Programme Manager

The Programs Manager will directly manage at least 6 managers, including: Protection managers, CCCM Manager, Economic Recovery Manager, Shelter Team Manager and one partner Specialist, ensuring adequate support and capacity development is provided to the overall programs teams to ensure highest levels of performance. Where Technical Coordinators are in place, they will be responsible for technical line management of the relevant program managers. The programs Manager will also work closely with the MEAL manager/Specialist, Heads of Programs, Grants Unit, Protection Coordinator, Finance and Support Services departments, ensuring timely and smooth coordination between programs and other support departments.

Responsibilities:

• Enabling and overseeing effective, efficient and timely implementation of all projects according to agreed contracts, budgets, policies and in accordance with specific donor requirements
• Lead on grants opening, close out and monthly program performance meetings for all area programs, with support from the Grants Team
• Support programme managers in developing programme budgets
• Ensuring that program implementation plans, and budget monitoring tools and plans are up to date.
• Develop and modify/adapt program management tools as needed.
• Ensure financial management of all programs budget, ensuring budget forecast, reviews and procurement plans are integrated at each of program cycle management phase.
• Implement and oversee the DRC administrative guidelines and policies, safety and security procedures, logistics support and other tasks
• Support programs in adapting program approaches for areas of reduced humanitarian access.
• Support programs in the establishment and management of responsible partnership with local NGOs and Civil society groups as needed.
• Regular coordination with Technical Coordinators to ensure implementation of technical approaches for quality programming
• Along with the Area Manager and Head of Programmes, responsible for developing the overall programmatic strategy across the entire area operation, ensuring that program design and implementation is in line with the overall country program strategy
• Ensure strategic program planning for upcoming program cycles in line with available funding, and identify funding gaps where needed
• Responsible for developing policies, processes and standards within respective areas
• Deliver inputs to program strategy and identify opportunities for new projects
• Lead assessments for emergency or longer-term programming in existing or new project locations
• Contribute to and/or lead (as requested) on the development of concept papers, budgets and proposals with support from Grants unit and Project Managers.
• With support from Area Manager, ensure the incorporation of the on-going context analysis and scenario planning as part of programs’ strategy and planning.
• Along with Technical Coordinators and Area Manager, responsible for supporting the development of technical strategies in line with overall country technical program strategy

Experience and technical competencies

• Master’s degree in political science, international development, economics or other relevant field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in relevant field.
• At least 4 years’ experience with people management, grants and program management, preferably in protection, CCCM and/or livelihoods programs
• Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management
• Experience with effectively coordinating with national partners, local/government authorities, NGO partners, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
• Full professional proficiency in English

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