Program Manager - Partnerships

BrighterMonday Uganda’s Mission

Connecting Africans to Opportunities and alleviating unemployment on the African continent through digital solutions. 

Brief Job Summary:

Your mission is to build the strongest job seeker ecosystem on the continent through innovation and focused execution of this project mandate.

Key Duties & Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of program plans, including defining program objectives, scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Ensure alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and the smooth execution of program activities.
  
• Operational Management (Manage the full cycle of Project Management design, execution, organizational strategies, facilitate, etc)
  
• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources. Track and report on program expenses and financial performance, ensuring cost-effective delivery.
  
• Monitor program performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics. Prepare regular reports for senior management and stakeholders, providing updates on progress, challenges, and outcomes.
  
• Ensure that all program deliverables meet quality standards and align with the organization’s objectives and client expectations.
  
• Contribute to the development of proposals and documents for new projects
  
• Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the donor organization.
  
• Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of project deliverables, lead project planning, budgeting, action plans and monitoring processes.
  
• Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results as specified in grant agreements.
  

KPIs to measure success

• Successful project execution
  
• Budget control and management
  
• Timely reporting
  
• Policy compliance
  
• Social Engagement and mentions
  

Key Relationships

• MD, Jobs
  
• Brightermonday Uganda CEO
  
• Group Products & Technology
  
• Group Business Intelligence & Growth
  
• Group Marketing
  
• Group HR
  

Qualifications: 

Years of Experience:

• At least 7 years of experience in the impact/ NGO space with 3 or more of these in a management capacity
  

Skills required to perform the Job: 

• Experience executing large scale - multi-million dollar programs successfully
  
• Experience working in Uganda is desirable
  
• Ability to converse with different levels of professionals
  
• Experience in a specific industry relevant to the program (e.g., healthcare, technology, nonprofit) is an advantage.
  

Competencies

• Proven work experience in program coordination, execution and management
  
• Demonstrated experience in establishing strategic project management.
  
• Management of different levels of sub-teams and operation levels
  
• Experience working with stakeholders at various levels and establishing strategic partnerships.
  
• Proven track record in program management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of partnership initiatives.