Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Competitive Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week |
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place. |
Role overview
The Programme Manager for Education will have the following responsibilities: Programme Development and Delivery: analyze and understand the relevant development context and key stakeholders, shape program objectives, engage volunteers, partners and relevant stakeholders to inform and influence decision making. Ensure that the program is structured in well defined sub-projects and that every volunteer is affected to specific projects Develop program and specific project logical frameworks and related documents Ensure cross cutting themes (gender/climate change/HIV and AIDS) are included as appropriate. Identify relevant development interventions (including advocacy at all levels) to deliver desired outcomes within the program plans. Draft plans based on consultation and review, ensuring that resources (volunteers, employees and funding) are allocated appropriately. Ensure appropriate program documentation is in place as per VSO guidelines. Raise the profile of VSO Tanzania work by networking with a variety of stakeholders at national and local level and promoting the work of VSO. Programme Funding: proactively identify funding opportunities, working with the Regional Funding Adviser and Country Director to develop concepts and proposals. Write concept notes and proposals Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop realistic project plans, work with finance manager to ensure that budgets compliance with donor requirements. Together with the finance manager develop, maintain and regularly review financial plans to Deliver program objectives including full participation in the annual budget preparation process. Monitoring and Evaluation: Lead the design and delivery of appropriate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, determine the impact and ensure continuous development and learning takes place and that reporting is in line with VSO and donor requirements. Partnership Development and Management: Assess, negotiate, maintain and review relevant partnerships. Build and support networks between key stakeholders (donors/other agencies/partners etc) to strengthen program impact. Line Management: manage and motivate a high performing team of staffs and volunteers within the performance management framework, ensuring good customer service and continuous improvement. Provide leadership as a member of the country management team. Work with the support team to effectively delivery program goals. Other Duties: deputise for the Head of Program or other colleagues as required. Take leadership in emergencies as required, working closely with the Country Director and other team members. Fulfill other appropriate level responsibilities as defined by the Country Director from time to time. |
Skills, qualifications and experience required
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes: Essential: Excellent understanding of project cycle management tools to ensure effective planning, resourcing, implementation and review of programs and experience of organizational assessment, planning and review tools and processes. Practical experience of applying development issues at a project or community level. Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of development issues. Experience and knowledge of the relevant program area. Proven experience of securing external funding and grants, including proposal and report writing. Evidence of understanding the challenges of donor and contract management and the implications for program management. Leadership and people management skills, experience of developing, coaching and managing high performing teams Experience of the financial management of budgets, including building a budget, monitoring and managing expenditure. Previous experience of having compiled financial reports Able to develop multiple ideas to solve an issue or situation and take a swift decision, including in a high risk situation. Able to adapt to new and demanding situations, with experience of living and working in developing countries. Competent Data usage: including speedy collation and analysis of complex and high volume data, using appropriate Information Technology packages where necessary. Able to travel and work long hours, including work away from the home base for up to 30% of time, both within the country and occasionally internationally and some weekend and evening work. Desirable: Practical experience gained within a volunteering/NGO context and of managing a volunteer program. Experience and knowledge of the country and region. Confidence and experience in external representation. Fluency in English languages. Clean, valid driving license. |
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form. |
Application closing date
24 Mar 2016 |
Interview/Assessment date(s)
30th March 2016 |
Start date
asap |
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