The Program Manager will provide crucial programmatic and operational support for the overall coordination, implementation, and management of the MCGL and UNITAID Stop AMDR Rwanda Project and contribute to the achievement of program objectives, under the Rwanda Country Office. T
he Project Manager will work closely with Project Leads to develop innovative strategies to incorporate in annual work plans and detailed implementation activity plans with a focus on developing project plans that are evidence based and in line with technical approaches, best practices, and available resources.
Reporting Structure:
Title: Program Manager
Grade: 10
Department/Project: MCGL Project
Position Reports To: Chief of Party MCGL Rwanda Project
Positions Supervised: TBD
Location: Kigali
Responsibilities
- Support the MCGL Chief of Party, UNITAID Stop AMDR Rwanda Project Director and technical teams in the overall coordination and management of project activities, ensuring alignment with work plans and project objectives.
- Assist in the development of detailed implementation plans, annual work plans, activity schedules, and operational budgets.
- Work closely with MCGL and UNITAID Stop AMDR Rwanda Project team to conduct joint planning and implementation efforts, ensuring harmonization of project plans and efficient leveraging of project platforms and systems, promoting efficiency and avoiding duplication.
- Facilitate effective communication and coordination among the MCGL consortium partners, regional teams, and relevant stakeholders and promoting collaborative implementation.
- Monitor program progress against established targets, budgets and timelines.
- Identifying potential challenges and supporting the development of timely solutions.
- Contribute significantly to the drafting and review of high-quality project reports, presentations, and other required documentation for the donor and stakeholders.
- Ensure project activities are implemented in compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and national guidelines.
- Ensure weekly tracking of performance and facilitate project team and Rwanda utilization of data to guide program interventions.
- Assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Ensure that project activities are executed successfully, completed within given time frames and project scopes are achieved with the highest quality outcomes.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for program-related meetings, workshops, field visits, and events
- Work closely with the Project Leads, Finance Admin staff, and HR team to ensure compliance with financial, HR and administrative procedures, and ensure efficient use of resources
- Assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Ensure documentation and dissemination of best practices and innovative program approaches in the program and support the project leads to keep inventories of all technical documents including standard operating procedures.
- Maintain effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant departments functions are kept informed of strategies.
- Contribute to abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, and success stories, and collaborate with the communications team to develop stories for internal/ external use and deliver on the project s communication plan.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s Degree in public health, International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master s Degree in Public Health, HealthCare related studies or project management is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7 to 8 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, coordination, or operational support for international development or public health projects.
- Demonstrated experience working with donor-funded projects, with an understanding of project cycles and reporting requirements.
- Experience in coordinating diverse teams and managing relationships with multiple partners, preferably in Rwanda or similar low-resource contexts.
- Proven ability to support large-scale programs and manage competing priorities effectively.
Technical Skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for reporting, correspondence, and presentations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant project management software.
- Familiarity with financial management principles related to program budgeting and expenditure tracking.
- Basic understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles as they apply to tracking program progress and outcomes.
Core Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines under pressure.
- High level of personal initiative, adaptability, and ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the organization and the objectives of the program.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
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Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.
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Application Deadline: July 23, 2025
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