Job Brief
Heartlines seeks a Project Manager to lead the development and implementation of the Fathers Matter project across South Africa (www.fathersmatter.org.za).
The Project Manager will be the primary point of contact with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate must be passionate about promoting the positive and active role of men in the lives of children. The candidate must be comfortable with Heartlines’ values-based approach and open to working with faith groups and many other social actors. The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO of Heartlines.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership of the project
Ensure consistency across the various project activities
Ensure the project key messages are sustained throughout the project implantation process
Lead all internal project planning sessions and project reviews
Manage overall project budget, progress, deadlines and adapt work as required Manage relationships with key partners and stakeholders
Manage relationship with project funders
Report writing and other project writing when required
Give input into and final approval on all content developed for website, social media, WhatsApp, audio-visual, radio, and written resources
Work alongside the Creative Producer in the production of 6 TV films to ensure consistency with project key messages
Work closely with the Research & Monitoring and Evaluation teams to ensure appropriate project data is collected, analyzed, and reported
Optimize and improve processes where necessary
Find new collaborative opportunities for the project
Lead the Fathers Matter teams
Qualifications and Experience
Non-negotiable
A degree in any discipline, but a Social Science, Communication or related field of study would be an advantage
At least 5 years of work experience
An Advantage
Relevant work experience in community development and/or social change communications programmes
Experience in project-managing multi-year donor funded projects. Experience using project management software and other productivity tools
Skills
A leader who knows their weaknesses and is happy to ask for help A good networker
An excellent team member
Excellent spreadsheet, database, and analytical skills
Excellent English writing and speaking skills
Ability to communicate in another South African language such as isiZulu or would be advantageous
Highly competent in MS Office programs