Programs Manager: Hands of Hope Organization

Deadline: 10 December 2018

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to organize and coordinate programs. You will provide strategic guidance to teams and project managers in ways that promote the organization’s culture. You will also oversee the progress of operations. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. They will also be able to develop efficient strategies and tactics. The goal is to ensure that all programs deliver the desirable outcome to our organization.

Responsibilities

Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected projects; Decide on suitable strategies and objectives; Coordinate cross-project activities; Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff; Develop and control deadlines, budgets and activities; Apply change, risk and resource management; Assume responsibility for the program’s people and vendors; Assess program performance and aim to maximize ROI; Resolve projects’ higher scope issues; Responsible for ensuring that all information and data from project activities across the country are captured, documented, analyzed and reported in a results-based and timely manner for internal and external reporting according to the MERL Management Plan and at the direction of the Program Coordinator; Strengthen the learning work of the MERL hub such as supporting the development of case studies, managing the HOH activities online platform, and monitoring and summarizing learning’s from all collaborations and engagements on existing social media/ communications platforms; Prepare reports for program directors

Requirements

Proven experience as a Program Manager or other managerial position; Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods; Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles; Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (Base camp, MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage; Outstanding leadership and organizational skills; Excellent knowledge of MER tools formulation; Excellent communication skills; Excellent problem-solving ability; BSc / BA degree in management or a relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus

To applyKindly hand deliver your applications to: The Director, Hands of Hope Organization, 153 Kwame Nkurumah Avenue, Corner 7th Street, HarareTel: +263 242 705300, +263 774 338 000, +263 712 520 087