Programme Manager , Morogoro , Tanzania

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Programme Manager
Responsible to: Country Director
Responsible for: 4 x Project Managers
Location: Morogoro with frequent countrywide travel

Introduction
Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We harness the passion and
energy of young people to effect positive change in sustainable development. Our
programmes focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, protecting vulnerable
environments and building resilient communities.

Our work is delivered through young people and is a collaboration between local communities,
partners and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds, nationalities and life stages. We
operate in partnership with communities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and
governments in Borneo, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, India and Tanzania. Since our foundation as a
charity in 1984, Raleigh volunteers have become a global community of more than 40,000
people committed to building a sustainable future.

Overall Purpose of the Job
The Programme Manager will be a member of Raleigh’s local senior management team. The
purpose of the role will be to support the development of a robust Country Strategy and ensure
its delivery through effective programme development and project cycle management. Key
elements of this role will be developing a network of appropriate partner organisations;
accurate monitoring and evaluation of our work; technical support and capacity building; and
fundraising.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Programme and projects implementation
 Establish and build relationships with partners, including capacity building, planning and
coordination
 Lead quality project cycle management, including: situation analyses; project and
partner identification and management; project design; budgeting and resource
mobilisation, negotiation and contracting; baseline research and planning; monitoring;
timely and accurate financial and narrative donor reporting; evaluation and auditing; and
dissemination of lessons learned
 Ensure the smooth running and management of the programming portfolio so that the
contractual obligations are met, contractual risk is minimised, policies and procedures in
place are adhered to, and good practice is institutionalised
 Provide support to all Raleigh country staff to ensure projects are implemented against
agreed plans, standards and criteria
 Ensure that consultancy, technical assistance and capacity building support is
appropriately identified, designed and delivered to a high standard
 Responsible for ensuring Volunteer Team Leaders are appropriately briefed on the
project methodologies to be employed and to keep in touch with the Country Operations
Managers and Team Leaders whilst on projects
Team and Technical Development and Knowledge Building
 As a senior staff member, contribute to the management, motivation, facilitation and
support of the personal development and performance of all Raleigh’s local country team
members, including through coaching, individual and team training, exchanging of
experiences, and facilitating participation in appropriate meetings and seminars
 Ensure that the team maintains and builds capacity; identifies and maintains all relevant
technical, institutional and contextual information and has the knowledge base for the
Raleigh local country programme; and support effective team and organisational
learning and innovation
Development and implementation of the Country Strategy
 Support Country Director in the development and delivery of a robust country strategy
 Support Country Director in strategy operationalisation with due emphasis on feasibility,
sustainability, quality and financial viability
 Ensure the on-going delivery of a robust strategy that is rooted in the needs and priorities
of our final beneficiaries and target groups
 Maintain a sound knowledge of Raleigh’s local operating environment and understand
development of good practice and policies in relevant areas
 Manage the Country Annual Plan of Action and provide regular reports to the Country
Director
 Support Country Director in regular Head Office reporting
Fundraising
 Support Country Director in raising visibility and presenting programmes to donors,
partners, governments, peers, and experts at all levels in country and support beneficial
institutional linkages
 Work to heighten the visibility of Raleigh’s local country work and credibility amongst key
stakeholders
 Set funding targets and develop fundraising strategies
 Lead writing and submission of quality funding proposals and bids, and their negotiation
 Closely liaise with Head Office Fundraising and Programme teams in development of new
bids
Management
 As head of the Programmes Team, line manage 4 Project Managers who in turn will
manage 4 Project Officers (including ongoing support and scheduled appraisals)
 Contribute to the coordination and oversight of the work of volunteers, interns and staff,
as delegated
 Ensure narrative and financial reports meet Raleigh’s and donor quality and compliance
standards as well as other global operational requirements
Monitoring and Evaluation
 Ensure quality monitoring and evaluation of a defined programme portfolio in coordination
with Operations Managers, Country Director and Head Office M&E Manager
 Liaise between the Head Office and Raleigh local country team to ensure that team
members are familiar with procedures and the compliant mechanism with agreed
approaches
Other Responsibilities
 Attend regular organisational meetings and contribute to the overall smooth operation of
Raleigh in country
 Support the Country Director to monitor and report on the implementation of agreed plans
 Collect information as requested by Country Director
 Take part in other Raleigh activities as requested
 Undertake other tasks and projects as requested by the Country Director
 Positively contribute to programme strategy
 Contribute to regular review and revision of budgets and financial reports
Person Specification (Skills and Experience)
 5 years of working in the international development sector at a senior level and delivering
a robust country strategy and programmes
 Strong understanding and experience of the development sector in Tanzania
 Experience providing technical development support to national and international
organisations
 Successful track record in the development of projects, including 3 years’ experience in
producing high quality proposals to institutional donors and trusts
 Experience in managing complex projects and preferably experience in direct reporting to
key institutional funders, such as (e.g. UNFPA, EU, DFID)
 High level of experience in all aspects of programme management, including developing
or applying quality systems and processes to work and the ability to support others to
maintain the standards that have been established
 Proven ability to deliver high quality training and experiential learning in an effective and
safe way for youth and adult audiences using a variety of media and styles to maximise
learning and outcomes
 Bachelor’s Degree (Required), Master’s Degree (Valued)
Key Personal Competencies
Communication:
 High level of technical communication skills, both written and verbal to foster partnerships
and motivate others
 Ability to represent Raleigh in a range of technical and non-technical forums powerfully
and persuasively
 Good understanding of the drivers of donors and partners and the ability to reflect this in
communications
Team Working and Interpersonal Skills:
 Ability to network and form effective and constructive working relationships across the
whole organisation and wider network within the sector
 Proven ability to work on own initiative, manage time effectively, think clearly and produce
accurate and detailed reports and data
 Trusted to act within honesty and integrity and demonstrate commitment to the work of
Raleigh International
 Keep a bigger picture in mind; manage risk and support and motivate colleagues to ensure
quality delivery to the best of ability
Other Information

Values and Behaviours
Raleigh International’s core values are Courage, Discovery, Drive, Impact and Integrity. Our
staff are expected to be passionate about, and proud of their roles. Team working is
fundamental to our approach, by assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities
and tasks if necessary.

We are results driven, committed and self-motivated to achieving targets, embracing
accountability for our own actions.

Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adults
Raleigh International is committed to ensuring the health, safety, welfare and development of all
young people with whom it works regardless of gender, age, stage of development, disability,
sexual orientation, religion, culture or ethnicity. All participants who take part in activities
organised by us should enjoy taking part in these without fear of harm. We guide all staff and
volunteers to show respect for and understanding of young people’s rights and their safety and
welfare and by so doing, conduct themselves in a way that reflects our principles

Anti-Corruption Policy
Raleigh is committed to ensuring adherence to the highest legal and ethical standards of
organisation conduct. This must be reflected in every aspect of the way in which we operate.
We must conduct all our dealings with integrity. Bribery and corruption harms the societies in
which these acts are committed and prevents economic growth and development.
Any breach of Raleigh’s policy will be regarded as a serious matter and will be dealt with
under our disciplinary procedure. In serious cases, it may be treated as gross misconduct
leading to summary dismissal.

To apply: send your CV and cover letter stating why you are suitable for this role
(on no more than one page) to Ross McKenzie, Country Director by October 16th
at 5pm: staffrecruitment@raleightanzania.org

Interviews will be held on Friday 23rd October in Morogoro