Programme Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa ForAfrika To Thrive SA Full time

Purpose of position
The programmes manager is responsible for the realisation of project and programmatic goals within the organisational setting determined by internal and external preconditions in a specific ForAfrika SA country office.
Leadership and management
Responsible for the management and supervision of the programme unit and team
Responsible for the project cycle management
Responsible for donor relationship and resource acquisition
Lead strategic partnerships and engagement with the UN and other NGOS
Responsible for programme development and design of high-quality concept notes and proposals with clear logical frameworks and theory of change
Responsible for D-Meal and quality assurance including compliance with sphere standards and cross-cutting issues pursued by ForAfrika
Responsible for programme information management and high-quality narrative and financial reporting
Responsible to ensure representation of ForAfrika in sector coordination and other strategic meetings
Member of the senior management team
Programme management
Contribute to the development and improvement of ForAfrika South Africa programming framework
Develop annual programme plans for project areas and country office based on ForAfrika strategy, annual needs and context analysis
Develop annual operations plans and budgets for each sector, project area and country office
Lead rapid needs assessments/analysis and formulation of high-quality concept notes, proposals and budgets
Develop and manage implementation, monitoring and reporting plans including corresponding budgets as approved by the donors.
Ensure that costs are kept within budgets, providing a monthly financial summary to the SMT and quarterly analysis of trends.
Conduct periodic review of progress towards objectives and outcomes
Support country management in providing accurate information and analysis for the development and implementation of current and future ForAfrika SA programing.
To ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs, in particular, to promote gender issues, protection, accountability to affected populations and participation of women in all aspects of the work.
Ensure staff, contractors, volunteers and other service providers (who come into contact with beneficiaries) understand and adhere to ForAfrika SA code of conduct and all policies governing appropriate behavior and conduct (child protection, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse)
Mentor and/or build capacity of existing country programme staff in assessment, analysis, proposal development and reporting.

**Research and communicating ForAfrika SA’s work and strategy**:
Maintain an excellent context awareness, networking with new stakeholders
Manage country office’s contribution to ForAfrika's international work
Represent and develop good relationships with official authorities and other agencies, be proactive in ensuring that ForAfrika develops and maintains a positive profile.
Identify and conduct impact assessment initiatives and ensure effective communications about programme impact with stakeholders within and outside ForAfrika SA.
Remain informed of relevant ongoing program issues and contribute to wider program learning.
Constantly review relevant data/information from UN, government, donors, research institutions
Represent ForAfrika in partnership/consortium for assessment, analysis and for joint programme development.
Skills/competencies
Computer literacy is a must
Extensive hands-on experience in health and nutrition, education, emergency food security, WASH and NFI
Proven experience with UN and government donor funds (CHF, UNICEF, WFP, FAO, USAID, OFDA, ECHO, DFID)
Proven knowledge of the Humanitarian Planning Cycle and coordination mechanisms
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances
Fluency in English, both verbal and written. Working knowledge of Portuguese and French is an added advantage
Qualifications required
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, master’s degree preferred.
Minimum five years of experience in humanitarian programmme management, preparedness and response in several fragile or complex contexts
Experience required

Minimum five years progressive experience in integrated programmme management in sectors such as public health, WASH, education, food security, nutrition etc in the UN and/or INGO.


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