Non-Profit Program Manager Job Description

We are looking for a Program Manager to lead one or more programmes that deliver our mission to the people we serve. You will plan activities, manage budgets and teams, work with partners and volunteers, and report to funders on what has been achieved. You will make sure that the programme reaches its objectives and that the impact is measured honestly.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor programme activities against objectives, timelines and budgets
• Manage and support programme staff, volunteers and partner organisations
• Define indicators and set up monitoring and evaluation to measure results and impact
• Prepare narrative and financial reports for funders and the board
• Contribute to funding applications and keep good relations with donors and institutions
• Build and maintain relationships with beneficiaries, communities and local partners
• Manage the programme budget and check expenses against funding rules
• Identify risks, safeguarding concerns and operational problems and act early
• Share lessons learned and adapt activities to the needs on the ground
• Represent the organisation at meetings, networks and events

Requirements

• Degree in social sciences, management, international development or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in managing programmes or projects in the non-profit or public sector
• Experience in budget management and reporting to funders
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods
• Team leadership and partnership skills
• Strong written and spoken communication
• Commitment to the mission and to the safeguarding of beneficiaries

Nice to Have

• Experience in grant writing for institutional donors
• Experience in international or cross-border programmes
• Knowledge of project management methods
• Fluency in a language spoken by the communities we serve