Regional Program Manager - Boresha Afya - 5 Vacancies

The Robert Gallo Maternal Aids Healthcare Initiatives is a leading non-profit organization working to improve the health care of 2.5 million mothers infected with HIV in Lesotho, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Brazil, Guatemala, India and Sri Lanka. Working together with national partners to strengthen health systems and community capacities, we are committed to scientific evidence and policy dialogue both as foundations and objectives of our work

A Regional Program Manager shall oversees the implementation and execution our programs within a designated geographic region, ensuring successful delivery of services, managing local teams, building stakeholder relationships, and monitoring program effectiveness to achieve regional goals, often reporting to a national or global program director.

Key responsibilities

Work with GMAHI International in the region and the RD team to review and implement funding strategies to meet agreed funding objectives and targets.
Regional leadership in the development and implementation of GMAHI policies, systems and tools in fund raising and grants management
Ensure countries and the Regional Center develop resource development strategies which are regularly reviewed, updated and implemented
Effective coordination of staff in GMAHI departments and network partners towards effective fundraising and grants management.
Conduct research and analysis of donors in the region so as to increase understanding of the donor environment in Africa as well as long-term perspectives and preferences.
Map and identify Network Members - in consultation with the Head of Network Coordination & Development – who could complement GMAHI work in any funding opportunity.

Skill & Experience

Past experience working in a similar capacity at a regional level
Extremely strong communication, negotiation and representational skills and ability to work at a regional level
Superior information analysis skills
Knowledge of key funding issues and donor priorities in the region
Significant experience in fundraising in a competitive environment and niche issue
Experience of leading donor engagement and consortium building
Ability to work with a team of technical leaders working on priority themes of health & care and Social protection
Good understanding of project design, project cycle management log frame development.
Demonstrable experience and knowledge of major bilateral donors, Trusts & Foundations and a wide range of charities.
Skills to train and support partners in developing resource mobilization strategy and the techniques of fund raising.
Proven track record in contract management and donor servicing
Strong numeracy skills, with understanding of budgets and spreadsheet

Competencies

Results Orientation towards own and team’s role in line with organizational priorities, decisive, passion and drive for high quality work - Working with others, in a team environment, receiving and providing feedback, contributing to the team’s success, and managing conflicts if it occurs
Leading Others by defining organizational and team’s vision, supporting development of team members
Self-Management, by demonstrating Integrity and credibility, leading by example, committed, knowledgeable and confident on the job functions and superior communication skills
Ability to engage, seek and provide clarity and deliver on issues that are not always clear
Willingness and interest to work with a network focused approach, engaging with, supporting and maximizing on potential of network members
Language skills

Education Qualifications

Bachelor degree and professional qualification in a relevant subject (development studies, social sciences, engineering)
Fluent spoken, read and written English
Minimum 2 years’ experience of working at a senior management level in International development sector.
Track record of project and programme management with significant financial and budget management responsibility
Track record of managing and leading dispersed teams

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together with their CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications to recruitment@gmahi.org no later than
19 th March 2025.
The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
Paper applications will not be accepted.
All attached documents should be saved using the candidate’s name.
Applicants should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.
Applicants without suitable qualifications/registration or vaccination experience will not be considered.
Successful applicants for all positions must be willing to travel extensively across Tanzania regions.