Program Manager (NGO) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Summary:

• The Program Manager will play a crucial role in driving the company's mission by leading fundraising efforts, managing donor relations, and overseeing impactful projects.
• The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in business development, project management, and the NGO sector, with a proven track record in fundraising and managing donor funds. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are mandatory, as it is a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute ambitious fundraising strategies and programs with specific, measurable goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward prospective donors, including foundations, government agencies, corporate partners, and individuals.
• Manage and oversee grant writing and proposal development processes.
• Establish fundraising targets and monitor performance, ensuring annual fundraising goals are met or exceeded.
• Communicate directly with existing funders in coordination with program teams, maintaining and strengthening these relationships
• Identification of potential strategic partnerships, sponsorships and alliances across the public, private and third sectors
• Engagement of target sponsors, partners and collaborators to sell the company’s value proposition and broker deals that deliver mutual goals and benefits
• Sourcing for funding, donations, and grants.
• Management of program relationships and partnerships, ensuring that internal actors maximize benefits and external actors fulfil their terms of engagement
• Executing the company’s initiatives based on approved design in line with set timelines, scope and quality expectations
• Working with approved partners to scale up execution and impact at scale
• Managing communities of beneficiaries to ensure that promised value is delivered to the last mile effectively and efficiently
• Developing high quality and highly relevant thought leadership materials, program resources, books, courses, tools and other materials
• Soliciting, receiving and analyzing feedback from participants and beneficiaries
• Tracking and reporting on progress and achievement of program KPIs and targets.
• Follow up with social media & PR teams to ensure all programs and program partnerships get the right type and scale of publicity for a strong image.
• Represent the organization at local, national, and international events and partner meetings to promote the organization’s mission and impact.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of impactful projects within the NGO.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies to track progress and report on outcomes.
• Serve as a credible and compelling spokesperson for the company’s mission, vision, and goals.
• Communicate complex information clearly and assertively to diverse audiences, including donors, stakeholders, and team members.
• Exhibit a high level of emotional and social intelligence to navigate the intricacies of donor relations and stakeholder management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in business development, project management, and NGO operations, with at least some experience in fundraising.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Strong experience in managing donor funds and reporting to stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of emotional and social intelligence, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Broad understanding of innovation and the ability to grasp complex software quickly.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Person Specification:

• Presentable and professional appearance.
• Strong liaison and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with database software, CRM, and related tools.
• Network in and/or exposure to working with corporate philanthropy, foundations, NGOs, and government agencies is preferred.

Culture Fit:

• Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving workplace with a flat structure.
• Strong focus on task completion and achieving results.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities

Benefits
Highly Competitive.