Programme Manager M-Pesa Africa – Strategy & Partnerships Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Foundations’ Programmes, the position holder will be responsible for: 

Overall programmes/projects life cycle management 
Smooth execution of programmes and projects 
Management of programme budgets 
Development and nurturing strategic partnerships. 
Due diligence for project/programme development 
Manage programmatic reporting and reviews by partners. 
Build and manage relationships with external partners
Resource mobilisation/fundraising 
Programme/projects continuous improvement. 
Management of regional engagement initiatives 
Continuous programme/project improvement 
Adherence to ISO 26000 on CSR 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Project/programme Management 

Develop and implement programme/projects to achieve the Foundations’ strategy.
Conduct due diligence of all programmes/projects 
Manage partners’ work plans to ensure alignment with financial disbursements – reviews, reporting, dashboards.
Develop and implement knowledge sharing culture among the Foundations’ partners in the Foundations’ strategic areas of focus related to national, regional, and international priorities. 
Lead the delivery of the respective region’s CSI engagement for impactful projects/programmes.
Conduct routine programme/project progress reviews 
Identify and pursue funding/resource mobilisation opportunities to sustain and expand programme initiatives.
Conduct and share contextual research on topical areas related to the Foundations’ strategies to ensure that investments remain aligned to local and global priorities.  
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and maximize program impact.
Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve programme efficiency, impact and scale 
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in philanthropy. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters/bachelor’s degree in development studies, social sciences or related field 
Proven competencies in programme/project management
Strong leadership and team management skills
Prove communication and interpersonal skills
Competences to build and nurture relationships with diverse stakeholders
Knowledge of resource mobilisation/fundraising strategies and grant writing
Experience in data analysis and presentation 
Attention to detail and competences to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Skills

Program/project management.
Budget management 
Stakeholder management 
Strategic thinking
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Fundraising/resource mobilisation 
Grant/proposal writing.
Data analysis and presentation 
Application of technology in programme/project management

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