To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- In collaboration with the respective project team leader, create project plans for each regional project for review by the Senior Program Design Director. Ensure that:
- Proposed activities align with Mercy Ships strategic and tactical program policy,
- Activities and Outcomes are correctly captured and achievable,
- Activities, Outcomes, and Goals address the identified need,
- Activities align with the information represented in the budgets, and
- Documents are well written and grammatically correct.
- Work with Finance at the ISC to create project budgets and monitor expenses.
- When needed, serve as the project manager in the region – including the coordination of logistics (vehicles, lodging, venue, catering, team meals, etc.) and construction management personnel.
- When Team Leaders or Project Managers are available, assist with introductions, coordination of the team with the partnering agency (local hospital, for example), and other government officials and partners.
- Develop an overall Infrastructure Development Framework and relevant development and construction standards that can use across Mercy Ships for programmatic planning and project implementation.
- Coordinate closely with the Program Design Director to identify potential partners for Regional Projects.
- In collaboration with the draft final reports for each project for review by the Senior Program Design Director.
- Coordinate with Finance and Senior Programs Design Director to reconcile project expenses for the final reports.
- Where applicable, participate in Assessment Teams and assist the Country Engagement Director to have an understanding of the countries’ needs and build relationships with local partners.
- Maintain statistics on regional projects in Mercy Ships Programmatic format.
- Maintain programmatic relationships after ship departure – including government, hospital, and NGO officials.
- Represent Mercy Ships to international organizations/companies, articulating Mercy Ships Vision, Mission, and Values and programmatic objectives in the target region
- Preserve and enhance the reputation of Mercy Ships, ensuring the organization’s experience and expertise is well communicated and consistently presented.
- Help research, analyze and recommend new approaches and concepts to improve support effectiveness and impact.
- Other duties as assigned
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