Project Manager

JOB PURPOSE

To lead and manage the implementation of an integrated, multi-sector humanitarian response in Buner District, ensuring timely, equitable, and high-quality delivery of primary healthcare (PHC), nutrition (CMAM/MAMI), MHPSS, immunization, protection, and WASH services through facility-based, outreach, and community platforms. The Project Manager ensures compliance with humanitarian standards, donor requirements, and government protocols while strengthening health systems, promoting community engagement (RCCE/SBCC), and enabling evidence-based, accountable programming.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership & Representation

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for integrated PHC, Nutrition, MHPSS, and WASH interventions at district level.
• Represent organization in district-level coordination forums including DHO meetings, nutrition platforms, EPI coordination, and inter-agency forums.
• Maintain strong liaison with District Health Office (DHO), EPI, LHW Program, Social Welfare, and relevant line departments.
• Engage with donors and partners (ACF, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, etc.) to ensure alignment, visibility, and compliance.
• Lead coordination for multi-sector integration and referral pathways (health–nutrition–MHPSS–protection–WASH).

2. Programme Planning & Implementation

• Lead development and execution of detailed implementation plans aligned with proposal targets, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee delivery of integrated services across PHC services (OPD, MNCH, SRH, BEmONC), Nutrition services (CMAM/IMAM, OTP, MAMI, MIYCN, supplementation), MHPSS services, WASH and IPC interventions, and RCCE/SBCC activities.
• Ensure effective functioning of PHC facilities (including BEmONC sites) and Outreach Medical Teams (OMTs).
• Ensure equitable access for vulnerable groups (women, children, PWDs, elderly, flood-affected populations).

3. Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight

• Ensure adherence to national and international standards (IMAM/CMAM, PCPNC, Sphere, WHO guidelines).
• Conduct regular supportive supervision of health facilities, OTP sites, outreach sessions, and community interventions.
• Monitor quality of clinical services, nutrition programming, MHPSS delivery, and WASH/IPC compliance.
• Lead implementation of IDSR and outbreak preparedness mechanisms in coordination with DHO and WHO.

4. MEAL, Reporting & Data Use

• Ensure strong coordination with MEAL/MIS teams for data collection, validation, and reporting.
• Oversee timely submission of high-quality reports (daily, monthly, quarterly, donor reports).
• Utilize data dashboards, output trackers, and analysis to guide decision-making and adaptive programming.
• Ensure data quality audits, beneficiary verification, and compliance monitoring.
• Promote learning through quarterly reflection sessions and documentation of best practices.

5. Team Management & Capacity Building

• Supervise multidisciplinary teams including doctors, LHVs, nutrition staff, outreach workers, psychologists, and support staff.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, mentoring, and supportive supervision.
• Identify capacity gaps and facilitate training (CMAM, IPC, PSEA, RCCE, MHPSS, etc.).
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and performance excellence.

6. Supply Chain & Operations Management

• Ensure uninterrupted availability of medicines, nutrition supplies (RUTF, MMS, IFA), vaccines, and equipment.
• Oversee LMIS, stock monitoring, and prevention of stock-outs.
• Coordinate logistics for outreach teams and facility operations.
• Ensure proper infrastructure support including facility rehabilitation and WASH improvements.

7. Community Engagement & Accountability (AAP)

• Ensure effective implementation of RCCE/SBCC strategies using community platforms (LHWs, committees, support groups).
• Oversee establishment and functioning of Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanisms (FCRM).
• Ensure community participation, inclusion, and transparency in service delivery.
• Strengthen trust and accountability through regular engagement and feedback loops.

8. Compliance, Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with donor regulations and organization policies.
• Integrate PSEA, safeguarding, gender, protection, and inclusion across all interventions.
• Identify operational risks (security, access, disease outbreaks) and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support audits, evaluations, and donor monitoring missions.

9. Other Duties

• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor in line with project objectives.

Declaration:

Our organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. It also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Only short-listed candidates will be called for a test/interview. Positions may be filled on a rolling basis. Qualified female candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.