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PROGRAM MANAGER – ZAMBIA |
YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ACCESS ASSOCIATE |
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Posted 2018-08-13 02:24:52
Overview
The Program Manager will be responsible
for creating significant knowledge on the Ipas Zambia country programme. He/She
should be capable of understanding and successfully implementing international
sexual and reproductive health programs.
The Program Manger will provide first
hand support to the Country Director in managing operations in Zambia office to
maximize the delivery of Ipas Zambia’s strategic goals.
The Program Manger will demonstrates
commitment to the women and girls served by the programme through pragmatic and
effective decision-making, acting with a sense of urgency and providing timely
guidance to staff.
A Program Manager will work with the
team, providing technical leadership for the Zambia program under the direction
of the Country Director. This position is also responsible for the development
and implementation of strategies and work plans to ensure that program goals
and objectives are met at the country level.
The Program Manager will provide
strategic guidance and input in program implementation, development of annual
work plans, proposal development, analysis of programmatic results,
identification and resolution of challenges related to program performance,
application of lessons learned and best practices to improve program
performance, donor reporting, financial monitoring, and personnel management.
The Program Manager will also maintain close relationships with in-country key
stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. The Program Manager will work
at a national level to provide technical leadership for the Zambia program
under the direction of the Country Director.
Responsibilities
§ Co-ordination the programme work in the country office.
§ Contributing to new program design and strategy, ensuring
alignment with Ipas mission, values, and strategic plan.
§ Responsible for managing the execution of programmatic work,
ensuring high-quality project implementation.
§ Providing guidance on programmatic, budget, and contractual
obligations, including donor reporting.
§ Developing award work plans and conduct routine program
analyses, including regular review and use of monitoring data and
organizational quality standard indicators, a to track progress against key
indicators using performance metrics, and engage project team(s) to adjust
plans as needed
§ Working with the team in developing award budgets and track
spending, using financial management tools, conducting regular review and
analysis of financial data, and engaging the project team(s) to adjust plans.
§ Providing strategic and technical guidance including
ensuring that all programmatic issues are addressed in an effective,
cost-effective and timely manner, including ensuring support and input from
headquarters.
§ Working with the Team in adapting and implementing
organization-wide initiatives, systems, and policies; Monitoring for compliance
with organizational policies
§ Managing and supporting donor reporting process, including contributing
to report documents and soliciting input from various project team members,
ensuring quality and timely submission.
§ From time to time, being part of field activities in program
sites in order to provide programmatic oversight and assistance.
§ Supporting the Country Director in representations with
government and other critical stakeholders t national and province level
meetings when requested.
Internal & External
Customers / Suppliers as well as Third Parties
§ Collaborating with the Country Director and
operations/technical leads in reference to allocation of resources, budgetary
issues, and program results.
§ Coordinating work with North Carolina Programs Support on
program implementation, field level challenges, and other program issues.
§ Working with Programme Support Team on implementation of
program work plans, budget review, and development of proposals and donor
reports.
§ Reporting to the Country Director in reference to special
requests, strategic planning, and program results and progress
§ Supporting the Country Director in external relations
through the representation of Ipas among partners and key stakeholders and
promoting Ipas’s mission through delivering presentations at relevant meetings
and conferences.
§ Helping to develop and maintain national and provincial
level partnerships with donors, government, INGOs, NGOs, and others
§ Supporting recruitment, development, and mentoring of
program staff
§ Providing leadership, supervision, support, guidance, and
constructive feedback to staff and consultants, including the development and
tracking of annual performance objectives
Requirements
§ At least 5 Years’ experience in a Management position
§ At least 7 years personnel, programmatic, and financial
management experience, preferably in development with an International
Non-Governmental Organization
§ Demonstrated strengths in strategic planning and programs
management, including strong interpersonal and supervision skills.
§ Experience working on technical components of comprehensive
SRH programs which include improving service delivery at the health systems
level and engaging and working with community stakeholders to improve women and
girls ability to access available services
§ Relevant post-graduate degree (e.g. MPH, MBA, etc.) or
comparable experience in implementing and managing complex programs at national
scale
§ Previous supervisory experience of a minimum of four full
time technical staff members required
§ Cross-cultural work experience required
§ Fluency in written and spoken English
§ Must be eligible to work in country without sponsorship
§ Must be able to travel up to 25%
Key Characteristics
§ Strong communication skills
§ Business Acumen
§ Diplomacy
§ Strong Interpersonal skills
§ Strong Leadership/management skills
§ Meticulous Planning and organization skills
Professional Knowledge and
Skills
§ Strong writing and presentation skills
§ Working knowledge of development and women’s sexual and
reproductive health and rights
§ Working knowledge of project management and strategy
development
§ Working knowledge of budget management including forecasting
and tracking spending.
§ Working knowledge of managing project operations and
logistics
Preferred Requirements:
§ Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
§ Experience working in a non-profit organization
§ Project and budget management experience
§ Past experience with Ministry of Health at county and
district and provincial level.
All applications are to be received not later than 23rd August 2018
To apply please visit jobs-ipas.icims.com.