Regional Program Manager at Help Age International

Job Impact
The role of Programme Manager- Grants & Fundraising is expected to impact and influence in the following critical areas

Regional Program Manager Job Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Work with HelpAge International in the region and the RD team in London to review and implement funding strategies to meet agreed funding objectives and targets.
• Regional leadership in the development and implementation of HelpAge policies, systems and tools in fund raising and grants management
• Ensure countries and the Regional Center develop resource development strategies which are regularly reviewed, updated and implemented
• Effective coordination of staff in HelpAge departments and network partners towards effective fundraising and grants management.
• Conduct research and analysis of donors in the region to increase understanding of the donor environment in
• Africa as well as long-term perspectives and preferences.
• Map and identify Network Members – in consultation with the Head of Network Coordination & Development – who could complement HelpAge work in any funding opportunity.

Proposal Development

• Coordinate with the regional team, country office staff and network partners for submission of innovative and high quality proposals.
• Support regional staff and country programmes to continuously manage donor networking process and liaison, ensuring that HelpAge’s profile and influence is increased across the donor community at national and regional levels.
• Lead in identification of funding opportunities and support programme, network and technical staff directly or indirectly in preparation of funding proposals.
• Represent HelpAge externally in the region by contributing to improved networking with other organizations on funding issues, sharing learning and jointly exploring programme opportunities. Contract Management &
• Donor Servicing
• In coordination with key staff manage proposal development and awards management systems to ensure timely planning, follow up and donor reporting (eg. Funding chart, Contract Management System/CMS).
• Work closely with the Research, evidence and learning unit to ensure that learning generated from the project is adequately captured in donor reports.
• Facilitate capacity building of staff and Africa network partners in grants contract management
• Develop & implement an Africa wide fundraising plan to grow and sustain income
• Efficient management of all donor contracts
• Develop strategic partnerships for fundraising
• Provide fundraising support to network members
• Work together with teams to develop programmes and quality proposals

Terms of Reference

HelpAge International, Africa region is currently looking for staff members who are interested and able to take on the role as focal points for gender, disability and accountability.

The person will also be able to interact with across a cross section of the organizational leadership within the region and UK office to share information as well as to influence on broad policy issues concerning the theme.

Broad Responsibilities for the Regional Program Manager Job

• Understanding of the relevant organizational guideline/ framework
• Discussing ways in which the issue is currently being looked at/ integrated in organizational priorities
• Identify specific activities/ approaches that can be implemented to ensure integration of the issues
• Develop and work with a group of champions within the country teams and network members on the issues
• Provide broad guidelines to teams on ways in which issues can be integrated
• Organize and coordinate training for staff
• Scheduling calls within the region to discuss the issues and updates
• Providing a report every 6 months (format and metrics to be developed)

Regional Program Manager Job Requirements

• Demonstrable past experience on the specific issue
• Knowledge on various organizational ‘good practices’ on integration of the issue
• Ability and willingness to coordinate with team members within the region and provide team members with technical support necessary
• Passion and personal interest to further the issue within the region
• Ability to influence others through support, sensitisation and factual advocacy