Senior Manager, Africa Region (Remote)

About the role

An international NGO working for a "Healthy cities" initiative is looking for a Senior Manager for its Africa region. The role is remote, with travel to attend meetings up to 20% of the time and the ability to work across different time zones. The manager leads project management for selected cities, manages key stakeholder relationships, coordinates technical assistance, monitors and reports on progress, and needs experience leading complex programmes in international public health.

Key responsibilities

• Work with city government focal points from 8 to 10 cities to implement their chosen NCD or injury prevention intervention
• Develop project goals, budgets, timelines and milestones together with city focal points
• Monitor progress, compile data and narrative accounts of accomplishments, and troubleshoot bottlenecks and delays
• Coordinate technical assistance, facilitate stakeholder meetings and deliver presentations
• Facilitate regional workshops, virtual webinars and other network activities
• Assist with contracts, local subgrantees and vendors, and supervise city-based consultants as needed
• Process information and assistance requests from the programme team and the donor
• Support publicity opportunities with the Regional Communications Manager and Deputy Director

Required profile

• Minimum Master's degree in public health, public policy, public administration or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in public policy, urban health or public health
• Minimum 4 years leading the full project management life cycle, including budget management
• Experience leading complex programmes in international public health is a must
• Fluency in English and French is required
• Experience working remotely

Required skills

• Comprehensive project management skills and decision-making
• Strong understanding of government structures and policymaking in relevant geographies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong English writing