PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Responsibilities

• Responsible of the preparation of plans and targets segmentation for new projects.
• Producing templates and required forms and/or questionnaires for the new projects,
• Developing indicators and establishing baselines and targets at output and activity level for Projects;
• Conducting periodic evaluations for the multiple Programs/ curricula to track the performance and satisfaction of clients;
• Producing the SOPs for the different activities in the Capacity Building and Technical Assistance department;
• Ensuring that activities are clearly defined, including indicative activities, tasks and sub-tasks as well as deliverables for each activity to enable efficient monitoring.
• Elaborating proposals of new projects based on clients’ requirements and Technical Assistance Manager’s instructions.
• Developing with the coordination of the department Manager the Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Producing new training materials for the internal and external trainings,
• Updating and translating training materials for the different programs;
• Managing the Manager in the overall training strategy/ planning and its modules; including field visits
• Drawing up the workflow of the main activities in the department;
• Follow up with team on the implementation daily, weekly
• Reporting monthly, quarterly and annually the achievements of the department narrative and financial.
• Conduct Research, Feasibility Studies, projections for new opportunities or new business solution
• Making sure activities is cost-effective within budget and time limits.
• Formalization of Business products, Fundraising, PR
• Managing proposal process
• Developing M&E, budgets, and project designs.
• Builds regional-focused relationships with representatives of potential donors and strategic partners.
• Identifying donor resources and raising funds.
• Creating or handling PR and Marketing tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Fluency in English, written and oral.
• Broad understanding of principals of international development, including sub-fields such as community mobilization, local governance and civil society development, local economic development, entrepreneurship, empowerment and/or others.
• 3-5 years of experience in middle/senior management. Experience in NGOs is a must.
• Experience in NGOs is a must.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and sound judgment. Proven willingness to make timely and sound decisions based on accurate judgment.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff in a professional manner.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to manage deadlines, to manage others and to work independently.
• Ability to travel extensively to region of responsibility.
• Accuracy, attention to detail.
• French is a plus