Project Manager for The Wolbachia Method Project in Southern Vietnam (WMp-Svn)

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY
The Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation of all project activities within WMP-SVN. The Project Manager will utilise highly developed influencing, planning, project management and communication skills to provide the project with strategic insights, practical plans and advices to deliver activities, and to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
AUTHORITY
The Project Manager works with a high degree of autonomy under direction from the Project Coordinator.
The Project Manager will be responsible to manage all project staff. Direct line reports include Group Team Leaders/Managers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the successful implementation of the WMP-SVN project, providing strategic advice, monitoring and management support, ensure effective use of reporting mechanisms, and coordinate field activities among stakeholders and with Monash under direction of the Project Coordinator. The Project Manager is expected to perform the following responsibilities, but not limited to:
1,Build trusted valuable relationships with key leadership and operational roles within the project team to provide advice and direction; spanning strategic engagement with regulators and key stakeholders, through to implementation considerations of entomology, epidemiology, diagnostics and community engagement activities;
2,Supervise and provide technical assistance to Group Team Leaders/Managers and project staff as required;
3,Ensure there is regular open communication to work through and support the resolution of issues as they arise, managing and mitigating risks to ensure the success of the WMP-SVN;
4,Identify and suggest opportunities for implementation improvement, and where relevant provide guidance in implementing new procedures, protocols, or methods;
5,Track and report on key project milestones and implementation activities;
6,Ensure compliance of assigned activities with Good Clinical Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, PIHCMC and Ministry of Health’s policies or other standards as appropriate;
7,Ensure that the WMP-SVN meets their obligations and contractual criteria;
8,Manage the field implementation budget, including:
▪Management of resources for field activities in accordance with the approved budget;
▪Adherence to administrative, project management and financial rules and regulations;
▪Coordinate project procurement and logistics activities with administrative support personnel;
9,Represent the WMP-SVN at key stakeholders meetings.

EDUCATION
Relevant postgraduate qualifications – such as biological science, social science, medical science, public health or a general science degree, or extensive and highly relevant previous experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
1,Proven experience in planning and implementing large-scale and complex projects, particularly in an environment where there are continuous changes;
2,Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain trusted valuable relationships, ideally across a range of institutions and communities;
3,Previous experience in a role requiring deep levels of engagement with regulatory bodies and/or community groups;
4,Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to influence, negotiate, and provide advice with a wide range of individuals and agencies, especially those outside the WMP-SVN in order to achieve specific objectives;
5,Proven ability to act independently, take initiative within established management guidelines, and have the ability to be self-organising, work under pressure and meet deadlines;
6,Ability to implement new systems and procedures that will contribute to increased operational efficiency;
7,Demonstrated ability to be a collaborative and supportive team member, who can be insightful, proactively helpful and bring value beyond the immediate needs of the day-to-day role;
8,Demonstrated ability in management.
KEY COMPETENCIES
9,Minimum 5 years of work experience in project management and implementation, donor liaison, operations, administration, or related functions (e.g. project director/coordinator of international health projects);
10,Work experience in large scale project implementation;
11,Extensive work experience in dealing with government stakeholders and the media;
12,Experience in preparing reports to donors and stakeholders, and coordinating the compliance to Vietnam regulations, grant requirements is an asset;
13,Experience in monitoring, managing and evaluating of projects;
14,Past experience in coordinating impact evaluation activities and familiarity with social-scientific research methods is an advantage;
15,Excellent command of both oral and written Vietnamese and English.
OTHERS
•Significant travel to oversee project sites, potentially for extended periods to immerse with local teams;
•Out of hours work (including evenings, weekends and public holidays) may be required to accommodate periods of increased work and travel;
•There may be peak periods of work during which the taking of leave may be restricted.