Program Manager- Implement at Dalberg

ABOUT YOU

You are a global development leader, and you thrive in tackling global issues, with a strong passion for the African continent. You enjoy evolving in high-performing environments and driving the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions. You excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – transforming organizations that deliver sustainable change around the world. You are a committed self-starter with experience as a top-performer at leading systems change and driving scaling of initiatives. You have a passion for international development, program management and implementation, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Required Qualifications:

• Seven (7)+ years of work experience, with targeted experience in program design, program and partnership management.
• At least three (3) years designing and managing large and complex programs – programs with a regional scope is a strong plus.
• At minimum, a Master’s degree with an outstanding academic record.
• Solid track record of program management, project delivery, reporting and evaluation.
• Experience in business development and knowledge .
• Strong problem-solving skills and leadership achievement.
• Ability to develop successful partnerships with proven commercial skills with a high level of energy and a commitment to professional excellence.
• Strong regional/in-country networks.
• Professionalism and demonstrated experience working, coordinating, and negotiating with senior officials and multiple stakeholders in the private and/or public sector.
• Proven ability to leverage program management best practices, lead analysis and make recommendations.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality project reports and deliver high-level presentations to clients and partners.
• Experience in strategic planning, execution, and financial data interpretation.
• Fluency in either English, French or both languages, verbal and written and proficiency in other languages will be an advantage.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Successfully implement the development programs according to scope, budget, time, and quality.
• Develop a stakeholders’ engagement matrix and plan that will serve as a guide in identifying key partners for the success of programs and independence.
• Co-create sessions with target communities, potential partners, and other stakeholders to better understand the stated strategic priorities and align on the interventions.
• Design critical processes and tools for implementation, such as MEL tools.
• Consolidate, synthesize, and develop program designs and Implementation plans.
• Provide stakeholder engagement support and partnership brokering with key partners.
• Support MEL activities to support continuous testing, iteration, and refinement of the implementation plan and the strategy of the program.
• Support the management of the programs’ budget and leverage funding with other potential partners.
• Provide coaching to the prospective custodian of programs to improve their capacity on issues related to Governance, Financial Management, Fundraising, and Sustainability Planning.
• Support the sourcing of assistance and resources such as accounting, paralegal, strategy, networking, topical expertise, and other services as and when required.
• Plan for programs’ internal resources including budgeting and staffing.
• Build relationships with different stakeholders.
• Identify and lead pursuit of business opportunities.
• Mentor and coach team members.