Senior Programs Executive at Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Program Executive is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of all HEEL (Health; Entrepreneurship; Environment; Leadership) Programs in line with ACT’s Strategic Objective.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the development of the Foundation’s HEEL Programs strategy in line with ACT’s overall corporate strategy.
• Ensure the development and presentation of HEEL focused concepts papers, Program plans and Program specific information for approval by the Director, Grants and Programs.
• Carry out detailed needs assessment of target audiences within ACT’s HEEL Programs.
• Champion the implementation of all HEEL Programs.
• Champion the sourcing and selection of capable partners for all HEEL Programs
• Develop HEEL Program/project specific partner selection and evaluation criteria.
• Liaise with the Director, Grants and Programs to prepare Request for Proposal (RFPs) and design response specification documents for HEEL projects.
• Liaise with legal unit to prepare required contract agreements for select implementing partners.
• Evaluate and recommend successful HEEL partners to the CEO based on pre-defined selection and evaluation criteria.
• Work collaboratively with implementing partners to develop and agree detailed project work and activity and feedback/reporting formats and requirements.
• Forward detailed project work plans, activity plans and feedback/reporting requirements to Team Lead, MERL.
• Coordinate progress meetings with project teams, identify constraints/issues and potential delays and develop recovery plans as required.
• Monitor budgetary performance of ongoing HEEL projects.
• Liaise with Head of finance to coordinate project financial management, i.e. management of petty cash, record keeping and financial reporting.
• Verify milestone achievements of project implementing partners with the Team Lead, MERL and recommend agreed disbursements to Head of finance.
• Liaise with Corporate Communications to identify and implement internal and external communication needs of ongoing education Programs as required.
• Conduct periodic project impact analysis and develop project/Program impact assessment reports.
• Proactively monitor developments in HEEL focused donor agencies, NGOs and the development communities to identify potential funding/technical partners and other opportunities for engagement.
• Provide input into the periodic review of the Foundation’s overall processes to ensure continuous relevance and alignment with leading practices in Corporate Social Responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to think strategically, holistically and appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solution.
• Ability to write proposals, terms of reference and reports.
• Strong knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation standards and requirements.
• Excellent understanding of HEEL related issues locally and globally.
• Strong ability to apply an understanding of the local context to themes of international relevance in global HEEL issues
• Ability to project manage complex Programs and workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strong resource planning and utilization skills
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to present complex issues in an accessible style, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances with related HEEL stakeholders
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft office productivity tools particularly PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• First degree in any discipline from an accredited institution.
• Eight (8) years project management experience with at least five (5) years designing and implementing Programs at a managerial level within a Development Aid Agency or a Non-Profit Organisation.
• Project Management Certification required

COMPETENCIES

• Business Awareness
• Managerial effectiveness
• Operational effectiveness
• Strategic perspective