Programs Manager

Description of tasks

LTA is calling on a Programs Manager. The PM is expected to plan and manage LTA’s programs strategy and main objectives and assess overall performance and impact of their team. They are responsible for coordinating multiple projects falling under LTA’s scope of work and long term goals.

Specific Tasks

1. Lead on the development and  implementation of LTA’s programme planning.
2.  Prepare and facilitate signing of program grant agreements/ MOUs pertaining to both donors/ and partners related to projects in the course of implementation.
3.  Coordinate development LTA’s strategy in coordination with the Executive Director and other unit coordinators and staff
4. Develop action plans or implementation plans for LTA within the framework of the strategic plan, in collaboration with the Executive Director and unit coordinators and staff.
5. Organize midterm and final reviews of the implementation of projects’ plans and general strategic plans in coordination with the MEAL unit.
6.  Partake in the development of fundraising plans in collaboration with the Fundraising coordinator and Executive Director
7. Work with Fundraising Coordinator and Executive Director to identify donors and present proposals.
8. Provides recommendations in negotiation of programme MOUs and agreements with donors and partners.
9. Work closely with Finance Unit on matters related to administration and finance such as budgets, development and revision of MOU and agreements with partners
10.  Develop, update and orient program staff in project cycle management including program procedures and reporting mechanisms.
11. Ensure the development and implementation of annual unit targets and asses staff members on the achievements of the targets.
12. Prepare the annual LTA project calendar
13. Ensure project team meet donor / partner requirements for timely technical and financial reporting.
14. Ensure appropriate reporting format, quality, and content and timely delivery of reports to donors, partners and other stakeholders
15.  Work with communication unit to provide appropriate and up to date information and contribute to LTA’s regular publications.
16. Prepare programme reports to the board
17. Ensures monthly internal reporting of Project's narratives and Financial reports to the Financial Unit
18. Reports back on project's implementation progress and financial status to Executive Director
19. Develops project's budgets and oversees preparation of monthly forecasted budgets by project's team
20. Keep the Executive Director informed and updated on all programme matters.
21. Develop and recommend annual training/capacity-building plan based on programmatic priorities.

Position Requirements:

1. Holds a Masters Degree (or equivalent education) preferably in the fields of Good Governance, Political Science, Organizational Development
2. Has at least 10 years experience managing programs.
3. He/she has extensive experience managing programmes funded by a diversity of sources including: governments and aid agencies, private sector donors and individual benefactors.
4.  Has strong leadership quality with ability to garner team work conflict management –          Has analytical, good writing and essential computer skills.
5. Demonstrated fundraising, negotiation and conflict management skills.
6. High-level management and leadership skills Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively
7. Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills Risk management
8. Written and verbal communication skills
9. Cost control and budgeting skills
10. Teamwork and motivational skills Organizational and multitasking skills