annual work plan.
• Make field visits to project sites to assess program implementation and report back to the RPA
• Contribute to the development of technical activities based on the strategic directions of the program.
• Participate in program and activity planning and implementation.
• Assist the RPA in coordinating with the partners at the central level such as IMA, World Vision, CBM and the MOH NTD team for all ENVISION related program activities.
• Provide overall programmatic support to the RPA.

Information Processing

• Provide written reports of program activities at the direction of the RPA
• Contribute to the annual work plan and semi-annual reports, at the direction of the RPA
• Prepare presentations and graphic material for ENVISION reports, work plans, and other documents
• Assist in the preparation of ENVISION briefs and other summary materials
• Contribute to the capture and dissemination of information on project activities, outcomes, best practices, and lessons learned including success stories and articles for publication on the ENVISION website and in other fora;
• Represent ENVISION DRC and RTI, as requested by the RPA, at technical meetings.

Management and Administrative Tasks

• Assist the RPA and Finance Manager with budgeting for programmatic activities
• Support in-country project meetings. This may include booking rooms, coordinating schedules, issuing and tracking meeting invitations, preparing meeting agendas and supporting materials, and preparing meeting notes;
• Maintain project files for technical deliverables (including those from grantees);
• Maintain project activities calendar and monitor completion of routine internal reports;
• Provide information to RPA and Finance Manager on financial forecasts and recommend request for payment.
• Prepare list of supplies and equipment required for various ENVISION activities with guidance from RPA and work closely with Finance Manager to ensure procurement.

Requirements:

• Congolese National with a degree in public health or related field and 5+ years of experience  in program management with an international NGO or health research program;
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of community-based programs in partnership with the Ministry of Health;
• Extensive field experience in targeted districts and solid understanding of the realities and complexities of working in hard-to-reach villages with marginalized and disadvantaged groups;
• 3+ years’ experience in managing complex projects, preferably managing multiple partners across multiple sites and districts in cooperation with the Ministry of Health;
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, and be proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and strong command of oral and written English;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, including Word, Power Point, and Excel;
• Candidate with working experience with USAID funded program or RTI Projects will be preferred.

Contact
Interested local organizations should send an email expression of interest to mndombe@rti.orgstating their official organization name and contact person to receive the full RFA by March 4th, 2016.