Program Manager, Tanzania

Position Overview

Educate! the largest youth skills service provider in East Africa, is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and high-performing Program Manager to join the Programs department. As a Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our programs. You will be responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of our initiatives, ensuring that they align with our mission and deliver exceptional outcomes for our participants. 

The successful candidate will have at least 4 years of a strong foundation in program management, including planning, coordinating, and using data to make informed decisions. They will also demonstrate excellent leadership skills to manage and motivate a team, an ability to develop and manage budgets as well as strong communication skills.

Performance Objectives 

Finance and Budget Management

• Draft and manage the program budget to maximize the impact of every shilling spent, while preparing budget memos as needed to ensure quality program delivery and support for the program team.
• Prepare and review quarterly budgets, and monthly and quarterly program budget variance analyses (BVAs) to clarify all budget line expenses. Review and approve all program-related requisitions and accountabilities, ensuring they align with the budgeted activities.

Program Strategic Implementation

• Ensure strategic alignment with the product team on implementation milestones to track progress each term and conduct weekly reviews of implementation data to monitor program execution and coordinate with M&E as needed.
• Conduct termly field visits to evaluate team performance and school status, hold weekly check-ins with Program Officers to review zone performance and identify challenges, and offer guidance to help resolve implementation issues.
• Propose and build tools and systems to improve team productivity and efficiency during program delivery. 

Team Performance Management

• Conduct biweekly 1:1s with Program Officers to review performance and provide support, while tracking their progress on a monthly and termly basis.
• Address performance issues of program officers and youth leaders, provide coaching to support the growth of frontline teams, and escalate any issues hindering team or program progress as needed.
• Lead monthly Programs’ team capacity-building training to upskill them.

Team Culture Management

• Demonstrate the org culture and cultural tenets through professional behavior and leadership
• Create an environment of open communication and trust, address conflicts quickly and constructively, and make improvements based on feedback and observations.
• Create an inclusive and supportive environment where all team members feel valued, involve everyone in decision-making, and promote a healthy work-life balance.

District & Local Government Engagement

• Drive the establishment of strong relationships with government officials and community leaders by attending district meetings as needed to understand their needs and priorities.
• Conduct thorough assessments to identify district-specific challenges and opportunities, use data and feedback to inform strategic planning and decision-making, and monitor implementation status at the district level, making adjustments as necessary.

Qualifications

• Fits our Five Cultural Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at
  Educate!’s culture deck here
• Program Management: Minimum of 4 years of a strong foundation in program implementation management, including planning, coordinating, and using data to make informed decisions.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.