Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background:
Build It International is an ambitious NGO that creates opportunities for young people and their communities through skills training, work experience and essential community building projects.
One of our core activities is to train young men and women in quality skills so that they can go on to earn a living. We deliver this through our programme of community building construction projects and through skills training currently focused on entry level building skills at our Centre for Excellence (CfE).
We have now completed 47 building projects and trained 1,029 men and women in building skills. The construction of our skills training Centre for Excellence (CfE) has enabled us to significantly scale increase the number we train each year. By 2023 we aim to train 400 trainees a year whilst continuing to construct 3-4 schools and health clinics.
Overall aim of Programme Manager: We are now seeking a dynamic and capable Programme Manager to join the Senior Management Team. This is a new position. The Programme Manager shall be responsible for ensuring our overall programme is running effectively, that operational issues are resolved, and that the various functions and project leads are coordinated and collaborating for effective delivery. The Programme Manager will also help with donor management and reporting, and proposal preparation. .

  Specific Responsibilities:
Planning, Coordination and Operations
• Lead in the development of the annual implementation plan
• Ensure that the Training Into Work team, Construction team, Procurement and Finance are working in a well-coordinated and efficient manner
• Develop community project delivery plans, covering construction, training and community work and ensure that activities are conducted as according to the plan
• Ensure project approval documentations are produced on time with the required information
• Ensure value for money is achieved across all projects and the Training Into Work Programme.
• Ensure that operational challenges are resolved quickly
• Work with the senior management team to ensure a viable vehicle allocation plan
• Ensure all projects are delivered according to Build It’s objectives, mission and values and in line with Build It’s policies and procedures
• Ensure regular activity and budget review meetings are conducted for effective delivery and to improve the next round of implementation
Donor Management, Reporting and Fundraising
• Working closely with the Country Director, develop and manage partnerships and seek funding opportunities
• Write high quality and timely reports required by donors and institutional funders
• Ensure compliance with institutional donors
• Produce high quality concept notes and proposals with budgets
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual internal reports as required to meet local and UK requirements
• Serve as a link between the UK office and Zambia office, ensuring the UK office has sufficient information required for donor reporting, fundraising and communication purposes.
Programme Delivery and Development
• Lead in the development of a pipeline of community construction projects
• Contribute to programme strategy exercises
• Develop new programmes when required in line with Build Its strategy and supportive of Build Its goals
Other
• Lead in the organisation and management of Build It events including those associated with promoting Build It and meeting our advocacy goals
• Coordinate and support donor visits
• When required, represent the Country Director

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience of working in a similar position is essential
• Degree in a relevant field required. Masters is desirable.
• Understanding of the vocational training sector
• Experience of community work desirable
• Able to write clearly and succinctly
• Demonstrable success in securing funding
• Exceptional planning and problem solving skills. Ability to multi-task is essential.
• Budget management experience on projects of a similar scale
• Experience of successfully working with and coordinating a team of people
• Demonstrable experience of the ability to present ideas and negotiate
• Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Understanding and belief in in BII’s mission, vision and values
• Ability to work in Lusaka and Chibombo with travel to other project locations when required.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
****PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME**** To apply please send a one page cover letter clearly stating how you meet the requirements for the job and your motivations for applying, together with a CV. Send applications to recruitment@builditinternational.org 

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