Project Manager, Maternal Health

We are seeking a Project Manager to manage and drive the implementation of a multi-year, multi-million dollar Maternal Health program. He/she will play a key role in Touch's operations and in reducing maternal and newborn mortality in the Lake Zone of Tanzania. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Maternal Health program and coordinating Touch's partners involved in the on-the-ground activities. The Project Manager will also be the focal point for our major donors and will work with Touch senior leadership to cultivate relationships and develop partnership opportunities.

He/she will work under the overall direction of our Country Director, a former McKinsey Senior Engagement Manager, located in Tanzania. Responsibilities of the role may be adapted based upon the experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Manage the implementation of the Maternal Health program, working largely independently as well as in collaboration with Touch leadership, program partners, and program funders
• Manage grants and supervise on-the-ground activities (e.g. training, construction) of implementing partners, including sub-contractors, vendors and other local and international partners, ensuring that they deliver on agreed upon objectives within time frame and budget
• Own and manage relationships with donors and funders
• Manage and monitor program budget
• Manage the program Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system, including data mining and corroboration from multiple sources
• Conduct data analyses and prepare reports on program implementation progress and impact for management, funders or other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with USAID and other funder requirements, Government of Tanzania relevant regulations, and Touch internal organizational policies and procedures
• Maintain holistic and detailed understanding of program work as well as opportunities for expansion, collaborating with Touch team to integrate program activities and findings within Touch's overall strategy
• Communicate regularly and effectively internally and with program funders and partners

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the Project Manager may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties. 

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge, Education, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years relevant professional experience in program management, development or fundraising
• Masters or Doctorate degree in relevant field (e.g.  MPH, MBA, MPA, MD, international development) or equivalent demonstrated professional experience
• Prior management experience in a consulting environment within the developing world preferred
• Experience working with donor regulations, in particular with USAID funded programs
• Experience in grant-writing and donor research
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solid relationship-building skills and cross-cultural sensitivity: ability to interface with external constituents from a variety of backgrounds
• Good judgment and discretion to represent the Touch Foundation in a highly professional manner, as well as respect for local "culture."
• High proficiency in the use of Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft word

Touch Foundation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).

to apply

Qualified applicants shall submit their CV and cover letter to Touch_Foundation_Jobs@mckinsey.com, stating the position being applied for in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.