Pamela Steele Associates Programme Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
Pamela Steele Associates Programme Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
About PSAPamela Steele Associates (PSA) is a niche management consultancy with a mission to ensure that no patient in developing countries suffers due to lack of essential medicines.
Founded in 2013, PSA is headquartered in Oxford, UK and has regional offices in India, Kenya and Nigeria.
Working with governments, NGOs and the United Nations, we research, train and provide technical assistance, deploying technical specialists to transform health and humanitarian supply chains in collaboration with client teams.
Our Values
Humanitarian: we work for the alleviation of suffering;
Ethical: we work with integrity;
Service-driven: we use our professional expertise to meet our clients’ needs.
Pragmatic: we apply general principles and frameworks but listen and adapt to the differing needs of our clients;
Innovative: we seek to learn and apply new ideas, and embrace new technologies;
Collaborative: we collaborate with partners, clients and service providers for mutual benefit and support, to create a strong team;
Respectful: understanding local culture is important for effective change so we work with local partners who are familiar with the context.
Our Team
PSA’s Business Development team forms part of the Supply Chain and Business Development Unit, which consists of the following teams:
Consultancy and projects team
Operational research team
Training and professional development team
Business development team
Who We Are Looking for
You will have passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
The Programme Manager will:
Drive project achievements through individual and team efforts;
Facilitate sustainable changes through proactive network mobilisation and management;
Lead by example in developing a working environment focused on impact and defined by integrity and fairness;
Encourage and value input from others, as well as provide clear feedback and reports;
Communicate strategically and proactively, share information; and
Demonstrate ethical behavioural all times.
Job Purpose & Overall Responsibilities
The Programme Manager is critical to the success of the PFSA Supply Chain Transformation Programme.
The post-holder will be the architect of a comprehensive project plan, including dependencies and risks, for this three-year, country-wide project.
The holder of this role must work across many teams, many organisations, many countries and many time zones to ensure the project plan is executed successfully.
S/he will adequately manage all resources allocated to the project (people, funds, equipment) to achieve positive results within the agreed time-frame.
The complexity of the project entails a lot of uncertainty. Therefore, a systemic approach valuing diverse point of views in an inclusive manner will be a key element for success. Innovative approaches will have to be fostered, as previously used good practices may not be relevant in context and could serve only as guidelines.
Core Details
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with regular national travel to project locations and some international travel
Our package: Attractive depending on skills and experience
Contract type: Fixed term – 3 years (with possibility of extension)
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week: this is a full - time role
This role reports to: Supply Chain Transformation Director (UK-based)
Staff reporting to this post: Project teams
Annual budget for the post: TBD
Key Responsibilities
The Programme Manager will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Supply Chain Transformation Director.
The incumbent will facilitate the implementation (through the project teams and project partners) of the PFSA Supply Chain Transformation programme in Ethiopia.
The Programme Manager’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Project Management
Manage project to completion
Ensure the project is delivered on schedule and within scope and budget
Supervise and pilot the achievement of project tasks
Manage the project team’s performance of project tasks
Secure acceptance and approval of deliverables from the project stakeholders and the donor
Coordinate engagement of stakeholders across workstreams, facilitate communication and ensure a collaborative working relationship between partners in a highly demanding and frequently changing environment
Manage project risks and issues
Raise risks and roadblocks to
the SC Transformation Director
Capture project stakeholder risk and issues
Drive resolution and mitigation for project risks and gaps
Align project stakeholders on risk resolution status
Drive project status awareness
Develop the project plan with the project team
Assist in creating communications, including status reporting and risk management
Provide core team project status updates
Ensure project reports are provided on time and to the required quality level
Oversee project quality
Manage the monitoring and evaluation system
Ensure that lessons learnt are accounted for in the project enhancement plans
Integrate gender and diversity in the analysis, conception and monitoring of the project
Link inputs/activities/outputs/impact to ensure effective and efficient use of project resources
Ensure quality and timeliness (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual) of reporting with means for verification
Manage the Handover Plan and Exit Strategy
Lead team and support them towards the objectives of the project
Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Successful project management skills such as scoping, planning, monitoring and reporting, risk management and budget management for events such as launches and process improvement execution;
Comfort in navigating ambiguity and maintaining a sense of urgency to help drive components of the project to completion in a complex and uncertain environment;
Experience developing effective relationships across teams and organisations, earning the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders from all levels of the organisation, and facilitating collaboration to drive consensus and decision making;
Strong leadership and management skills in coaching, communication, facilitation, team leadership and business management.
Essential
At least 10 years’ senior-level work experience in Africa, working at national level over several years
Extensive project management and project implementation experience
Proven ability to manage large complex projects using proven approaches
Collaborative approach, engaging with high energy
Excellent communication (verbal and written),with excellent interpersonal communication skills
Fluency in English(speaking, reading and writing)
Experience in leading organisational change and of complex transformations
Proven diplomatic and public relations skills, including the ability to build internal/external collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues
Demonstrable technical expertise in project, budget and resource management, and strong management skills in complex programmes with numerous staff members
Strategic and systemic thinking for, and proven leadership experience in, independent planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating of programmes, projects and activities, and making decisions based on the best information available
Ability to acquire or develop new information, new thinking and analysis
Ability to develop personal contacts to negotiate significant or controversial issues involving diverse viewpoints, goals or objectives
Ability to solve problems pragmatically, and plan using analytical, conceptual, strategic and forward-thinking capacities
Capacity to develop strong personal contacts with senior public servants and global leaders, and experts from various sectors
Strong leadership skills in fostering teamwork, developing and motivating others, managing change and conflict-resolution
Ability to develop personal development programmes for counterpart staff
Excellent client reporting skills
Ability to operate successfully with minimal or no supervision, setting own milestones and goals
Capacity to be effective under pressure, remain results-oriented, and multi-task
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness to undertake up to 25% international and domestic travel
Desirable
Over five years of experience in the supply chain and logistics field
Over five years of experience with donor-funded projects, preferably in public health and humanitarian programme management or governance
Advanced degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Experience with pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, or supply chain management systems in stable and emergency situations
Business development skills and experience in proposal writing
Ability to grow and develop business by attracting local and international resources and building alliances
Experience using recognised agile project management methodologies (Kanban, PRINCE2, etc.)
Ability to mentor and coach PSA team members by providing direction, input, and feedback, and lead the hiring of new staff
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 6th January 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Pamela Steele Associates Programme Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
