Description:
Key Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Strategic Advisor and Head of Programs to coordinate the
program/ops team activities and ensure all projects are aligned to organizational goals
• Work with the COO cone to manage inter-departmental communication and scheduling to
ensure the program/ops team has one calendar which is set and tracked monthly
• Provide the program/ops team with task tracking linked to the monthly calendar and
monitor progress daily
• Generate tasks and milestones assigned to team members
• Draft and edit program management, process and protocol tools and templates
• Have an active role in removing impediments to team success
• Work with the Strategic Advisor and Head of Programs to determine the scope and timelines
for each project, from design to deployment to evaluation and feedback
• Document and communicate a clear process of how the project will be run
• Advise on potential risks, come up with mitigation strategies and adjust timelines
accordingly
• Work with the program/ops team to manage budgets and monitor that the project is
executed within budget
• Participate in drafting a long-term road map with management, set key dates and
milestones
• Compile meeting minutes and follow up on action items as necessary
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Head of Programs and/or Strategic Advisor
Skills and Experience:
• Degree or professional qualification in project management and/or business development
• At least 4 years’ experience in program development and/or management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident and abled public speaker, with experience delivering training to groups
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and juggle competing priorities
• Able to balance the need to take direction and take initiative
• Strong work ethic, with a commitment to program quality
• A strong focus on customer service and experience
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with multiple departments
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Some level of experience working with adolescent girls and young women, HIV and/or sexual
reproductive health is desirable
• Driver’s license and own transport is required