Project Manager

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY Management and Administration '¢ Provide leadership and technical, operational, financial, and managerial leadership for successful implementation of project activities. '¢ Ensures that the program is technically sound, evidence-based, and consistent with funder and stakeholders' priorities. '¢ Provides oversight of program implementation including all activities, outputs and outcomes related to project management and administration, including reporting, budget development and monitoring, financial transactions, execution project plans, and project performance. '¢ Oversees the training of qualified program staff, assigning clear roles and responsibilities, providing effective supervision, and managing performance to ensure efficient operations. '¢ Ensures the project produces the specified results in the annual work plan(s) to the required standard of quality and within the timeline and budget parameters. '¢ Oversees budget pipeline development and budget monitoring. '¢ Conducts monthly reviews to ensure accountability of all project activities as well as the accurate and timely reporting of financial deliverables and obligations. '¢ Ensures that the project progresses in accordance to its contractual obligations and complies with donor regulations and internal organizational policies. '¢ Responsible and accountable to the Funding Agency Auditors on the project audit, to ensure all reports and documentations are in order and to follow through with the auditors on any queries. '¢ Responsible to oversee the Project Partner (JEJAKA) to ensure that their financial functions and reporting are in accordance with the agreement, timelines, plans, budget, procedures and guidelines. '¢ Report and consult the Executive Director/ Sections Heads and other key personnel on the project. '¢ Performs any other related duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director/Section Heads. Representation '¢ Acts as the primary project contact person and liaison, ensuring the project is represented with key stakeholders. '¢ Coordinates organizational relationship with partners and government agencies. '¢ Work closely with MAC to ensure compliance with programmatic targets and deliverables. '¢ Promotes the project through advocacy, presentations, and participation forums, workshops and conferences. Technical Leadership '¢ Advises on primary care and community health services to people living with HIV, and STI/RTI. '¢ Develops a detailed implementation plan in line with the agreed scope and resources. '¢ Oversees development of a monitoring and evaluation plan for the successive phases of the project to capture project performance and results. Skills and qualifications '¢ Degree/Diploma in Social Sciences/ Development Studies/ Law/ Health from a recognised University. '¢ Demonstrated diplomatic, management, and communication skills to liaise and advocate with governments, donors, thought leaders, and other key stakeholders including other implementing agencies. '¢ Proven ability to write reports and program documents, and deliver presentations. '¢ Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia and the ability to communicate cross-culturally. '¢ Ability to work independently with a minimum supervision. '¢ Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines. '¢ Ability to work in diversified environments. '¢ Good organizational skills, '¢ Strong training and facilitation skills. '¢ Able to follow organisational policies and procedures. '¢ Able to start immediately. '¢ Willing to travel when required.
Bachelor's or Equivalent