Safe Motherhood Ladies Association (SMLAS) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit making organization committed to empowering women, youth, and families to take responsibility for their health. For over two decades, we have utilized community-centred strategies, including capacity building, local dialogues, and engagement with traditional and community leaders, to foster health and well-being in our target communities. Our areas of focus include youth empowerment, adolescent reproductive health, nutrition interventions, family planning, capacity building, and community advocacy.
Position Summary:
SMLAS is at a pivotal stage of implementing a comprehensive 2-year restructuring strategy (2025-2026) that will position the organization for greater impact. We are seeking a dynamic, midlevel Project Management Specialist with strong business development skills to lead the roll-out of this strategy. This role encompasses administration, advocacy, business development, and project management to strengthen SMLAS’ operations, donor engagement, and project implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
Administration:
- Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements for the organization.
- Lead organizational systems restructuring, including updating and streamlining processes.
- Revise and standardize institutional documents such as policies, frameworks, and procedures.
- Manage internal governance systems and documentation for audits, board reviews, etc.
Advocacy:
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and community leaders.
- Develop and implement advocacy plans aligned with SMLAS’ mission and programs.
- Represent SMLAS in key stakeholder meetings, conferences, and events to promote organizational visibility.
Business Development:
- Identify funding opportunities and lead proposal development, ensuring alignment with donor priorities.
- Write high-quality concept notes, proposals, and grant applications for donor submission.
- Lead budgeting for proposals and work with finance teams to ensure budget compliance.
- Set up and manage cross-functional teams for project and proposal delivery.
Project Management:
- Oversee the implementation of approved projects, ensuring they meet timelines, deliverables, and outcomes.
- Lead field visits, needs assessments, and data collection to inform project design and execution.
- Develop comprehensive project reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and adapt implementation plans as necessary to achieve results.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Public Health, Social Work, Project Management or related field. Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management in the development sector, preferably in health or gender-based programs.
- Proven experience in business development, including proposal writing, fundraising, and donor engagement.
- Strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of successful partnerships.
- Experience in organizational administration, governance, and compliance processes.
- Knowledge of reproductive health, family planning, and community mobilization programs is a strong plus.
- Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to lead diverse teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Equal Opportunity: Safe Motherhood Ladies Association (SMLAS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring fair treatment in its recruitment and employment practices. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, or any other non-merit factors. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. SMLAS is dedicated to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and our recruitment process reflects this commitment.
Method of Application
Interested candidates are kindly requested to complete the application form and attach a cover letter and CV in one pdf file. All applications must be submitted by 27th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.Interested and qualified? Go to Safe Motherhood Ladies Association (SMLAS) on forms.gle to apply
