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Post:Technical Project Manager, Johannesburg, South Africa
Organization:PATH
Location:Johannesburg,S.Africa
Tracking Code 5709
Job Description
To be considered for this
position candidates must have legal authority to live and work in South Africa.
International relocation and work permits will not be provided.
PATH is an international non-profit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential. PATH's Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Program (MCHN) works to apply effective, innovative approaches to broadening access to and use of key maternal and child health and nutrition interventions that address the most pressing causes of maternal and child deaths, poor health, and poor nutritional status. PATH is committed to improving child health and development, focusing on interventions during pregnancy, labor and the postnatal period and for children, especially in the first 2 years of life.
PATH seeks a Technical Project Manager (TPM) for a Maternal Child Health and Nutrition development project called the 'Window of Opportunity Project'. This project will focus on improving the health and development of children less than two years old in four districts in South Africa (John Taolo Gaetsewe, Nkangala, Uthungulu and Sedibeng) and one district in Mozambique. Using a participatory approach aimed at building community ownership and capacity, the project will work in partnership with local health and social services departments, including community based organisations, that provide child health and development services.
The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for providing technical guidance for the implementation of all the project objectives and interventions by the district project teams. S/he will be expected to work collaboratively with the project's technical Officers and District Project Managers and District Health and Development Mentors. The Technical Project Manager will report to the PATH South Africa National Project Manager (NPM) and will serve as a member of the project's core management team. The TPM will serve under the guidance of the Project Director, NPM and other regional technical staff.
Duties and responsibilities:
PATH is an international non-profit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential. PATH's Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Program (MCHN) works to apply effective, innovative approaches to broadening access to and use of key maternal and child health and nutrition interventions that address the most pressing causes of maternal and child deaths, poor health, and poor nutritional status. PATH is committed to improving child health and development, focusing on interventions during pregnancy, labor and the postnatal period and for children, especially in the first 2 years of life.
PATH seeks a Technical Project Manager (TPM) for a Maternal Child Health and Nutrition development project called the 'Window of Opportunity Project'. This project will focus on improving the health and development of children less than two years old in four districts in South Africa (John Taolo Gaetsewe, Nkangala, Uthungulu and Sedibeng) and one district in Mozambique. Using a participatory approach aimed at building community ownership and capacity, the project will work in partnership with local health and social services departments, including community based organisations, that provide child health and development services.
The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for providing technical guidance for the implementation of all the project objectives and interventions by the district project teams. S/he will be expected to work collaboratively with the project's technical Officers and District Project Managers and District Health and Development Mentors. The Technical Project Manager will report to the PATH South Africa National Project Manager (NPM) and will serve as a member of the project's core management team. The TPM will serve under the guidance of the Project Director, NPM and other regional technical staff.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Act as a technical expert in Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) activities at the national, district and sub-district levels; this will include providing MCHN technical guidance to all project activities.
- Working in collaboration with PATH's Window of Opportunity teams, develop specific work plans for improving the quality of MCHN services at district, sub-district, and facility levels.
- Working in collaboration with PATH's Window of Opportunity teams, oversee monitoring and evaluation plans for the projects activities and oversee monitoring to ensure achievement of project objectives.
- Contribute to the development of project reports, training material and strategic project documents.
- Supervise and provide technical guidance for South Africa based project technical officers.
- Represent PATH in district and provincial forums, disseminating PATH program experiences, advocating for proven effective MCHN and development models and approaches and sharing key lessons learnt and best practices.
- Provide technical support and management of the development and conduct of operational research and knowledge sharing activities.
- Ensure clear and timely reporting to, and communication with the National Project Manager.
Required Skills
- The Technical Project Manager must be a results-oriented health and development professional with an enthusiastic commitment to PATH's mission and demonstrated technical expertise in Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) with a strong ability to work in inter-sectoral interventions. Skills should include:
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines within a flexible, fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance for multi-dimensional and clinical MCHN and child development milestone-based projects.
- Ability to support district teams in planning for integrated MCHN programs for improved service delivery for the local government, health and social development structures.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and/or conduct operations research and the relevant experience in developing and managing best practice models.
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams of senior technical staff.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a demonstrated capacity to solve problems with energy, flexibility, attention to detail and a positive attitude.
- Strong English oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in the most common languages in South Africa.
- Willingness to travel regularly within South Africa as needed.
Required Experience
- Master's degree and equivalent experience in relevant discipline. Minimum 8 years experience providing technical assistance on systems strengthening in health and development projects in resource poor settings. Demonstrated experience in managing and providing technical support to district-based, integrated MCHN and development programming. Demonstrated experience working with the multi-sectoral district and provincial health and development officials would be an added advantage.
PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Location Johannesburg, , South Africa Position Type Full-Time/Regular
How To Apply
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Post:Country Director, Johannesburg,
South AfricaOrganization:TechnoServe
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Reporting Unit/Supervisor: Regional Dirctor, West and Southern Africa
I. Technoserve Background:
TechnoServe is an
international, non-profit economic development organisation founded in 1968
with the vision that a competitive private sector is an essential foundation
for economic growth and poverty reduction and durable development assistance is
rooted in market-based solutions. In keeping with this vision, TechnoServe's
mission is to work with enterprising people in the developing world to build
competitive farms, businesses and industries. In order to execute this mission,
TechnoServe undertakes technical assistance, demonstration and facilitative
projects to increase key capacities of individuals and businesses, strengthen
the transparency and function of labour, capital and product markets and
develop a more conducive environment for scalability of emerging industries.
TechnoServe operates in 25 developing countries with over 1100 employees, most of whom are Field Officers. TechnoServe begins with vigorous market analysis to identify growth opportunities and proceeds to build skills and forge partnerships, working across industries with a range of partners, clients and beneficiaries, from smallholder famers to multinational corporations. A substantial portion of the organisation's work is in agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and commodity quality and addressing gaps in processing and other agribusiness capacities. TechnoServe's programs increase smallholder and business access to new technologies, aggregation and storage mechanisms, markets, critical information and finance. TechnoServe also undertakes structured programs to identify and support high potential entrepreneurs in various sectors, through leadership mentoring networks, formalisation support, access to capital and development of sustainable business services such as accounting, finance, marketing and human resource management.
II. TechnoServe South Africa Background:
TechnoServe has supported South Africa's national agenda of black economic empowerment since 2003 by promoting entrepreneurial and business skills among previously disadvantaged populations. TechnoServe's ambitious agenda to transform the prospects for thousands of South Africa's youth is embodied in a growing portfolio of projects supported by a diverse set of donors. These include the Government of South Africa, multinational and national corporations and major foundations. Over 500 small and medium enterprises have increased their capacity and profitability through TechnoServe's scaled mentoring and business services and TechnoServe is now a leading innovator of interventions to transform the economic opportunity of South Africa's emerging farmer community by expanding their participation in the formal fresh produce supply chains of South Africa's major food retailers.
In partnership with major, multinational and South African corporate partners, TechnoServe recently launched the “Direct Farm” program with the ambition to put emerging farmers' produce on the shelves of a major national food retailer. TechnoServe's role includes training, mentoring, technical assistance and supporting links between the farmers and critical finance and retail markets. The first harvest of 15 tons of beans was delivered in September 2012 and classed Grade 1. Following the launch, several hundred tons of produce have been delivered and sold, with substantial further growth predicted. A second major pilot to produce and sell Butternut has been similarly successful. The pilots have provided a proof of concept for crop production, input supply and the delivery of produce in compliance with exacting standards. Under this program, TechnoServe is currently working with more than 300 high growth, smallholder farmers in three South African provinces. Under the leadership of the new Country Director, it is expected that this will provide a foundation to increase reach quickly to 1,500 farmers, and eventually to a much larger scale, making a major impact on economic development and job creation in South Africa.
III. Position Description:
Technoserve has mandated Boyden Global Executive Search Sub Saharan Africa to identify and attract a suitably qualified and experienced individual to take up the role of Country Director: South Africa.
The primary purpose of the Country Director role is to lead and manage TechnoServe's operations in South Africa, including fundraising, to achieve sustainable economic development in a cost effective manner, this includes:
Strategy:
TechnoServe operates in 25 developing countries with over 1100 employees, most of whom are Field Officers. TechnoServe begins with vigorous market analysis to identify growth opportunities and proceeds to build skills and forge partnerships, working across industries with a range of partners, clients and beneficiaries, from smallholder famers to multinational corporations. A substantial portion of the organisation's work is in agriculture, enhancing farm productivity and commodity quality and addressing gaps in processing and other agribusiness capacities. TechnoServe's programs increase smallholder and business access to new technologies, aggregation and storage mechanisms, markets, critical information and finance. TechnoServe also undertakes structured programs to identify and support high potential entrepreneurs in various sectors, through leadership mentoring networks, formalisation support, access to capital and development of sustainable business services such as accounting, finance, marketing and human resource management.
II. TechnoServe South Africa Background:
TechnoServe has supported South Africa's national agenda of black economic empowerment since 2003 by promoting entrepreneurial and business skills among previously disadvantaged populations. TechnoServe's ambitious agenda to transform the prospects for thousands of South Africa's youth is embodied in a growing portfolio of projects supported by a diverse set of donors. These include the Government of South Africa, multinational and national corporations and major foundations. Over 500 small and medium enterprises have increased their capacity and profitability through TechnoServe's scaled mentoring and business services and TechnoServe is now a leading innovator of interventions to transform the economic opportunity of South Africa's emerging farmer community by expanding their participation in the formal fresh produce supply chains of South Africa's major food retailers.
In partnership with major, multinational and South African corporate partners, TechnoServe recently launched the “Direct Farm” program with the ambition to put emerging farmers' produce on the shelves of a major national food retailer. TechnoServe's role includes training, mentoring, technical assistance and supporting links between the farmers and critical finance and retail markets. The first harvest of 15 tons of beans was delivered in September 2012 and classed Grade 1. Following the launch, several hundred tons of produce have been delivered and sold, with substantial further growth predicted. A second major pilot to produce and sell Butternut has been similarly successful. The pilots have provided a proof of concept for crop production, input supply and the delivery of produce in compliance with exacting standards. Under this program, TechnoServe is currently working with more than 300 high growth, smallholder farmers in three South African provinces. Under the leadership of the new Country Director, it is expected that this will provide a foundation to increase reach quickly to 1,500 farmers, and eventually to a much larger scale, making a major impact on economic development and job creation in South Africa.
III. Position Description:
Technoserve has mandated Boyden Global Executive Search Sub Saharan Africa to identify and attract a suitably qualified and experienced individual to take up the role of Country Director: South Africa.
The primary purpose of the Country Director role is to lead and manage TechnoServe's operations in South Africa, including fundraising, to achieve sustainable economic development in a cost effective manner, this includes:
Strategy:
- Strategically select areas of work, partnerships and methodologies that most effectively contribute to poverty reduction, and assure excellence of implementation through total quality management and evidence-based decision-making;
Leadership:
- Develop, inspire and enable a team of South African and international professionals to deliver high quality results;
- Effectively manage human resources, finance and back office functions to optimise cost-effectiveness;
Fundraising:
- Secure funding to sustain and grow TechnoServe's contribution to the economic development of South Africa.
- The successful incumbent will be a mature individual with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage effectively at all levels with stakeholders in Government, Commerce, Industry, Financial entities, Development agencies, small scale farmers, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders across the region. He/She will be an effective influencer, with a proven track record of delivery and high performance, able to develop and present thought leadership and insight.
- An entrepreneurial individual with sound commercial, negotiation, business development and financial skills, backed with a strong commitment to sustainable development. Of critical importance is that this individual is analytical with well-developed planning, programme management and decision-making skills. Hands-on and proactive, comfortable operating in a complex, matrixed working environment that is geographically dispersed.
- IV. Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position fall into a few broad categories:
Strategy:
- Regularly develop and adapt the country's strategic vision and direction and execute it in keeping with TechnoServe's overall strategic plan;
- Identify and pursue innovative solutions to poverty reduction;
- Identify opportunities where TechnoServe can play a role in catalysing more competitive, inclusive industries and entrepreneurship;
- Undertake industry assessments, market research and other analytical exercises that generate insight into opportunities for TechnoServe to achieve its mission.
Leadership:
- Recruit, orient and provide for the professional development of highly effective staff in all functions;
- Motivate, inspire and enable a team of South African and international professionals to deliver high quality results.
Fundraising:
- Secure funding for the country program by developing concepts, leading sound project design and writing winning proposals;
- Cultivate and maintain TechnoServe in-country partner and donor relationships with USAID and other US government agencies; local government, bilateral and multilateral development/donor organisations; foundations and relevant local NGOs; private sector associations and corporations.
External Relations:
- Establish and foster relationships with a broad network of donors, practitioners, government representatives and business leaders in the South African economic development field, assimilating and contributing to new developments in the sector;
- Liaise with media, public, Government and Government agencies, as well as other NGOs to ensure that TechnoServe's image is preserved and enhanced;
- Communicate with bilateral and multilateral agencies and develop relationships that seek to promote TechnoServe's mission and objectives.
Operations:
- Oversee the design, planning, high quality and timely execution of TechnoServe programs in the field;
- Plan for and execute robust monitoring and evaluation of program outputs and outcomes;
- Ensure cost-effective delivery of donor and client commitments;
- Contribute to the documentation and sharing of knowledge within the broader TechnoServe community.
Administration
Ensure high quality and timely donor reporting;
- Oversee all TechnoServe South Africa financial affairs, including budgets, adherence to effective internal financial controls and review of monthly financial reporting;
- Act as legal representative of TechnoServe in South Africa, conducting all affairs with the government, the media and partners in keeping with TechnoServe policies and procedures;
- Maintain good governance practices for all TechnoServe related entities in South Africa in accordance with South African law;
- Participate in and comply with all TechnoServe corporate processes such as the annual planning process, attendance at the annual Country Directors meeting, preparation of program status and pipeline reports and oversee the correct and complete updating of the corporate measurement system.
V. Required Skills and Experience
- An advanced degree in Business Administration / Economics / Agriculture / Management or a related field;
- In excess of 10 years' solid professional experience with progressively higher levels of responsibility;
- In excess of 5 years experience leading a business unit or large scale project with responsibility for aspects of operations;
- A minimum of 5 years experience working in the African environment, preferably in Southern, East or West Africa;
- Private sector experience gained in Management Consulting, Agri-business and / or Food Processing, Financial Services, industries would be highly beneficial;
- Good working knowledge of economic development, agricultural value chains and entrepreneurship promotions;
- Proven capacity to fundraise effectively and to represent the organisation among a diverse range of stakeholders;
- Strong diplomatic skills to support and develop effective working relationships with government, implementing partners and donors;
- Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in forming, leading, and motivating complex, multi-disciplinary and challenging field operations and teams to achieve results;
- Well-developed programme and project managements skills with a strong track record in general management, operations management and administration;
- Well-developed entrepreneurial skills backed by sound commercial knowedge;
- Strongly analytical with demonstrated skills in problem solving;
- Experienced negotiator and with a track record in consensus building and coordination of diverse stakeholders and partners;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent oral and written communications are essential. Fluent in English – reading, writing and speaking.
VI. Application Instructions:
Please contact Fay Voysey-Smit at Boyden Global Executive Search, www.boyden.com/fay-voysey-smit.
TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer.
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