Program Manager at Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE)

Overall purpose of the role

• The Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating programs that align with the organization’s mission.
• S/he will work on initiatives that focus on social impact, community development, and public service.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:
Program Development and Implementation:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of high-quality programs that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify program needs, priorities, and opportunities, ensuring alignment with local contexts and beneficiary needs.
• Oversee program implementation, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Guide and support program staff in planning, executing, and monitoring program activities.
• Cultivate partnerships with local communities, government entities, and other NGOs to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:

• Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation system, facilitating regular collection and analysis of program data and indicators.
• Coordinate evaluations, assessments, and surveys to measure program impact and capture lessons learned.
• Use monitoring and evaluation findings to inform program adjustments, enhance quality, and support evidence-based decision-making.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Oversee the preparation of timely and comprehensive program reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate, timely data collection, analysis, and documentation of program activities and results.
• Work with the Communications team to showcase program successes and share insights with relevant audiences.

Team Management and Capacity Building:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the program team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and identify capacity-building needs for program staff.

Organize training sessions, workshops, and mentoring opportunities to strengthen staff skills and knowledge.

Partnership and Resource Mobilization:

• Identify and build strategic partnerships with local and international organizations to encourage collaboration and resource-sharing.
• Support fundraising efforts by contributing to proposal development, donor engagement, and resource mobilization activities.