Program Manager Full-Time

Counterpart International is hiring a Program Manager besed in Maputo.

Context

Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community. We equip individuals, organizations and communities-our counterparts- to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries. We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures.

Summary

Counterpart International is currently seeking a Program Manager for a  5-year USDA McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program which aims to reduce hunger and improve literacy and nutrition among school-age students, especially girls. Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Program Manager is responsible for the supervision of project activities at the Program office. S/he will be in charge of managing programmatic and operational activities.  S/he will manage the program team and identifying problems and solutions that will be passed on to the Chief of Party. This is a full-time position based in metropolitan area of  Maputo, Mozambique. The applicant should be a Mozambique national or have the legal right to work/reside in Mozambique.

Duties and Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives;
• Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement;
• Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance;
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached;
• Work closely with the Chief of Party, cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives;
• Manage budget for project and be accountable for delivering against established goals/objectives;
• Coordinate proactively with cross-functional teams (Sector Experts and Lead Facilitators) to maximize productivity and sustainability outcomes through effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and learning activities;
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders;
• Supervise the field program team and the other staff employed in the project to effectively execute all assigned activities;
• Ensuring goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and team member performance;
• Lead, manage, inspire and hold field staff to higher performance levels and Counterpart’s corporate values;
• Prepare and submit quality weekly and monthly project status reports;
• Work with the Senior Management in the design and development of new programs as needed;
• Represent Counterpart International in the field and everywhere else as delegated by the Chief of Party;
• Ensure the delivery of quality reports, within the given deadlines and maintain complete and accurate documentation of project tasks;
• In collaboration with the Chief of Party, maintain good working relationship with local partners and foster teamwork;
• Regularly visit project activities in schools and report on activities in detail;
• Invest in building relationships, both with direct and indirect beneficiaries (cognizant government partners at all levels including target communities;
• Carry out any other task required by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications​

• At least a master’s degree or any other degree recognized in equivalence in one of the following fields: International Development, Public Health, Economics, Nutrition, Business Administration, Sociology or Project Management;
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in managing development projects preferably on a USG donor-funded project;
• Have a good ability to handle conflicting tasks; an ability to prioritize and deliver high quality performance on a regular basis;
• Good knowledge of partnership environment, food security, aid policies of donor government, humanitarian issues, resource mobilization strategies;
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Government rules (USDA, USAID), regulations, policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communications skills;
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills;
• Have a good ability to manage relationships with diverse people; an ability to work well alone and in a team environment;
• Excellent Communication skills in Portuguese and in English (verbal and written) are required;
• Experience in the NGO community and a good knowledge of the Maputo Province region is a plus.

“Counterpart International strongly believes in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, citizenship, gender, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual preference, disability or any other protected personal characteristic.”

How to Apply

Email: [email protected]

Deadline for submission of application is May 22, 2021

For more information on Counterpart, please visit our website at www.counterpart.org