Twende Mbele Program Manager

1 month ago


Johannesburg, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

**Key Tasks And Duties**
- responsible for planning coordination, budgeting (resource allocation), implementation, coordinating fundraising efforts and managing team deliverables, in line with Strategic Management Committee expectations
- Liaise effectively and build strong trust relationships on the Twende Mbele Programme with African government partners, Parliaments, national and regional evaluation associations (i.e. voluntary organisations for professional evaluation [VOPEs]), and members of the management committees.
- Undertake programme management for Twende Mbele Programme, including organising management committee and other meetings, planning, and supporting activities of the programme.
- Maintain M&E systems for Twende programme management which promote knowledge sharing and lesson learning as well as donor reporting requirements.
- Plan and manage communication activities including overseeing the work of the Learning and Communications Coordinators, and managing learning systems.
- Follow administrative processes and procedures of the University (i.e. Wits Commercial Enterprise), and donors for the Twende Mbele Programme.
- Continuously implement and refresh the Resource Mobilisation Strategy
- Complying with requirements such as corporate governance, health and safety, data protection and equalities.

**Competencies**
- Eight years of experience; Specific experience in program management, performance monitoring and evaluation systems, ability to manage complex reporting requirements and budgeting systems as well as manage international workshops.
- Master’s degree in Political Science/Public Administration/Development Economics/International Relations/Development Studies/Programme Evaluation.
- Demonstrated track-record of successful project management, ideally in a donor environment with strong logístical planning capabilities and financial management skills
- Strong technical knowledge of M&E systems development.
- Be passionate about development (i.e. driving positive social and economic change through effective M&E systems).
- Have experience of programme communication for learning and sharing.
- Embodying Developmental ideology and systems approach to the M&E functions

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How To Apply

**Management**

This is currently a fixed-term contract appointment through Wits Enterprise, located in the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. The contract will be a fixed-term contract until 31 January 2026, renewal dependent on funding. The position is a remote working position.

Salary range will be R860 000 - R940 000, dependent on skills and experience.

**Application Timelines**

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a video interview (presentation and traditional questions). Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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