Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 16 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Primary Purpose
The Program Manager will work directly with the Country Representative to develop a country program plan, identify programmatic and fundraising efforts, organize fundraising opportunities, develop proposals and concept notes to expand Relief Development and Protection (RDP) programming in Tanzania.

This position will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of all CWS development and humanitarian assistance program activities and staff in coordination with Country Representative, the regional office, and other relevant agencies. The program manager will provide guidance and oversight to project manager(s) and serve as primary point of contact for programmatic activities and expansion of this portfolio.

Responsibilities
• Develops, coordinates, and manages stakeholder engagement to ensure quality implementation and expansion of CWS’ development and humanitarian assistance programs in Tanzania.
• In coordination with Business Development team, responsible for grant writing, proposal development and organizing fundraising opportunities.
• The program manager will enhance coordination with key donors and other relevant agencies and partners within the program sector in coordination with the Country Representative the Program Manager will lead in the area of resource mobilization.
• In coordination with the Country Representative, the program Manager will represent CWS with government, intergovernmental, civil society and faith-based partners, stakeholders and forums and cultivates new relationships relevant to CWS programs and strategies.
• Leads, guides, and supervises the project Managers on planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the projects to ensure the effective and efficient execution of project deliverables.
• Identifies challenges to achieving program targets and, in conjunction with Country Representative and other operational partners, identifies and implements timely responses.
• Ensures staff reports are professional when representing CWS to beneficiaries, partners, funders, colleagues, and the community.
• Leads regular meetings with project teams to discuss progress, and to identify and manage risks.
• Oversees the daily workflow related to projects and their development follow through to ensure projects are implemented, the changes are communicated, and project closure is done with a report sent to the stakeholders upon project closure.
• Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Meets budgetary objectives and makes adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Performs risk analysis to minimize project risks.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
• Ensures smooth cross-departmental collaboration using project management tools that are effective and enhance efficiency
• Provide the leadership and support to the program staff while managing collaboration with other programs and departments of CWS.
• Provide monthly updates to Country Representative to ensure program coordination.
• Submit Monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
• In Coordination with Country Representative, provide implementation guidance and input for Country and Regional Strategy Plans and updates.
• In coordination with monitoring and evaluation personnel, design and use monitoring and evaluation tools; conduct field monitoring and data collection visits; analyze data collected; and identify project results and lessons learned.
• In coordination with Country Representative, conduct staff training and mentorship sessions.
• In coordination with Country Representative, provide oversight for grants compliance in relation to donor’s regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Tanzania Country Representative and by the RDP director.

Qualifications
• Eight (8) years of relevant paid work experience is required; with five (5) years preferably in an international organization.
• Two (2) years direct supervisory experience is required.
• Prior experience working in a NGO, CBO, UNHCR or community services office is required.
• Excellent results-driven project management skills.
• Resilient self-starter who takes ownership of projects while working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience working across diverse geographies and cultures (advantageous)
• Prior experience as grants officer/ proposal developer
• Prior experience with fundraising.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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