Program Development Manager at Ruben Centre

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Management

• Provide strategic oversight and coordination of all programs, ensuring alignment with the Centre’s mission, values, and strategic plan.
• Lead the development, implementation, and review of program work plans and budgets in collaboration with department heads.
• Support high-quality project design through logical frameworks, clear indicators, risk analysis, and sustainability strategies.
• Oversee program implementation to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Strengthen coordination and collaboration across programs to enhance integration, synergy, and efficient use of resources.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Design, operationalize, and continuously strengthen a comprehensive MEL framework across all programs.
• Lead systematic analysis of program performance using OECD DAC evaluation criteria.
• Ensure MEL indicators, learning objectives, and accountability mechanisms are embedded in proposals, work plans, and reports.
• Oversee baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and end-line evaluations to assess progress and impact.
• Translate evaluation findings and community feedback into adaptive program improvements.

Data Management, Reporting, and Accountability

• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality program reporting to donors, partners, the Board, and internal management.
• Lead in-depth data analysis to inform evidence-based planning and strategic decision-making.
• Strengthen community feedback and accountability mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Learning, Innovation, and Impact

• Promote continuous learning through reflection sessions and cross-program knowledge sharing.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and impact narratives.
• Collaborate with Communications and Fundraising teams to showcase evidence of impact.
• Drive innovation in program design, delivery, and monitoring approaches.

Capacity Building and Staff Development

• Build capacity of program and M&E staff through coaching and mentorship.
• Support adoption of participatory approaches and digital MEL tools.

   Strategic Collaboration and Partnerships

• Support evidence-based proposal development and donor engagement.
• Represent the Centre in external forums and partnerships.
• Contribute to institutional strategies and operational plans.