Program Manager

About this role

Reporting to the Regional Program Manager, the person provides technical assistance and oversight for aspects related to the Projects in the Field Location. The job holder provides overall programmatic and operational lead and management including; planning, implementation, capacity enhancement, monitoring/ evaluation and reporting both internally (within SCI) and externally (for/with partners). The person is accountable for overall coordination and oversight delivery of the projects across all the thematic areas of Education, Child Protection, Child Rights Governance and Disaster Risk Management, Youth Resilience in the field location. The job holder may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and Strategic Management
• Oversee the coordination and implementation of the projects across the operational area in line with the project designs and donor requirements.
• Create and sustain positive working relationships with the partners and other stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate district level engagements with partners and key stakeholders.
• Monitor and ensure timely and quality reports are submitted as per the reporting requirements per project.
• Working closely with Technical Thematic Teams to ensure quality program delivery, documentation and reporting of progress.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in humanities. Experience in managing integrated programmes across different thematic areas such as education, child protection, child rights governance or disaster risk reduction is a must.
• At least 5 years of accrued working experience in program implementation with a minimum of 3 years in a management level position in an international NGO and those applying partnership approaches is desirable.
• Experience in strategic thinking and planning skills, be able to set priorities, prepare manageable plans and to evaluate progress.
• Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, , Education, or Child Protection is an added advantage
• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.

Required Skills