Position Description

Program Manager will be responsible for overall management and implementation of the program in his/her respective region. He/she will plan, achievement of deliverables within defined timelines and according to the standard operating procedures of the foundation. S/he is responsible for contributing to program design and development; technical support to interventions; measurement, research and documentation; representation and partnership development, proposal and resource development; and training, mentoring and organizational learning of staff for implementing the program in the region. S/he will ensure regular reporting to the head office and monitoring and supervision of program staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Partners Relations/coordination

• Ensuring coordination and cooperation between the provincial Govt. local administration, civil society organizations, cooperate sector and important stakeholders;
• Collaborate with senior management and other marketing teammates to align HDF goals with new and existing partner relationships
• Support in mobilization of resources from different partners, including the preparation of strategies, program briefs and project documents, organization of regular donor meetings and field visits;
• Represent the HDF on different forums through active participation
• Ensure timely reporting on projects with partners
• Effective partnership built with national and international counterparts for successful implementation of the program
• Keep a positive ongoing relationship with current partners and offer new ways to grow the partnership

Program oversight

• Support design and organization required for assessments, baselines and evaluations,
• Contribute to regional level contingency plans and support the integration of contingency planning for program and proposal design, where possible
• Planning, development and execution of Annual Development Plan of the region
• Provide guidance to Social Mobilization teams and ensure the inclusion of vulnerable communities, including women, the poor and socially excluded groups in the social mobilization process.
• To make sure that the Education program is planned and implemented properly according to the policy,
• To ensure proper functioning of adult literacy centers.
• To make sure that the health program is planned and implemented properly
• To make sure that CHC environment acceptable for community members.
• Ensure clean environment, availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all in the region
• Impart nationally/internationally employable skills to youth specially girls

New program development

• Provide feedback to Director Program and CEO in designing of new program/project proposals to meet the needs of the target population
• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives
• Expanding program offering and enhancing the quality of existing program

Operational Management – Financial, Administrative and Human Resource

• Ensure high quality reporting on financial expenditures to the program’s donors and head office
• Supervise Finance and Administration staff and ensure proper bookkeeping of all financial transactions at regional level
• Responsible and act as safeguard of the HDF assets, buildings and staff   
• Ensure that all Finance, HR, Admin and procurement policies and SOPs
• Ensure high quality accountability, transparency in procurement of services, works, goods and selection of beneficiaries
• Ensure compliance of approved budgets and preparation of periodic budget variance analysis.
• Responsible for overall human resource planning at regional level,
• Plan and approve program staff leave without affecting the program workplans and timelines.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification:

Master’s degree in Social Science, Management Science/Project Management, from reputable institution.

Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years of professional working experience with development sector organizations at managerial and supervisory level.

Skill Set

• Fluent in English. Knowledge of local languages will be an added advantage