Job Description
Job Overview
- Our client requires a Programs Manager who will primarily be responsible for driving and improving the organization's programmatic direction.
- The ideal candidate will be working for an organisation whose theme of focus is protecting women and the girl-child against sexual and gender based violence.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop program strategy including delivery approaches and model
- Ensure program quality and learning
- Provide overall leadership to the Programs Unit.
- Influence funding priorities by sharing new learnings from ongoing programs
- Ensure program quality assurance and conduct periodic program audits
- Identify partners and strengthen partner relationships
- Establish/strengthen reporting mechanisms to ensure timeliness in reporting.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Skills, Qualifications & Skills
- Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Gender, Public Health or another related field. A Postgraduate Degree in any related field is desirable and will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in programs design and implementation.
- Conceptual abilities, strategic thinking and analytical writing skills.
- Organizing skills and capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with the International and National legal framework on gender equality and women’s rights.
- Experience in designing and implementing gender-transformative approaches
- Experience in developing gender and GBV program strategies and models
- Proven skills in grant proposal writing, research and data management.