Project Last Mile Latest Employment Opportunity

Project Last Mile is a public-private partnership designed to leverage and apply the supply chain and marketing expertise of The Coca-Cola Company and its network of partners to improve distribution medicines and uptake of health services.

In South Africa, Project Last Mile is launching a strategic marketing program to drive meaningful behavior change among men to encourage higher uptake and retention of HIV treatment and care for life.

Job Title: Project Manager
Job Location: Gauteng

Purpose of the position is to plan, manage, and document all aspects of the project, working  closely with the Strategic Marketing Lead and Directory of Delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Providing project management support for Project Last Mile, including partner coordination and project management (i.e. workplan management, stakeholder engagement, PowerPoint development)
• Coordinating and driving complex governance structure;
• Monitoring and updating program budgets and interacting with clients as assigned;
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, outreach materials and briefing documents for clients;
• Providing coordination support for other relevant activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, International Affairs, Global Health, Supply Chain, Business in Emerging Markets or related field required; Master’s degree a plus but not required.
• Experience:
• Minimum of three years of related experience in the development sector;
• Solid life-cycle project management skills: strategic planning, partner coordination and implementation, budget tracking and reporting, proposal and budget development, staff oversight, etc.
• Experience with working on/managing donor grants;
• A working knowledge of public and private sector organizations;
• Personal Attributes:
• Willingness to travel in South Africa;
• Self-starter attitude and willingness to work independently;
• Effective oral and written communications skills;
• Ability to work and troubleshoot in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment;
• Adaptability and ability to re-prioritize according to a changing context;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with all types of stakeholders and personalities;
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to operate specialized software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat); and,
• Terms:
• Contract Duration: July 15 – September 30, with likely extension.
• Level of Effort: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Contract Type: Consultant

To apply

Candidates interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter and sample of recent PowerPoint presentation via email to Amanda Manchia ([email protected]) and Esther Abodunrin ([email protected])

Application Deadline: Friday, 5 July, 2019