Program Manager at DKT International

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Donor Relationship:

• Identify strategic areas for funding and lead proposal development/ ownership
• Manage a portfolio of existing and new donors
• Develop concept notes and proposals from conception to submission and approval
• Capture and translate current activities in supply chain, sales/distribution, marketing, and media communication to potential donors
• Maintain consistent communication with donors to ensure timely acknowledgements / updates
• Develop monthly, quarterly, annual and other periodic reports.

Program Management:

• Ensure implementation of program strategies
• Coordinate departmental teams in achieving program targets
• Strongly articulate the activities of DKT Nigeria to make persuasive presentations to external stakeholders
• Provide guidance and expert advice on implementation of new or emerging service delivery initiatives/services, including youth-friendly services
• Research funding opportunities and leverage CSR and/or workplace giving objectives
• Provide progress reports on project activities to country leadership
• Attend meetings and represent DKT to external stakeholders
• Provide oversight to programs and support staff
• Special projects as assigned

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Strengthen monitoring and evaluation procedures
• Coordinate current organization activities to be captured / presented by the M & E team
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results in sales, marketing and programs
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the DKT operations

Qualification / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field
• Proven experience proposal writing and successful grants
• Proven experience in managing relationships with International private donors
• Strong and polished interpersonal & presentation skills; written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a concise, accessible, and engaging way
• Strong network and networking skills
• Experience in family planning, sexual and reproductive health
• Experience in the planning and execution of largescale projects, including activities planning
• Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) skills
• 6 years+ experience in a demanding and fast-paced environment