Projects & New Business Development Manager

About Us:

Established in 1987, Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) an affiliate of Marie Stopes International Reproductive Choices (MSI), is one of the largest organisations in Zimbabwe focusing on providing quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH)/ family planning services. In its service provision, PSZ compliments the Ministry of Health and Child Care and collaborates with other stakeholders to provide modern and affordable products and services through various service delivery channels which include the Public Sector, Commercial Sales, Outreach services
as well as Static Clinics. PSZ is seeking outstanding candidates for the following positions:

1. PROJECTS & NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location: Harare

Reporting to: Senior Manager Technical Services

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

The Role

The Projects & New Business Development Manager plays a crucial role in shaping the programme in planning, implementation, coordination, management and reporting of donor projects. Accountable for budget traking, progamme cycle and grant management and budget tracking. Serve as primary donor contact person for the organisation. Developing new business through engagements with potential donors, partners and foreign agency, drafting concepts and proposals.

Duties

• Programme Management: Coordinate effective and efficient overall implementation of the programme in line with donor agreements, providing guidance to channels (outreach; PSS; Centres and Youth) and project performance update.
• Budget/Grant Management: Safeguarding grant management in line with donor expectations, coding  expences and monitor expenditure in line with donor budget.
• Donor & Stakeholder relations management: Serve as a primary donor contact person for the organisation and coordinate programme and organisational compliance to donor regulations and special agreements.
Coordinate contractual agreements at national & sub-national level with relevant ministries and government departments.
• Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: Work with the M&E Department and monitor programme performance to ensure donor deliverables are achieved. Facilitate projects researches and M&E to ensure service delivery performance is on track and facilitate timely submission of accurate reports to donor and internally.
• New Business Development: Develop fundraising strategies, plans, campaigns, and capital development initiatives and identify new opportunities. Lead in preparation of concept notes, grant proposals, donor reports, packages and materials in creating new business opportunities for the organisation.
• Anti-Fraud and Bribery: Uphold the organisations’ AFB policy and create donor confidence and collaborate  with internal audit and ensure donor audit recommendations and compliance requirements are strictly enforced.
• Compliance and Statutory Requirements: Ensure that all donor agreements and regulations are met.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage project officers and coordinated business development team, build their capacity and strengthen competency and professional development.

About You

You must be a self-starter who is able to work with minimum supervision and must have:
• Education: A first degree in Business Management or Administration, Finance, Accounting, Marketing or related field from a reputable institute. A Master of Business Administration or related field is a distinct advantage.
• Experience: At least five years’ experience in a leadership role in the Not-For-Profit sector combined with experience in the for-profit sector. Experience in business development, projects and grant management.
• System Proficiency: Knowledge of financial management systems, an appreciation of budget tracking and management. Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365 resources, with experience using online shared resources like SharePoint and remote servers.
• Donor Relations: Knowledge of donor requirements for budgeting, grant management, concept/proposal writing and programme reporting is essential.
• Remote Collaboration: Experience of working with colleagues in geographically separate locations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent report writing skills. Have strong interpersonal skills and should be able to communicate at all levels.