Tobacco Control Data Initiative- Programme Manager at Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA)

Job Description

The projects involve:

• (i) implementations of data management, visualization, and dissemination tools, (ii) evaluating and  strengthening how individuals and organizations use data in their decision making, and (iii) applied  research on how data and technology influence development and policy.
• The Program Manager is responsible for managing client relationships and overseeing progress on  large-scale projects. You will manage globally-situated programs, build relationships with partners, think strategically about long-term sustainability, support product innovation, and use an understanding of  process and incentives to support data use. A wide degree of creativity, latitude, and responsibility is expected, along with local and international travels.

 The Work You Get To Do

• Collaborate with partners and technical staff to ensure that project milestones are met on time, within budget, and done to client satisfaction.
• Lead collaborative design and decision-making processes within project teams and with partners.
• Work closely with clients to understand data use challenges and document technical needs.
• Manage project teams providing technical expertise and/or IT tools to make using data easier for governments and international organizations.
• Build relationships with national and subnational government ministries, CSOs, NGOs, and/or  private sector partners to successfully enable data sharing and data use.
• Manage program budgets, including allocating resources and leading financial reporting.
• Make decisions on process improvements and strategic adjustments, to ensure project success. Proactively identify and address potential blockers and slowdowns, to keep projects on track.
• Identify and develop new and follow-on business opportunities.
• Provide oversight of team outputs, from both a strategic and quality perspective.

 Must Have Experience

• Master’s degree required. Candidates from all academic majors are encouraged to apply.
• 7+years experience in project management, international development, data policy implementation, or another relevant field.
• Experience managing projects in multiple geographies, including experience with completing projects on time, with high quality, and under budget.
• Experience engaging with high-level stakeholders (for example, donors, government officials, or  leadership at partner organizations) and of successfully managing client relationships.
• Experience with budget management and basic financial processes.
• Experience managing team members and providing clear, regular feedback. History and commitment toward leading and creating healthy team dynamics.
• History of working with diverse, remote team members in a global environment.
• Experience using data; or supporting people and institutions to make better use of data; or developing effective processes to remove decision-making bottlenecks and promote impact.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and skills. Able to work independently, manage multiple work streams,  build relationships, and proactively solve problems.
• Fluent in English. Strong writing skills, prioritizing clarity and accessibility.

Added advantage

• Strongly preferred: Experience managing projects involving primary data collection (qualitative or quantitative)
• A background in public health, agriculture and/or open government
• Experience working directly with funders and/or government officials
• Fluency in a second language, particularly French
• Experience using project management tools for work planning, task management, and communication
• Experience in design thinking; systems thinking; research design; or monitoring, evaluation, and learning