Program Manager 

Our client in the non-profit sector is looking for a Program Manager to join their team. If you have been working in program management, have experience in coordinating programs of mid-sized social enterprises or CSOs experience and is a gender equality enthusiast then this is the job for you. 

Duties and Responsibilities will be:

• Work with the Director in setting and driving the organizational vision and operational strategy
• Create a growth model for the company for the next five years with a clear set of goals and objectives
• Turn the existing strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth helping to implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning
• Oversee operations, projects, initiatives, staff, and productivity, building on the existing and inclusive culture, and ensuring that team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met
• Oversee the company’s HR needs, design and ensure effective recruiting, on-boarding, professional development, performance management, and retention
• Adhere to CSOs, region, country, and local requirements, enforcing compliance and taking action when necessary
• Provide financial oversight and management of funds including forecasting expenditure at regular intervals 
• Close follow-up and support of all Setaweet projects in the areas of advocacy, activism, content development and knowledge production on gender equality in Ethiopia 
• Develop and oversee an all-Inclusive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework for Setaweet projects
• Oversee all operations including procedures and manuals, and align them with the Setaweet growth model 
• Identify funding opportunities aligned with the Setaweet growth model and write and follow-up on grant applications
• Prepare annual and quarterly plans, present progress/status reports on plans
• Supervise junior Setaweet staff and interns and provide guidance, report on their activities
• Represent Setaweet at conferences; forums and diplomatic events as necessary
• Perform other related duties as per the directions provided by the Director of the organization.

Required Competencies and Qualifications 

• A Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Development Studies or any related field
• 10+ years solid experience in coordinating programs of a mid-sized social enterprise, CSO or a company with progressive values
• Understanding of CSO regulatory models
• A solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics
• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues
• Excellent leadership and inter and intra-personal skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Critical thinking
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Self-starter with the capacity to create new initiatives that will elevate the cause of the company
• Excellent financial management skills
• Strong social media marketing skills
• A commitment to the pursuit of gender equality in Ethiopia. 

How to apply

Interested applicants can apply by sending their CVs to apply@yes.et with the subject line Program Manager before February 17th, 2022.

N.B. APPLICATIONS SENT VIA APPLY@YES.ET WILL ONLY BE ELIGIBLE.

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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