Director of Programs at Youth Alive Foundation

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, evaluating and reporting on projects carried out by project officers, consultants and partners.
• The Program Director reports to the Executive Director and supervises several program staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Program Director will provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise for the organization's programs.
• S/he operationalizes the organization's programs and projects strategy and contributes to defining the annual and multi-annual programmatic strategy of the organization
• S/he contributes to the institutional development of the organization: strengthening human and financial resources, the visibility and recognition of the institution.
• S/he will ensure that monitoring tools are in place and well used; that the schedule is respected; makes sure corrective measures are identified and implemented; verifies and evaluates their execution.
• S/he serves as the primary liaison with government counterparts, local authorities, and/or civil society and other sector partners on management and technical matters.
• Ensures that program components are results oriented, ensures high quality deliverables and relevant and timely reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Development related subjects or another relevant field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in the development sector
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in top management positions and supervision of complex development projects
• Experience working on youth development programs.