Job Description
Job Description
- As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our organization's educational and healthcare programs and initiatives.
- Your role will involve coordinating with various stakeholders, managing project budgets, ensuring program effectiveness, and driving the achievement of organizational goals.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for social impact, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing programs in the non-profit sector.
Responsibilities:
Program Planning and Management:
- Lead the development of strategies, goals, and objectives for our educational and healthcare programs in alignment with the Foundation's mission and vision.
- Create detailed program plans, timelines, and budgets, and ensure adherence to set deadlines and financial parameters.
- Conduct needs assessments and research to identify educational and healthcare-related challenges and opportunities for intervention.
- Oversee the implementation of programs, ensuring high-quality delivery and efficient use of resources.
- Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including team members, partner organizations, and community representatives.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to assess program effectiveness and impact of our educational and healthcare programs.
- Collect, analyse, and interpret program data and outcomes to inform decision-making and improve program performance.
- Conduct regular program reviews, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes.
Partnership Development:
- Identify and establish strategic partnerships with relevant organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare providers and community groups to enhance program reach and impact.
- Collaborate with partners to develop joint initiatives, secure funding opportunities, and share best practices.
- Maintain positive relationships with existing partners and explore opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing.
Financial Management:
- Develop program budgets, closely monitor expenses, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare regular financial reports, including budget variances and forecasting, to support program decision-making and donor reporting.
Team Leadership and Capacity Building:
- Provide effective leadership and guidance to program staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team environment.
- Foster a culture of learning and professional development, identifying training needs and providing necessary support to enhance team members' skills.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and implement strategies for team improvement.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as international development, social sciences, or non-profit management). Master's degree is an added advantage.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in program management, preferably in the non-profit sector
- Strong understanding of program design, implementation, and evaluation methodologies.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation, including the use of data-driven approaches to inform decision-making.
- Familiarity with fundraising and donor reporting processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong leadership abilities, including the capacity to motivate and inspire teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.