·        Oversees the implementation of project plan. Ensures that project teams are implementing project activities in line with donor requirements to achieve project outcomes.

·        Collaborates with MEL Specialist/Manager/Officer to establish and maintain the project monitoring, evaluation and Learning (MEL) and reporting system in line with RTP MEL standards and the performance measurement framework of the project.

·        Collaborates with MEL Specialist/Manager/Officer to develop and implement monitoring, review, assessment and evaluation plans for improved program development and delivery.

·        Works closely with other project and non-project technical staff (e.g. Gender Specialist, Child Protection Advisor, Training Officer) to ensure that project implementation reflects global good practice, including in cross-cutting areas such as gender equality, child protection and environmental sustainability.

·        Ensures adherence to RTP program standards in program design and implementation

·        Oversees preparation and submission of quality narrative reports, financial reports, work plans and budgets in line with donor requirements.

·        Monitors budget implementation, compliance and financial reporting to donors. Ensures that financial budgeting and reporting is aligned with program/project plans and implementation.

·        Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to the direct manager and stakeholders to ensure that project lessons are being used to promote improved program delivery.

·        Conducts regular monitoring visits to project locations.

·        Together with the project team and in consultation with the direct manager, proactively identifies bottlenecks and potential implementation risks and develops effective strategies to address them.

·        Promptly answers adhoc requests for information concerning the project from the donor and/or Fundraising Centre, in line with agreed project communication protocols.

·        Identifies potential success stories and other communications content as related to the project and shares with the direct report for onward sharing with RTP communications staff.

·        Ensures that the project team members have a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in their job descriptions to ensure quality performance.

·        Participates in the recruitment of new project team members.

·        Regularly provides the necessary feedback to project team members and completes their performance appraisals.

·        Provides direct support to project team members in the form of systems and tools.

·        Develops and strengthens the project team’s understanding of project cycle management and donor compliance requirements, working closely with the Fundraising Centre where applicable.

·        Ensures that staff development plans are reviewed by the country office Senior Leadership Team and implemented.

·        Implements policies and procedures that guide and support RTP activities, ensures compliance with RTP code of conduct, gender and child safeguarding policies including timely and appropriate reporting.

·        Manages existing partnerships. Supports the direct manager in identifying and developing new partnerships with local NGOs, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and the communities.

·        Ensures implementation of NGO capacity building plans identified during partner assessments.

·        Regularly monitors the quality of RTP interaction with its project partners and advises senior leadership and the Fundraising Centre as applicable, on any identified risks and required adjustments in partnership approach.

·        Prepares partner agreements and amendments as may be required in line with RTP standards.

·        Supports the direct manager in identifying potential linkages, collaboration and networking with other civil society organizations and government and other relevant institutions to enhance RTP visibility and program activities.

·        As needed, represents RTP in various platforms and maintains positive relationships with governments and other relevant stakeholders regarding RTP activities.

·        Meets with partners’ staff and community leaders to discuss project improvement as needed.

·        Participates in partnership meetings with donors in close collaboration with the direct manager and the Country Director, as relevant.

·        Supports the direct manager in developing high quality proposals for potential funding.

·        Supports the design and development of new program strategies and plans (e.g. Country Strategic Plans).

·        Supports the preparation of timely and cost effective operational plans, budgets and strategic plans with the program team.

·        Ensures adequate communication of country level plans to project team and partners/stakeholders.

·        Supports the direct manager in identifying new project ideas/ initiatives that are aligned with the organization’s strategic targets.

·        In close coordination with the direct manager, Finance Manager/Officer supports the budget planning processes for programs/projects to ensure that project funds are expended according to procedures and plans.

·        Participates in country level budget monitoring processes such as reviews of implementation rates as related to their project.