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Job Title | PAGES Programme Manager |
Code | 1016 |
Place of Work | Afar, Semera |
Programme/Unit | PAGES |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization scale |
No. of Positions | 1 |
JOB Summary
The Senior Programme Manager will provide leadership and management of operational aspects of the programme, reporting directly to the Project Director. He/She will manage a team of operational and field staff working across the Afar region and have overall responsibility for programme delivery and managing progress and expenditure against the project’s key deliverables.
Key responsibilities include: managing programme delivery at the field level, ensuring strong operational systems are in place for finance, procurement, logistics and transport to support project implementation, managing field teams and sub-offices, strong representation and coordination with partners.
This position works alongside the Senior Education Manager, MEAL Manager, WASH Manager and reports to the Project Director on day-to-day project management. The position is based in Semera, but with frequent travel throughout Afar for management, support, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities, and travel to Addis to take part in project steering group meetings and review.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Programme oversight and management
Develop and manage strong internal systems for monitoring project performance and ensuring the project delivers value for money for the donor across its different components.
Ensure progress against key project deliverables through development of detailed project implementation plans in collaboration with project technical, field staff and partners.
Oversee establishment and staffing of new project-office in Afar (zone 5) to deliver project activities.
Manage and monitor expenditure against plans, and analyze monthly financial reports with an emphasis on keeping expenditure on track with budget projections.
Ensure that high priority purchases are monitored and prioritized by the logistics team and tenders are prepared in accordance with the project’s logistics requirements.
Oversee recruitment of key positions at field level and ensure functioning of HR systems for performance management and professional development.
Identify training needs for operational staff and ensure that members of the project team receive appropriate training (including mentoring, on-the-job sessions as well as formal trainings).
Oversee delivery of different technical components of the project in the Afar region, with a focus on keeping activities on track for completion and ensuring adequate technical support is provided to activities.
Lead the planning and coordination of project activities with technical leads and partners as required ensuring that an integrated approach is achieved.
Ensure that effective engagement is maintained with communities and with local government partners, to ensure responsive and sustainable programming.
Lead monthly programme management committee to review project progress with staff and partners at Afar level and develop and monitor actions to ensure timely and effective delivery of project activities.
Represent the project and Save the Children to project partners, local communities, regional government, donors and other external stakeholders as required.
Coordinate donor and head office field visits as required.
Attend other internal and external meetings as required.
Masters degree or equivalent in international development, education or a related subject; formal project management accreditation is a plus
At least 8 years work experience in managing large multi-year programs with staffs of diverse background.
Prior programme management experience within fragile or conflict affected states, managing programmes in excess of £3m, preferably from donors such as DFID, USAID, ECHO and EC
Experience of building, leading and developing teams with different backgrounds and expertise.
Prior experience of delivering results based education or child rights programming, preferably in a socio-cultural and political context similar to Ethiopia.
Experience managing programme logistics in complex operating environments.
Experience managing procurement processes and competitive tenders.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
Experience in managing programmes in complex security settings.
Demonstrated experience of developing effective working relationships with government and non-governmental organisations.
Experience working in the Afar Region of Ethiopia and / or other pastoralist contexts.
Previous experience of working in consortia will be beneficial.