Project Officer at Jhpiego
Job Overview
Project Officer at Jhpiego
Project Officer at Jhpiego
Jhpiego
Dar es Salaam
Overview
The Project Officer will act as a main point of contact for assigned projects and will work in close collaboration with the RISE Core Management Team, the Senior Program Manager, relevant Country Office staff, and assigned organizational Hub leadership structures. Specifically, the Project Officer will support RISE global award projects and cross cutting functions, with a focus on centrally funded HIV prevention programming, RISE HIV programming in Tanzania and other assigned countries, partner engagement, and cross cutting management functions including communications and knowledge management.
In close collaboration with Senior Program Manager and other relevant staff, the Project Officer will develop and deliver solutions to further enhance effectiveness of the projects and the delivery of services within the established scope, budget and timelines for the supported area. This position is accountable for ensuring that strong project management methodology, practices and tools are being applied. Supports budget development and review for the in the assigned projects.
This position will proactively identify opportunities to implement quality improvement and assurance initiatives in the assigned project area.
Additionally, this position will support New Program Development (NPD) initiatives.
Responsibilities
Leads & Proposals
Provides input and recommendations to support the generation of leads for New Program Development (NPD) opportunities in Countries supported and for multi-country, global awards as assigned
Collaborates with relevant technical and programmatic staff to provide input and recommendations on proposals of low-to-moderate complexity
Writes budget inputs, budget reviews, workplan matrixes and project management narrative sections used to inform and influence the development and design of low-to-moderately complex proposals and overall development management
Supports Country Directors and other stakeholders within Country Office(s) and/or at the global level on leads development i.e. initiating relationships between Country Director(s) and NPD liaisons, supporting NPD Country plans, drafting concept notes
Fosters country relationships and customer service with country and global program teams to identify and support needs
Start-Up Activities
Acts as a partner and provides specialized support to assigned RISE global program and Country Office(s) in the development of high-quality workplans and project charters in alignment with program strategy and scope
May partner with members of the Project Team to establish working parameters and guidelines
Initiates start-up activities and after action reviews
Analyzes the feasibility and potential impact of new initiatives, process improvements, solutions; provides recommended course of action
Implementation & Control Activities
Interprets and advises Project teams on the effective application of project management practices and methodologies, ensuring compliance with Jhpiego’s internal Project Management curricula requirements (PM@Jhpiego)
Manages and monitors project management standards for assigned project
Interprets internal / external challenges in the industry environment; recommends course of action and best practices to improve processes and/or services
Solves moderately complex problems requiring analysis of multiple variables, including consultation with multiple stakeholders i.e. workplans, budgets
Ensures the quality delivery of workplans and progress reports are delivered on-time to appropriate stakeholders
Identifies opportunities to improve policies and supporting materials to increase their effectiveness for employees, people managers and partners while meeting compliance and business objectives
Identifies programmatic issues, concerns and gaps of high concern or impact to the delivery of services; initiates investigations / problem resolution within defined parameters and escalates as needed
Monitors and assesses service, productivity and efficiency levels within assigned project(s) and escalates any technical, project management, financial and/or compliance concerns as needed
Facilitates routine weekly/monthly/quarterly operations or other coordination meetings, drawing attention to any current problems/concerns requiring attention or resolution for assigned projects
Ensures knowledge management is maintained for all projects
Contributes to reports for the Leadership Team with highlights / updates on programming within the assigned area
Close-Out Activities
Manages close out process according to internal processes and donor guidelines
Conducts After Action Reviews for closed out projects
Ensures quality final report is delivered
Required Qualifications
Graduate Degree i.e. MPH with 3 years’ relevant working experience.
Certified in PM@Jhpiego (Jhpiego’s internal project management curricula) or Project Management for Development Professional (DPro). If these certifications have not been completed, the successful candidate must complete within 60 days of hire.
Proven experience in workplan development, reviewing quarterly and annual reports, providing budget inputs and conducting program close-out
Understanding of basic financial management principles and budgeting
Strong understanding of at least 2 technical areas Jhpiego works in, with strong preference for HIV prevention programming experience
Knowledge of USG rules and regulations
Strong organizational skills
Strong writing skills
Team player
Excellent written and oral communication skills with diverse groups
Excellent problem-solving skills
Office 365
Travel: Ability to travel 30%
Fluent in written and spoken English
Fluency in a second language (French, Portuguese, or Spanish) preferred but not required
The salary range for this role is expected to be: $55,470- $73,960.
Total Rewards:
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
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