Sun King Regional Program Manager Jobs in South Africa
About the role:
The Regional Program Manager will provide strategic guidance for project implementation, monitoring work plans, budgets, and coordinating activities across different countries/markets. The Regional Program Manager is expected to have a strong knowledge of project goals, approaches and partnerships and represent the project to local stakeholders.
He/She will work cross-functionally with stakeholders in order to ensure cohesive, unified and efficient project implementation and will also supervise a Country Program Managers/Associate , whose work will include Project Implementation and MLE (monitoring, learning, and evaluation) activities, including monitoring the success of the projects by ensuring high quality research and monitoring data collection, preparing reports and disseminating results.
The position will be based in South Africa or Zambia and will oversee Southern Africa Markets and any other Country as assigned.
What you would be expected to do
Strategic Inputs
Assist Country representative in defining operational plans in collaboration with implementing partners within the framework of the country strategy.
Assist Country representatives in ensuring that strategic decisions regarding programs are implemented.
Apply strategic and innovative vision to drive project progress, ensure stakeholder engagement, and overcome any implementation obstacles that the projects may encounter.
Programme Management
Provide innovative and creative ideas for sustainability and expansion of Sun King’s programs across markets under your purview.
Ensure that Country Program Managers/Associates are following Sun King’s as well as technical specialists’ recommendations, on program standards and quality, as well as the guidance of the Country representative
Ensure all programs (across markets under your purview) are completed within the appropriate time frame, within budget and achieve their goals.
Monitor project implementation, communication, and reporting across markets under your purview
Coordinate with the country’s PMs to implement projects according to the project document and work plan.
Regularly monitor the progress against work plan and quality and impact of interventions
Facilitate regular field trips (at least 2 weeks in a month) for supervision and discussion of each programme, define constraints, priorities, plans of action, etc.
Ensure good coordination between the programme, logistics, administration and finance departments and other stakeholders.
Human Resource Management/Administration
Coach, Mentor and guide each country programs’ team
Provide timely feedback to country representative to ensure optimal performance of project staff
Providing on-going problem-solving guidance for implementing partners/project staff regarding programmatic issues, planning issues, and difficulties encountered with local authorities
Supervise and assist the country team on matters relating to Human Resource, finance and administration
Financial Management and Compliance
Ensure all internal controls are in place and efficiently complied with
Ensure compliance with Sun King’s financial & operational policies for audits & transparency purpose
Monitor the project and project budgets to ensure their effective implementation and fund utilisation.
Timely identify project re-appropriation requirements and guide the process of recommending/seeking donor approvals on changes/revisions in projects’ scope, budget and timeline, if required.
Reporting
Draft quality analytical monthly programme narrative reports. A high-quality presentation on project progress and results;
Ensure timely drafting and submission of reports
Ensure preparation of methodical monthly, quarterly reports by agreed deadlines
Ensure communication protocols are adhered to at all times according to the Sun King’s communication guidelines
Monitoring and Evaluation
Assist country representative in evaluating and monitoring programmes to ensure they are meeting goals and take actions to improve achievements and level of impact
Assist in planning, coordinating & implementing ex-post evaluations of programme or project processes and impact
Assist in developing monitoring criteria and systems for the programme.
Assist in developing effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks and mechanisms in coordination with country Program Manager/Associate
Arrange frequent workshops of Programs Managers/Associate to review and plan progress
Networking and Advocacy
Represent Sun King in meetings as and when required
Coordinate and liaise with all stakeholders including government, communities and partners for longer term sustainability of the project interventions.
Maintain good working relationships with Stakeholders & Implementing partners and seek opportunities to coordinate activities with service delivery channels and local structures.
Security & Safety
Assist country representative in maintaining a regular system of monitoring security threats and dissemination of information to all staff
Ensure compliance with Sun King and government security guidelines and instructions at all times
Keep management informed on all security matters, policies and developments
You might be a strong candidate if you
Hold a Bachelor’s Degree (alternatively a Diploma/Certificate will be considered) with at least 5-6 years of programme management experience
Hold a Project Management Professional (PMP)/ Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certificate and/or its equivalent as a great advantage
Possess 2-3 years experience in a managerial position
Have experience synthesising and using data/evidence for program design;
Have experience working on community-based initiatives with government officials and other stakeholders in decentralised settings
Have demonstrated experience in participatory methods and approaches such as PRA/RRA/PLA
Can demonstrate a clear knowledge of the development environment and the issues facing the implementation of development projects.
Possess experience in designing and developing development programmes and projects.
Are able you expertly driving meetings, working with partners and managing complex projects.
Hold a positive attitude and ability to work with colleagues with diverse backgrounds.
Have strong problem-solving, negotiation, communication and networking skills.
Have strong skills in impact assessment and learning
Ability and skills to write concise reports and high-quality proposals in English.
Possess domain Knowledge: Project/Program Management Professional.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as a proven ability to document and articulate results for diverse audiences;
Are able to design and implement service delivery research with strong skills in study design and instrument development;
Hold the capacity to compile and report data for key programmatic output, outcome, and impact indicators including routine data validation;
Have a demonstrated ability to work as a team, a professional fashion and communicate with partners, and colleagues with a high level of tact and diplomacy;
Are proficient in Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel) and other computer applications (e.g. Google applications and documents);
Have a demonstrated capacity in research and evaluation ethics and standards of quality;
Can fluently speak and written English, proficiency in local languages preferred;
Are a reliable manager and team player, with the ability to meet high-performance standards and drive teams to meet and/or exceed expectations and goals;
Have a high attention to detail and self-starter mentality.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Sun King Regional Program Manager Jobs in South Africa
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