[left]Call for Application: Programs Manager

General functions
The Programs Manager (PM) has the responsibility to ensure the effective and efficient day to day coordination of all programs staff as well as implementation of all project under the overall guidance and supervision of the Executive Director. The PM will ensure the functioning of ALL projects from beginning to the end including project inception activities, annual and quarterly planning and reporting, and implementation of project activities, project reviews and project closure to specification from sponsors.

Specific responsibilities
Take the lead in developing programs and projects in line with the organisation’s objectives.
Coordinate weekly staff meeting and ensure that a weekly work plan is developed and met while contributing to achieving the annual work plan and any other project committed to during the course of the year.
Coordinate and manage teams working on all projects

Qualifications
University degree (preferably post-graduate degree) with knowledge communications and/or social science;
At least 2 - 3 years of extensive experience in project management, planning and implementation, familiarity with donor funded development projects is an asset;
Above-average ICT skills;
Strong analytical skills, oral and written communication and team building skills;
Substantial experience in leading teams and working with people from diverse backgrounds and across multi-cultural lines.
Excellent working level of English language in both writing and speaking