Position: Program Manager
Organization: Anchor for Life Support and Resilience (ALSAR)
Location: Maiduguri
About ALSAR:
Anchor for Life Support and Resilience (ALSAR) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious, and non-political organization committed to the holistic empowerment of women, youths, orphans, and vulnerable children. With a focus on creating sustainable impact, ALSAR designs and implements programs that uplift the lives of its target groups. The organization is dedicated to building capacity, providing trauma healing for individuals in crisis, and delivering rehabilitation and training in diverse skills. These initiatives aim to equip beneficiaries to actively participate in and contribute to national development programs.
Position Overview:
As the Program Manager, you will lead, coordinate, and oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of ALSAR programs. You will demonstrate a passion for social impact, use your experience in program management, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to improve the impact and effectiveness of ALSAR’s work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Planning, Development, and Implementation:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-quality programs in line with the organization’s strategic objectives and donor requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to identify programmatic needs, priorities, and opportunities, ensuring alignment with local contexts and beneficiary needs.
- Oversee program implementation, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgetary constraints, and quality standards.
- Provide guidance and support to program staff in the planning, execution, and monitoring of program activities.
- Foster partnerships and collaborations with local communities, government entities, and other NGOs to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability
- Conduct needs assessments and research to inform the design of effective programs.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify emerging trends and opportunities for program expansion.
- Lead the implementation of ALSAR’s empowerment programs, ensuring they meet established quality standards.
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to achieve program objectives.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages active participation and engagement from beneficiaries.
- Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting:
- Design and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks for each program.
- Regularly assess program effectiveness and impact through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Use monitoring and evaluation findings to inform program adjustments, improve program quality, and promote evidence-based decision-making
- Utilize feedback mechanisms to continuously improve program delivery and outcomes.
- Oversee the development of timely and comprehensive program reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate and timely data collection, analysis, and documentation of program activities and results.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to highlight program successes and share lessons learned with relevant audiences.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.
- Represent ALSAR at relevant forums, conferences, and networking events to enhance the organization’s visibility and partnerships.
- Resource Mobilization:
- Collaborate with the fundraising team to identify and pursue funding opportunities for program sustainability.
- Prepare compelling grant proposals and reports to secure financial support from donors.
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships with local and international organizations, fostering collaboration and resource-sharing.
- Contribute to fundraising efforts by participating in proposal development, donor engagement, and resource mobilization activities
- Team Management and Capacity Building:
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the program team, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and identify capacity-building needs for program staff.
- Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and mentoring opportunities to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
- Others:
- Engage in advocacy efforts to influence policies that support the empowerment of women, youth, orphans, and vulnerable children.
- Stay informed about relevant policy developments and contribute to policy discussions at local and national levels.
- Identify potential risks and challenges associated with program implementation.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
- Encourage and support a culture of innovation within the organization.
- Explore new approaches and technologies to enhance the effectiveness of empowerment programs.
- Work closely with program partners, including other NGOs, academic institutions, and private sector entities, to enhance program impact.
- Explore opportunities for joint initiatives and collaborative projects
Key Competencies:
- Experience in program management, project management, administration, or related field
- Understanding of budget management to effectively allocate and utilize resources for program activities.
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Knowledgeable in program management methodology and techniques; performance evaluation and change management principles
- Ability to think strategically and align activities with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
- Strong leadership skills to provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to the team and other program staff.
- Proficient project management skills to oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of activities within the program.
- Proficient computer skills, and experience with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey implementation findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Ability to lead and manage a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and resultsoriented team culture.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations.
- Commitment to achieving measurable results and using findings for program improvement and decision-making.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data protection principles.
- Ability to adapt to changing program requirements, priorities, and external environments.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Letter of Application with a recently updated CV as a single PDF file format (as an attachment), and send to: [email protected] and CC: [email protected], using the Job Title and applicant’s name as the email’s subject. E.g. “ Johnson Bunmi- Program Manager.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: Not Specified
