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The Pharo Foundation is a private foundation committed to the development of Africa. Our vision is an economically self-reliant Africa. Our mission is to facilitate economic independence of the African people through the promotion of sustainable livelihoods and job creation in Africa. We value sharing, passion, respect, humility and collaboration.
In the last four years, we have funded projects worth over US$5 million in Ethiopia, Somaliland, Somalia and South Sudan. These projects are contributing towards improved access to financial services, education, health, water and sanitation.
Based on lessons learnt from these projects and wide ranging consultation we have carried out, we have developed a new five-year strategy (2016-20). Our strategic objective is to significantly improve the income and livelihoods of 30,000 households in Africa. We are committed to scaling up our work; improving the quality and the effectiveness of our programme selection, design and implementation based on evidence; and achieving significant and lasting improvements in the quality of life of the people whom we support.
The Programme Manager position is a senior leadership role within the Foundation. The position will be based in Assosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Region of Ethiopia, with regular travel to programme sites in the country and occasional travel to Addis Ababa and other programme regions in the country. Reporting directly to the Regional Representative based in Addis Ababa, this is a well-remunerated role that will give the right candidate an excellent mix of challenge, motivation and fulfilment.
Under the guidance of the Regional Representative, the Programme Manager will be responsible for developing and managing the Foundation’s integrated livelihoods programme in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region. S/he will provide managerial support to technical coordinators (agriculture, water and others as required) who are responsible for technical aspects of programme. S/he will have responsibility for ensuring that the programme is managed effectively and that the Foundation plays a valuable and influential role in improving the income and livelihoods of people whom we support.
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable depending on experience
Location: Assosa
Key duties and responsibilities
ü With guidance from the Regional Representative and in consultation with other programme personnel, develops programme level strategy consistent with the Foundation’s strategy.
ü Initiates and develops new programmes that are in line with the programme level strategy.
ü With support from the Learning and Monitoring Coordinator based in London, integrates monitoring, learning and reporting frameworks in programme design.
ü With support from the Finance and Administration Manager, manages programme finances, including review of budgets and financial reports.
ü While respecting their autonomy and independence, effectively engages with, supports and monitors partner agencies who will have the primary role of implementing the programmes.
ü Assists the Regional Representative in the negotiation and management of organisational memorandum of understanding and specific programme agreements with implementing partner organisations.
ü Manages and supports programme staff to fulfil their roles.
ü Oversees programme office operations including all administrative and personnel matters.
ü Identifies programme staff training needs and takes appropriate action.
ü Reviews progress reports received from partners and prepares consolidated programme progress reports.
ü Networks, collaborates and makes consultations with other agencies working in the Region.
ü Ensures that programme design and implementation is consistent with the Government and the Foundation policy.
ü Performs any other duties as assigned by the Regional Representative from time to time.
Required qualities and skills
ü Postgraduate qualification in rural development, agriculture, water or a related discipline.
ü Minimum five years’ experience in managing rural development programmes.
ü Experience in participatory programme development approaches and techniques.
ü Commitment to the capacity building of local institutions based on mutual respect and a collaborative approach.
ü Capable of managing the delicate balance between getting programmes implemented through partners while respecting their autonomy and independence.
ü Commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Foundation.
ü A self-starter, capable of creatively and innovatively developing the programme and the ability to work independently.
ü Excellent communication and team-working skills, with the ability to build good relations, both internally and externally.
ü Good command of written and spoken Amharic and English; good command of one of the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State languages is an advantage.
ü Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
ü Ability and willingness to travel often to the field.
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