Program Development Manager

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. Key Responsibilities: Program Leadership and Management - Provide strategic oversight and coordination of all programs, ensuring alignment with the Centre’s mission, values, and strategic plan. - Lead the development, implementation, and review of program work plans and budgets in collaboration with department heads. - Support high-quality project design through logical frameworks, clear indicators, risk analysis, and sustainability strategies. - Oversee program implementation to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies. - Strengthen coordination and collaboration across programs to enhance integration, synergy, and efficient use of resources. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) - Design, operationalize, and continuously strengthen a comprehensive MEL framework across all programs. - Lead systematic analysis of program performance using OECD DAC evaluation criteria. - Ensure MEL indicators, learning objectives, and accountability mechanisms are embedded in proposals, work plans, and reports. - Oversee baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and end-line evaluations to assess progress and impact. - Translate evaluation findings and community feedback into adaptive program improvements. Data Management, Reporting, and Accountability - Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality program reporting to donors, partners, the Board, and internal management. - Lead in-depth data analysis to inform evidence-based planning and strategic decision-making. - Strengthen community feedback and accountability mechanisms. - Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and ethical standards. Learning, Innovation, and Impact - Promote continuous learning through reflection sessions and cross-program knowledge sharing. - Document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and impact narratives. - Collaborate with Communications and Fundraising teams to showcase evidence of impact. - Drive innovation in program design, delivery, and monitoring approaches. Capacity Building and Staff Development - Build capacity of program and M&E staff through coaching and mentorship. - Support adoption of participatory approaches and digital MEL tools.    Strategic Collaboration and Partnerships - Support evidence-based proposal development and donor engagement. - Represent the Centre in external forums and partnerships. - Contribute to institutional strategies and operational plans.