Individual Consultant (Local): Project Manager
Organizational Context
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN agency dedicated to sexual and reproductive health and rights, population, and development. This role is based in New Delhi, India, and will contribute to UNFPA's mandate by managing projects focused on family planning and sexual and reproductive health.
Job Purpose
The Project Manager will be responsible for the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of projects related to family planning and sexual and reproductive health (SRHR) in India. This role is crucial for ensuring the successful delivery of project objectives, coordinating with various stakeholders including government departments, development partners, and civil society organizations. The position aims to strengthen health systems and improve public health outcomes by managing project activities, tracking progress against targets, and ensuring efficient budget utilization, ultimately contributing to UNFPA's mission of advancing reproductive health and rights.
Responsibilities
The Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day management of projects, ensuring alignment with UNFPA's strategic objectives and national health priorities. Key duties include developing detailed project work plans, coordinating project activities with implementing partners and government entities, and monitoring progress against established timelines and deliverables. The role involves managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and preparing regular financial and narrative reports for UNFPA and other stakeholders. Additionally, the Project Manager will facilitate communication and collaboration among diverse partners, provide technical guidance where needed, and ensure the effective resolution of any project-related challenges. This includes conducting field-based supervision and problem-solving to ensure successful project implementation.
Work Experience
Requires at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in programme/project management, preferably in family planning, SRHR, health systems strengthening, or public health. Experience in coordinating projects with government departments, development partners, and civil society organizations is essential. Experience in project planning, monitoring, reporting, and budget tracking is also required. Experience in family planning and/or SRHR programmes is desirable.
Skills
Strong project coordination and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze programme data and track results. Excellent communication, networking, and reporting skills. Good understanding of family planning and SRHR. Knowledge of health systems and public-sector service delivery. Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of Hindi is desirable.