Programmes Manager - PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)

Lagos

6d ago

source : BetaJob

Job Details

Roles & Responsibilities

Research & Planning :

Research, design and implement monitoring and evaluation tools for programme interventions, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action

Define the programme's governance arrangements

Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organisation

Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve successful outcomes of the programmes

Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the programmes

Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of programmes and to identify areas for improvement

Develop funding proposals for programmes to ensure continuous, sustained delivery long-term

Programme Administration / Implementation :

Develop various project concepts & proposals (narrative & budget)

Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the programme - focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the programme, and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces with other programmes and corporate, technical and specialist standards

Supervise the implementation of new programmes by managing both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects

Manage third party contributions to Organisation's Programmes

Develop a work plan and make monthly and annual projections for the programmes

Demonstrate ability to identify new opportunities, as well as cultivate government, business, CSR and community development, and marketing relationships

Work collaboratively with team and clients to achieve programme objectives and deliverables, including strategic project planning and communications design and development across

Programmatic areas

Establish and maintain strong working partnerships with the key local and international stakeholders across various programmatic areas

Manage external / international communications and advocacy for all Programmes

Prepare reports and presentations to suit different audiences and promote Programmes to partners, funders and government institutions

Evaluation & Control :

Prepare reports on programmes for Management, Board, Panel of Advisors and other stakeholders as necessary

Identify and evaluate the risks associated with programmes activities and take appropriate action to control the risks

Monitor programme activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation according to the programmes evaluation framework

Report evaluation findings to the Executive Director and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate

Financial Monitoring :

Ensure that the programmes operate within the approved budget; monitor all budgeted programmes expenditure

Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to the Executive Director on a regular basis

Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures

Ensure that all financial records for programmes are up to date

Liaise with Finance / Accounts on Programme budget / report on variances

Others :

Other assignments as assigned by the Executive Director

Educational Qualification & Experience

A Bachelor's degree and / or master's degree in a related field

Minimum 8 years of experience, at least 5 years within the not-for-profit / NGO sector in a programme management role (may include development, business, or marketing) with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership

Proven experience and skills in public policy, governance, communication / advocacy, education and development

General :

Demonstrated success in managing a fast-paced, multi-faceted Programme that requires high levels of collaboration with partners

High capacity for relationship management and coordinating various stakeholders / interests

Ability to navigate a complex political environment, and negotiate and achieve consensus

Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities

Ability to think creatively with a bias to make outsized impacts with limited, constrained resources

Hard-working and energetic collaborator who creates trust, exudes credibility and elevates enthusiasm of all internal and external contacts

Willingness to work flexibly and independently under tight deadlines

Technical :

Demonstrates the ability and willingness to uphold decisions and defend opinions when necessary

Devise / Use a well-ordered approach to solving problems

Manages and appropriately allocates resources

Identifies obstacles and potential delays to implementation of initiatives

Takes appropriate action to meet challenging goals, schedules, or needs

Demonstrate ability and willingness to follow through on projects

Planning and Organizational Skills

Effectively manages time and priorities

Understands and meets the needs of users and addresses their interests and the concerns

Proactively seeks out information needed to satisfy users

Superior oral and written communications skills in English

Social media savvy

Provides timely, accurate, and candid information on critical issues (planning / progress / results) to team members

Functional :

Programme Management - Understand program design and implementation.

Strategic Management - Understand the formulation and implementation of goals and initiatives for organization benefits.

Stakeholders Management - Establish system and matrices for effective stakeholders’ management.

People Management - Establish and sustain a culture that drives open mindedness and positive relationship among staff whilst motivating core staff for retainership

Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization

Build Relationships - Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization particularly with current partners and sponsors, Command a professional image

Creativity / Innovation : Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities

Foster Teamwork : Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness

Lead : Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

Make Decisions : Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear

Decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization; Proactively take actions

Necessary to produce results and able to work independently / with little guidance

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