Program Manager at LOPTERRA

Job Overview

• Our client requires a Programs Manager who will primarily be responsible for driving and improving the organization's programmatic direction.
• The ideal candidate will be working for an organisation whose theme of focus is protecting women and the girl-child against sexual and gender based violence.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop program strategy including delivery approaches and model
• Ensure program quality and learning
• Provide overall leadership to the Programs Unit.
• Influence funding priorities by sharing new learnings from ongoing programs
• Ensure program quality assurance and conduct periodic program audits
• Identify partners and strengthen partner relationships
• Establish/strengthen reporting mechanisms to ensure timeliness in reporting.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Skills

• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Gender, Public Health or another related field. A Postgraduate Degree in any related field is desirable and will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in programs design and implementation.
• Conceptual abilities, strategic thinking and analytical writing skills.
• Organizing skills and capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with the International and National legal framework on gender equality and women’s rights.
• Experience in designing and implementing gender-transformative approaches
• Experience in developing gender and GBV program strategies and models
• Proven skills in grant proposal writing, research and data management.