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Program Manager

Bamako, Mali RIGHT TO PLAY
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BACKGROUND
Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children and youth to overcome the effects of conflict, poverty, and disease. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps children in more than 20 countries to build essential life skills and better futures, while driving lasting social change.
Job Posting:  Program Manager
Supervisor (s) Title: Country Manager
Location: Mali
Directly Supervises :  5 staff
Closing Date : April 17, 2015
JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Manager reports directly to Country Manager (CM). The incumbent is responsible for the program development and implementation in the country of operation as well as the talent management of theprogram team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                                                                                                 
Time%
In accordance with Right To Play (RTP) approved policies and procedures, the employee:

1.

Program strategic planning
Is responsible and accountable for the programmatic management of all in country projects.
Contributes to the design and development of program strategies and plans with program team in line with the overall RTP strategies.
Manages the portfolio of program activities of the country in line with RTP strategic country plans and region and global vision.
Ensures that program team understand the current program goals and objectives as well as future ones and participate in the program expansion plans.
Ensures that program team are implementing program activities in line with donor requirements to achieve project outcomes.
Coordinates the preparation of timely and cost effective operational plans, budgets and strategic plans with the program team.
Develops project proposals for new projects.

35%

2.

Program quality and compliance
Maintains the existing process of monitoring and evaluation (M&E)and reporting system of RTP.
Oversees submission of proper accountabilities of program funds and quality narrative report in line with donor requirements.
Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to the CM and stakeholders ensuring that program lessons are being used to promote improved program delivery.  
Conducts regular monitoring visits to project locations.

35%

3.

Program financial management
Coordinates with Finance team to provide financial training for non-financial staff for in effective country program financial management, including procurement, project implementation, compliances and project financial reporting.
Supports the budget planning processes and regularly reviews actual vs. budget to ensure that program funds are expended according to laid down procedures and plans.
Collaborates with the program team and develops new initiatives to be integrated in the budget.

10%

4.

Team management, compliances and capacity building
Communicates the program vision to the program team, leads and directs them toward achieving the program goals and objectives.
Ensures that the program team have clear understanding of roles, responsibilities and accountabilities supported by clear job descriptions to ensure quality performance.
Conducts program staffing needs assessment, presents recommendations to the CM.
Leads the capacity building of program team to ensure that they have the appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing to their full capacity; provides the necessary feedback to the program team and completes their performance appraisals.
Provides direct support to the program team in the form of system and tools.
Implements policies and procedures that guide and support RTP activities, ensures compliance to code of conduct, gender and child protection.
Develops and strengthens program team understanding of Project Cycle Management.

10%

5.

Partnership and collaboration
Represents RTP in various platforms and maintains positive relationship with government and other relevant stakeholders with regarding RTP activities.
Identifies and develops new partnerships with local NGOs, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and the communities.
Oversees the management of existing partnerships.
Ensures ownership of the program by local partners and stakeholders.
Meets with partners’ staff and community leaders to discuss program improvement as needed.
Ensure a positive and team spirit environment for the country staff

5%

6.

Performs other duties as assigned by the CM

5%

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