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Project Manager

posted

10-01-2024

apply before

25-01-2024

category

Community Services & Development

job type

Project Manager

experience

unknown

advert type

contract

qualification

Diploma

salary range

unknown

SIPPA and SurfAid are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a new 3 year project.
Reducing Gender Based Violence and Supporting Survivors in Solomon Islands
This project aims to change community behaviours and support victims of gender based violence.
The Project Manager role is a fixed term full time 3 year contract, based at SIPPA Honiara Office.
This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager, to take ownership of a new initiative and drive real change.

Responsibilities

Project Design, implementation and adaptation 60%
  • Co-leading Project Design with SurfAid Program Manager
  • Managing project implementation, ensuring operations align with project principles and activities are delivered within budget and on time as outlined in the project plans
  • Ensure project adaptations are approved and implemented as required
  • Managing Project Risks - identifying, mitigating, documenting and reporting risks
Stakeholder Management 20%
  • Convening and supporting the governance group
  • Negotiating, liaisoning and communicating regularly with all stakeholders including MFAT, SI government ministries, CSOs and others
Project Monitoring and Reporting 20%
  • Managing all aspects of project monitoring, ensuring correct data collection
  • Writing and coordinating monthly, quarterly and other reports
  • Overseeing financial reporting

Working relationships

  • Reporting to the SurfAid Country Program Manager and SIPPA Programs Manager
  • Work closely with all SIPPA and SurfAid staff.
  • Engagement with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, SafeNet members, MFAT and all other stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

  • Degree or diploma in Health, Project Management or related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing a donor funded program, including responsibility for implementation, monitoring and reporting
  • Experience working in the GBV sector in response or support services
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including high level of written and spoken English
  • Ability to resolve problems encountered and to seek assistance with problem solving as required
  • Demonstrated commitment to the rights of women and girls
  • Excellent Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Characteristics:

  • “CAN DO”-attitude / Achievement orientated
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills
  • Self-motivated to complete tasks
  • Confident in talking about and discussing Sexual and Reproductive Health=

Please note any applicant must have a right to work in Solomon Islands.

If you want any further information please contact Rebecca on email rebecca@surfaid.org If you meet the job criteria and wish to apply please send a cover letter with a response to the selection criteria (maximum 3 pages) and your CV (Max3 pages) via email to rebecca@surfaid.org or submit hard copy application to SIPPA Office in Chinatown.

This Project is funded under Aotearoa New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Application deadline: # 26th January 2024

SIPPA and SurfAid provide an inclusive and diverse workplace where all are valued. We actively encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds who share our values.

SIPPA and SurfAid are committed to safeguarding and promoting a safe environment for all, including a ‘do-no-harm’ approach. The successful applicant will be required to get a criminal record check.