Program Manager

Description

• This position is for 6 months, starting 16 April or as soon as possible after that. It is open to Mozambicans
• The position is to manage the next phase of our PEPFAR funded youth, HIV program, Saber é Viver (SEV) in Maputo City
• SEV is an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign that works to rebrand HIV by promoting the importance of knowing your status and staying on antiretroviral treatment with a focus on adolescents
• This phase of the campaign continues in Maputo secondary schools and engaging with adolescents using SAAJ (Serviços Amigos dos Adolescentes e Jovens) health services

Duties

• Execute program per funding agreement between CCS and Fundação Clarisse Machanguana
• Report to Executive Director
• Manage Accountant, communications officer, community/program officer, procurement officer and M&E consultant
• Lead, monitor and review the quality and progress of the program and team to ensure the successful completion of the program within deadlines
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the program
• Program Management and Monitoring (with direction and support of M&E consultant):
• Write monthly program reports as per agreed criteria and timelines
• Communicate with CCS as outlined in funding agreements
• Monitor all budgeted program expenditures with accountant
• Monitor cash flow and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly or bimonthly)
• Manage all program funds per established accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all financial records for the program are up to date
• Manage financial reporting and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements
• Program Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Ensure that the program deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Evaluate the outcomes of the program as established during the planning phase
• Ensure that all program activities operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of the Foundation
• Ensure all policy and legal requirements for the Foundation are completed in a timely and efficient manner
• When necessary, participate on interview panel for recruitment of staff

Requisites

• 5 years minimum experience of program management of social programs in Mozambique
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience of of using social media as a communication and education tool desirable
• Experience of PEPFAR and/or US Govt funding mechanisms and regulations
• Fluent verbal and written Portuguese and English
• Experience of HIV campaigns desirable but not essential

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted