Position : Program Area Manager
Reports to : Head of Programs
Number of Post : One (1)
Duty Station : Amhara PA, Bahir Dar
Terms of Employment : Open Ended Subject to Performance
Closing Date : September 12, 2014
Purpose of the Job
This position is responsible to lead the strategic direction of the assigned regional program area in accordance with Plan’s strategic program framework while ensuring the functionality of the regional operations. It also provides operational support to project implementation staff to insure timely provision and effective utilization of Plan’s resources for the benefit of targeted beneficiaries in the region. The positions will strengthen and promote effective communication between country Office and regional area offices on all operational support deemed necessary for efficient project delivery/implementation. The post holder liaisons Plan with Regional state Bureaus and sector offices, to establish a good working relationship, influence decision makers on issues affecting children’s survival and development and excel Plan’s visibility
Typical Responsibilities
Lead the Strategic Planning and Implementation of program operations
• Provide guidance support in the formulation and development of PA long term plans and annual plans in close collaboration program team.
• Develop annual program implementation plan including budget planning and undertake annual participatory program review
• Lead the area program quarterly and annual reviews
• Provide strategic leadership to the regional program operations.
• Ensure appropriate levels of support and capacity building is provided to partner organisations.
• Ensure good program practices of similar organizations operating in the region are regularly benchmarked and incorporated into local regional operations
• Ensure best practices are documented and shared in the region for the purpose of Plan’s visibility and positioning as a development and humanitarian organisation.
Advocacy & Networking
• Ensure Plan is well represented at regional level networks and forums to foster external relations.
• Participate in regional networks for influencing policy, learning and sharing good practices to improve program quality.
• Ensure participation and contribution to national policy development that have direct implication to the well being of children.
• Identify opportunities and forums to visibly position Plan itself on development and humanitarian issues within the region.
• Measure achievement and progress toward program goals and results through the M&E system
Maintaining an agile and effective organisation
• Facilitate the establishment and implementation of standards of accountability, effectiveness and efficiency in the achievement of program objectives
• Improve the system of the PA operation to adhere with the system, policies and procedures as well as legal requirements of Plan International and regional and local governments.
• Coordinate the direct preparation and proper usage of the regional budget
• Ensure the installation of the internal controls and monitoring system in accordance with the organization’s policy, procedures and the audit requirements.
Staff Motivation, Management and Development
• Ensure appropriate recruitment, training and development of staff at regional level.
• Ensure that all staff have knowledge and understand Plan’s corporate policies, processes, standards and systems
• Integrate staff performance management systems and development strategies into team building processes with regular reviews conducted as per agreed work plans.
• Create a conducive working environment in which people are motivated, respected, valued and managed well so as to realize their potential and development.
• Provide necessary training and development opportunities to regional staff that will result in professional growth and equip them with knowledge and skills to enable them improve program quality.
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