Job Description
WE INVITE APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION
INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH POLICY
The Institute for Health Policy
The Institute for Health Policy (IHP) offers an innovative, creative and exciting professional environment with outstanding opportunities for advancement. It is a regional centre of excellence in heath policy research, conducting work both in Sri Lanka and Internationally. In Sri Lanka, we work closely with the Ministry of Health, other ministries and development partners. Internationally we work with health ministries, international agencies such as WHO, World Bank and ADB, and leading universities such as Harvard University and University College London. Our work spans health systems, social protection and equity.
We are looking for a highly motivated, competent professional with prior experience in project management and research funding environments, and with an interest in our core areas of work.
We invite applications for a
PROJECT MANAGER / ASSOCIATE
(Ref: IHP/HR/2404)
POSITION SUMMARY:
■The position is part of the overall management team. Tasks will include: identifying business and grant funding opportunities; supporting research teams in proposal development and grant writing; handling communications with sponsors and clients; monitoring and supporting project and grant execution; supporting events, field work and other logistics; developing SOPs for improved corporate performance and leading training of staff in procedures; and supporting communications efforts.
■The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in research or similar funding environments, demonstrate maturity and good interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently with little guidance or supervision.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency in Sinhala and/or Tamil is an added advantage.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
- A post-graduate degree will be considered a plus.
- Familiarity with project cost management and budgeting, website and database applications and management would be advantageous.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender or age.
Interested applicants should email their CVs with a cover letter highlighting specific areas of experience to [email protected] by 30th April 2024, quoting the applicable
reference number.
www.ihp.lk
