Program Manager at Reconnect HDI

Reconnect HDI operates with the following objectives:

• To provide and promote increased access to mental health services
• To adopt culturally appropriate methods for assessing how the challenges associated with mental and psychological illnesses are perceived and conceptualized.
• To fight drug abuse. To support and encourage youth programs that promote optimal mental health. To use appropriate evidence-based interventions.
• To advocate and influence policies on mental health. To ensure that mental health issues are given adequate priority.
• To provide all necessary healthcare preventative services such as health seminars, health awareness lectures, and health talks at conferences.
• Provide psychological interventions for orphans and vulnerable Adults. To liaise with existing bodies, government agencies and religious organizations to provide comprehensive care addressing the mind, body and soul.
• Establish working relationships with international and local health organizations to promote better mental health.

Job Description

• Designing Projects, and developing methodologies, work plans and budgets for Reconnect-HDI Programs.
• Drafts inception plans and other program documents and communication.
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of Project activities, schedule activities and monitor the Project to make sure planned targets are achieved on time.
• Ensures agreed quality standards for the management and outputs of the Reconnect-HDI Project are met.
• Ensure to implement the M&E action plan, making sure that M & E data for the Project is collected and reports are produced, as required.
• Develop a budget and operating plan for the program.
• Develop an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
• Writing program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services.
• Monitor Project expenses and ensure accurate Project financial reporting.
• Drafting timely and professional Project narrative reports and submitting them to the Coordinator
• Contributes towards the development of Reconnect-HDI Project materials and messages, as appropriate.
• Plans/facilitates/rapporteurs at Project meetings, dialogues and workshops.
• Provides representation and/or participation of the organization at various functions, including but not limited to workshops, dialogues, conferences and field visits.
• Performs other Project activities as may be assigned from time to time.
• Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Meeting with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.
• Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.
• Analyzing program risks.

Requirements and Experience 

• Proven experience in program management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience managing a team.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Understanding of project management.
• B.Sc / BA in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Guidance & Counseling or its recognized equivalent 
• Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Public Health, Guidance & Counseling,  Sociology, or related Health, Medical, or Social Science discipline.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with International programs and strong familiarity with best-practice reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with government-level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Demonstrated work experience in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple and competing demands and establish priorities, while providing continual attention to detail in proofing materials, tracking projects, and grants.
• Commitment to organizational core values, mission and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and implement good judgment in a variety of global health and development contexts.
• Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding and being able to communicate in the Hausa language is a plus.
• Experience in a role requiring collaboration within an organization, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with efficiency and diplomacy as part of a team effort.
• Demonstrated capacity and initiative to solve problems with energy and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work in a flexible environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed and/or approved.