Centre for Communication Impact Current Opportunity

Centre for Communication Impact (CCI) is a non-profit South African organisation based in Pretoria. CCI aims to improve the health and well-being of all South Africans through evidence-based strategic communication programmes. CCI seeks to employ a Project Manager who will be based in Pretoria for an upcoming USAID “Community-Based Violence Prevention and Linkages to Response in South Africa” Programme.

The programme aims to reduce GBV and intimate partner violence (IPV), which is essential to achieving epidemic control in South Africa.  The objectives of the programme are to address the spectrum of violence against children, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and neglect, with the aims to reduce the incidence of violence against children, adolescents, and young women.

Purpose of Job: The Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of technical and operational program management in order to optimize program performance and outcomes. This includes systematic monitoring of program results against targets and work plans, operationalization of programme standards, and employing data for decision-making and course correction. The Project Manager will ensure effective coordination with key stakeholders including government, CBOs, and private sector as well as robust sub-partner management. The Project Manager will ensure programme effectiveness and cost efficiency through appropriate human and financial resource management.
The following are the minimum qualifications required for the position.

Job Position: Project Manager
Location: Pretoria
Job Qualifications  
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Public Health, Health Administration, Management Social Work, or Business Administration with a focus on public health, social sciences, or related field;

Minimum Requirements 

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Management Social Work, or Business Administration with a focus on public health, social sciences, or related field;
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in technical and operational program management of large-scale complex development activities in developing countries;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in management of a PEPFAR-funded activity, including program planning, implementation, data use, monitoring and reporting;
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and effectively coordinate with a range of stakeholders including government, community and other civil society organizations, and the private sector;
• Demonstrated working knowledge of U.S. Government program management regulations;
• Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English.

Applications: To apply, send your application to [email protected] and submit the following:

•  A motivation letter, please indicate position being applied for in the subject line;
• CV to demonstrate expertise in the position with 3 contactable referees

Applications close on Thursday 16^th June 2018 

Please note that the position is contingent upon award.