Project Manager

Purpose of the post:  To assess, consolidate and further develop the 2 dossiers – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) & Environment for MSF South Asia. In consultation with the Director of Strategy and Planning, MSF SA to build on work undertaken so far in both dossiers and design and craft a roadmap ahead .

The core objectives -

§        § Develop a strategy to further build, enhance and design the 2 dossiers to integrate the ambitions in our day-to-day working:DEI & Environment

§  Assess comprehensively the work undertaken in both dossiers and provide concrete blueprint of way ahead

§  In consultation with the Director-Strategy & Planning, construct the 2026-2031 strategic plan components of DEI & Environment , guiding development of appropriate objectives and key results.

§  Ensure delivery of project objectives within scheduled time, scope and in line with defined quality standards.

 Deliverables:

1.     ​Develop plan of action - To be presented to Management Team on integrating DEI/environment ambitions in ways of working

2.     Dissemination on Paper on Caste - Implement the Engagement Strategy developed for the Paper on Caste System in the Sub-continent. Undertake workshops with external experts on the Paper increasingly bring the discussion around caste and discrimination into the internal regional discussions at MSF.

3.     Enhancing DEI Working Committee’s Role - Undertake Capacity building of MSF SA DEI Working Group’s role and activities

4.     Contribution to Strategic Plan 2026-2031 – Analyse comprehensively and critically the work undertaken so far on both DEI & Environment and provide concrete inputs in developing a vision of DEI & Environment in the new SP.

5.     Dossier on Climate - Assess and build a sustainable dossier for the region through inter-departmental collaborations (e.g. ICT) on climate, environment, and health. Based on 2023 Carbon Foot print Report,  establish a sustainable carbon footprint reduction roadmap, managing e-waste, and pursuing other transversal initiatives.

Reports to: Director Strategy and Planning, MSF South Asia

 Duration of assignment: 6 months

 Office location: MSF South Asia – Colombo, M2M Varenda Building, W A D Ramanayake Mawatha, Colombo – 02.

Requirements

Education:

·       Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent

Experience:

§  3+ years of active experience working as a project or program manager managing large, complex projects programmes throughout the entire project life cycle.

Competencies:

§  Proven experience and knowledge in DEI and Environment

§  Have a proven track record in providing strategic guidance, governance and managing projects across organisations.

§  Ability to take technical activities and shape them into strategic intentions, connecting topics from a systems/holistic perspective and highlighting inter- and co-dependencies.

§  Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce clear and concise written documents.

§  Proficient in development of objectives and measures at the strategic organizational level.

§  Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

 We offer:

·       Consultancy fee:  LKR 765,792/- to LKR 887,763/- per month (final fee will depend on the scaling of the CV as per MSF criteria)

·       Medical: Accident Insurance coverage

·       Work from office (25% work from home)

HOW TO APPLY - Please send a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (both should be in one document) by clicking on the link below:  https://msfindia.zohorecruit.in/jobs/Careers/

·       The position is for “Sri Lankan Nationals only”

·       Last application date: 24th January 2025

Remarks: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.