Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Rwanda. Only local Rwandan Nationals will be considered.
Zenysis is a technology startup, founded in 2015, that builds advanced open-source and enterprise data integration and analytics software for public health and development entities in low- and middle-income countries. Our vision is to transform how public and private sector stakeholders access and use data to address the world's most pressing development challenges.
At Zenysis, our impact is not limited to our partnerships in developing and implementing our technology. Rather we define impact by our success in helping our users access the full power of their data so they can act on valuable insights to build and sustain high performing, equitable systems, deliver lifesaving resources to millions in need, prevent and track pandemic diseases, rapidly standup emergency responses, and improve service delivery efficiency and quality.
Currently funded by USAID, the Global Fund, Gavi, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and PAHO among others, we are operating at both the global and country levels, with teams supporting programs in 17 countries across Africa, Asia, and South America. As a technology startup working in the traditional development space, we are unique. As such, we are a diverse team composed of entrepreneurs, engineers, diplomats, project managers, as well as global health and international development experts.
At Zenysis, we are proactive about ensuring a healthy work/life balance and invest heavily in learning, and personal development. As a global company, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core parts of our values and how we conduct ourselves as a team.
The role:
Zenysis is seeking a Senior Program Officer to support the Rwanda Health Analytics Platform (RHAP) project. RHAP is a Zenysis analytics platform implemented to assist users make informed decisions on national health programs. The Senior Project Officer (SPO) will be responsible for managing projects with top-down oversight to ensure success by adhering to scope, budget, and timeline. S/he will oversee the administrative, contractual, financial, and logistical aspects of all projects implemented by Zenysis in Rwanda, including the management of Zenysis’ sub-contract under the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID).
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets ensuring they align with USAID and program goals and objectives.
- Coordinate and lead project activities including meetings, trainings, and workshops with government counterparts, partners, and other stakeholders at the country level.
- Lead the writing, formatting, and editing of all documents, including quarterly and annual reports, ensuring USAID (or other donor) branding and high-quality visuals are incorporated.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination between project teams, partners, and stakeholders and serve as the primary point of contact for the project.
- Maintain project monitoring and evaluation and use of data to inform program decisions.
- Oversee the integration of data from various sources including programmatic data, survey data, and data from other partners.
- Work with the project team to ensure data is being used to inform program decisions.
- Ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local partners, including government agencies, NGOs, and private sector organizations to support program implementation and sustainability.
- Contribute to the identification and development of new and/or scaling of current projects and initiatives.
- Identify and address issues that may impact the successful implementation of the project and work with the project team to develop and implement corrective actions.
- Represent the project and organization at relevant meetings, conferences, and other forums both within the country and internationally.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in public health, business, public administration, management, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in project management in the global health or development sector, including 2+ years of USAID donor experience.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID Mission, Government of Rwanda, implementing partners, and local NGOs.
- Knowledge and familiarity with USAID rules and regulations, monitoring and evaluation indicators, and related policies.
- Demonstrated budgeting and financial management skills.
- Experience working in communications and/or data visualization.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter describing why you are the best fit for this position. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Rwanda. Only qualified, local candidates in Rwanda will be considered.
Zenysis is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
