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Job Description
The Program Manager will be a seasoned professional who can manage the day-to-day aspects of the program and contribute strategically to the success and impact of the overall Project. He/She will Plan the program’s goals and objectives while acting as a liaison between program staff and the Executive Director (ED) and is critical in driving evidence-based decision-making and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Provide effective support in the following regards
- Provide strategic leadership in designing, developing, implementing and alignment of activities with organizational & project goals, ensuring activities contribute to program success and impact.
- Manage the program budget in collaboration with the Finance Assistant/Accountant monitoring expenditure and cost allocated for activities, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with financial guidelines Donor reporting timelines and policies.
- Ensure timely liquidation of donor funds.
- Ensure the delivery of quality care and/or services is to the appropriate/required level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the program plan, priorities and timelines.
- Collaborate with the team to champion the development of annual workplan and implementation of activities to completion.
- Ensure planning and coordination of program activities proactively monitoring progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective actions.
- Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the program.
- Manage risks.
- Attend GON meetings, as deemed necessary and as assigned by the ED.
- Work closely with Case Managers, assigned program staff in achieving program deliverables and ensuring set targets are achieved.
- Supervise and lead the team providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
- Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture.
- Report the progress of the project at regular intervals to the ED.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly program reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations, to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Establish effective communication channels for ongoing engagement.
- Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the ED that will enhance the achievement of the project’s strategic objectives and the organization’s corporate existence
Additional Responsibilities:
- The Responsibilities (Above) are not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other related tasks as required and will be responsible for reporting and communicating progress and achievement of the specific assigned tasks.
Qualifications
- Must possess a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Sciences, Arts, Public Health, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
- Experience in roles with progressively increasing responsibilities, demonstrating a track record of success and growth in the field.
- Direct experience in implementing projects or programs, focusing on measurable outcomes and impact.
- Proven experience in community work and familiarity with GON Data capturing tools is required.
- Experience in managing or leading a team, providing guidance and mentorship and ensuring the effective coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Understanding of project management principles, with the ability to coordinate activities within project timelines, available resources and scope.
Location: Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria.
Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (in MS Word or PDF) to: a4csd2021@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
