Head of Project Delivery at Africa Youth Growth Foundation

Responsibilities
Program Design and Development:

• Lead the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with program teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the timely and efficient implementation of projects, adhering to project milestones and deliverables in both the national and state offices.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Establish robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track project progress and outcomes effectively.
• Conduct regular project monitoring visits, collect data, and analyze results to identify areas for improvement and impact assessment.

Proposal and Grant Writing:

• Develop compelling and well-structured grant proposals that clearly articulate the program's objectives, methodologies, expected outcomes, and budget requirements.
• Tailor proposals to meet the specific requirements of different funders while maintaining consistency with the AYGF's mission and goals

Technical Guidance and Support:

• Serve as a technical expert and advisor to project teams, providing guidance on best practices, methodologies, and innovative approaches.
• Support project teams in overcoming challenges and ensuring the quality and relevance of project interventions.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with project partners, donors, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and discuss collaboration opportunities.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit comprehensive and timely project reports to donors, management, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project files, databases, and records.

Capacity Building:

• Identify capacity-building needs of project staff and partners and design training initiatives to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Budget Management:

• Monitor project budgets, review financial reports, and ensure financial resources are utilized efficiently and transparently.

Risk Management:

• Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential negative impacts on project outcomes.
• Resource Management: Optimize the allocation and utilization of resources (financial, human, and material) across projects. Identify resource gaps and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address them effectively.
• Reporting line: The incumbent will report directly to the Executive Director and will supervise the project delivery team.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree qualification with 8 - 12 years work experience.