Program Manager – Mwalimu kwanza, Elimu Bora project

Job Purpose

The program manager will provide overall leadership, coordination, and strategic oversight for the teachers motivation project. The role ensures effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities while maintaining strong partnerships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and monitoring of all project activities in line with approved workplans and budgets
• Provide technical guidance to project staff and ensure quality delivery of interventions
• Coordinate with local government authorities, schools, and partners to strengthen project implementation
• Oversee integration of gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding across all activities
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of high-quality narrative and financial reports
• Monitor project performance against indicators and ensure adaptive management
• Support capacity building of teachers, school leaders, and community structures
• Represent Rafiki-SDO in relevant meetings, forums, and stakeholder engagements
• Ensure compliance with donor and organizational policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, public administration, or related field
• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of gender equality, safeguarding, and inclusive programming
• Excellent report writing, communication, and organizational skills

Experience Required

• At least 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in education or community development