Terre des hommes Lausanne (Tdh) is a Swiss child welfare foundation, that provides assistance and protection to vulnerable populations worldwide. Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carries out projects related to Child Protection, Access to Justice, Mother and Child Health, and Livelihood Programs in Kabul, Herat & Nangarhar provinces.

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects in the Health and Protection sector. This role involves managing resources, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes aligned with organizational objectives and sector-specific standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Design

• Develop detailed project plans, including objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables, aligned with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Conduct needs assessments with the support of the MEAL dept to identify key health and protection issues in the target area/population.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design effective interventions, focusing on areas such as public health, child protection, gender-based violence (GBV), or mental health support.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies during project planning.
• Develop a follow-up plan to manage the project budget on a monthly basis. Ensure the overspending and underspending lines will be reported to the finance dept on a regular basis.
• Monitor the project progress on a monthly basis and provide feedback to the program technical staff.

Project Implementation

• Coordinate and oversee project activities, ensuring they are executed on time and within budget.
• Supervise field teams, healthcare staff, and protection staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Provide feedback to the health and protection staffs and make the follow up action plan for the better implementation of the project activities.
• Ensure the integration of cross-cutting themes like gender equity, disability inclusion, and sustainability into project activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with donors, government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and community leaders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project partners and beneficiaries.
• Organize stakeholder meetings and ensure effective communication of project progress and challenges.
• Supervise the implementation of the local partner activities in the province and in the region.
• Participate in the monthly coordination meeting of the partner in the country.

Resource Management

• Manage project budgets, ensuring proper allocation of resources and adherence to financial policies.
• Procure goods and services necessary for project execution, following transparent and ethical procurement practices.
• Recruit, train, and manage project staff, ensuring high levels of team performance.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare detailed progress reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors.
• Document best practices, case studies, and lessons learned to inform future projects.
• Ensure that all project documentation is organized and accessible for audits and evaluations.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience:

7+ years of experience in project management within the Health and Protection sector, including experience in humanitarian or development settings.

• Proven experience managing projects related to healthcare delivery (managing the BHC, mobile health team)  protection programs (general protection, child protection), or mental health and psychosocial support.

Skills:

• Strong project management skills, including proficiency with tools like MS Project, Trello, or similar.
• Familiarity with donor compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills for risk assessment, budget management, and M&E.
• Knowledge of local laws, policies, and best practices in health and protection.

To apply, please click on the link below:

https://jobs.af/jobs/project-manager-health-and-protection/apply