Programme Manager Mental Health Initiative (BEING) at The Science for Africa Foundation

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Grants Management 

• Manage programme grants and activities as the point 
• person for the programme, engaging with applicants, 
• grantees and partners including providing guidance and feedback on inquiries.
• Manage operations surrounding the entire process of grant management for the programme in collaboration with the Grants Officer. Ensure adherence to the call standards during the application, review, shortlisting and grant awarding process.
• Oversee the grant scheme development by highlighting key funder requirements at the proposal development stage and aim to improve knowledge and access to this information for grant applicants. This is through webinars, information sessions, workshops etc.
• Conduct due diligence of potential applicants and applicant institutions. This involves desktop reviews and physical site visits to potential applicant institutions and the preparation of reports or recommendations which inform specific grant terms and conditions for successful grant applicants. 
• Manage the grant award processes by providing and monitoring systems, processes and procedures to ensure fairness and openness in awarding grants to applicants.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Manage the performance of the programme team in partnership with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager by setting measurable performance indicators to ensure projects are executed in line with the contract and within agreed timelines
• Develop monitoring reports for funders developed by the fundraising and programmes teams. Develop and disseminate monthly programme highlight reports for the management, staff and committees as necessary. 
• Communicate with senior management on programme status, risks and issues appropriately and timely. 
• Ensure regular and timely communication between project team members.
• Review, implement and update programme records e.g. training matrices, performance reviews, risk assessments.

Advocacy and Relationship Management

• Forge collaborations with science-based communities which share the same vision as the Programme and the SFA Foundation at large within the African continent and globally to build a sustainable programme.
• Engage in discussions with institutions of similar elements which can help promote the vision of the programme through activitiesthat foster added value and future potential initiatives.
• Identify gaps that can be filled by the Foundation’s portfolio of activities that will promote the growth and sustainability of the SFA Foundation and the programme and ensure the Foundation’s services are made relevant to the continent.
• Provide technical support and expertise to the review panels inother programmes by participating in the review of the grant application process.
• Participate in occasional cross-functional meetings to support other departments in achieving their mandate including representing SFA Foundation in consortium meetings. 
• Ensure the values of participation, partnership, sustainability, social responsibility, cost-effectiveness, transparency and accountability are reflected in your work.
• Attend external meetings as a representative of the SFA Foundation as assigned.

Academic Qualifications

• A Master’s/PhD degree in the Science research and interventions of mental health field obtained over the past 
• 7 years with a good track record that bridges mental health 
• R&D with clinical practice e.g. Masters/PhD in Psychiatry, Psychology or related fields Or a Medical Doctor with proven research leadership 
• qualities in mental health R&D and/or clinical experience in carrying out key research work for priority mental health agendas (Psychiatry, Psychologists, General Practitioner with experience working with mental health patients etc).