Program Manager

An established company is recruiting for the following position. Overall purpose of the role - The Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating programs that align with the organization’s mission. - S/he will work on initiatives that focus on social impact, community development, and public service. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following: Program Development and Implementation: - Lead the design, development, and execution of high-quality programs that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals and donor requirements. - Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify program needs, priorities, and opportunities, ensuring alignment with local contexts and beneficiary needs. - Oversee program implementation, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. - Guide and support program staff in planning, executing, and monitoring program activities. - Cultivate partnerships with local communities, government entities, and other NGOs to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning: - Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation system, facilitating regular collection and analysis of program data and indicators. - Coordinate evaluations, assessments, and surveys to measure program impact and capture lessons learned. - Use monitoring and evaluation findings to inform program adjustments, enhance quality, and support evidence-based decision-making. Reporting and Documentation: - Oversee the preparation of timely and comprehensive program reports for both internal and external stakeholders. - Ensure accurate, timely data collection, analysis, and documentation of program activities and results. - Work with the Communications team to showcase program successes and share insights with relevant audiences. Team Management and Capacity Building: - Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the program team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. - Conduct regular performance evaluations and identify capacity-building needs for program staff. Organize training sessions, workshops, and mentoring opportunities to strengthen staff skills and knowledge. Partnership and Resource Mobilization: - Identify and build strategic partnerships with local and international organizations to encourage collaboration and resource-sharing. - Support fundraising efforts by contributing to proposal development, donor engagement, and resource mobilization activities.