Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 11 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position Overview:
The Director of the Boys Empowerment Program is responsible for leading and overseeing all its aspects, aiming to educate, mentor, and ultimately help boys acquire the necessary skills to pursue their ambitions. The Director will be responsible for overseeing the overall management and growth of the program, including providing strategic leadership, managing mentorship initiatives, ensuring effective delivery of program services, and building partnerships. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, mentorship, and empowerment, demonstrating a commitment to fostering positive personal development, leadership skills, and academic success among program participants.

Key Responsibilities:
Program Leadership and Strategy:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for the program, setting out short-term goals and long-term desired impacts and how to measure them.
• Provide visionary leadership aligning program goals with the overall missions of MWB and the Boys Empowerment Program.
Stakeholder Engagement:
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including mentors, families, secondary and tertiary school stakeholders, local government, and community leaders.
• Collaborate with local and international partners, such as Zambian government officials, local NGOs, corporations, and fellow philanthropic foundations, to enhance the program’s reach and effectiveness through strategic alliances.
Team Management:
• Continuously recruit, train, and manage a team of mentors and support staff for the program.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment among all stakeholders involved, valuing diversity and inclusion.
Program Development and Implementation:
• Oversee the implementation of a coherent and comprehensive empowerment and mentorship curriculum for boys in collaboration with BTG and MWB.
• Organize and lead the annual Boys Empowerment Conference, an event that brings together all boys in the program and their mentors, for a day of connection and learning with inspirational speakers.
• Ensure program activities align with best practices in education, leadership development, mentorship, and safeguarding.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to track program performance, focusing on program objectives and KPIs.
• Regularly analyze program data to assess program impact, providing actionable insights to the MWB leadership team for program improvement.
Resource Mobilization and Financial Management:
• Secure funding for the program through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Work closely with MWB’s Africa Regional Programs Director and the US-based team to coordinate fundraising efforts, manage the program’s budget, and allocate resources efficiently.
• Work closely with local government officials in expanding the support of the Zambian government for the future of the program.
Community Outreach and Advocacy:
• Represent the organization in community forums, conferences, and meetings.
• Collaborate with local communities to address challenges and create opportunities for program participants.

Required qualifications:
• Zambian national residing near Lusaka, Zambia.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, social work, NGO development, or gender studies).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program management, particularly in education, empowerment, and mentorship.
• Strong understanding of gender issues, cultural dynamics, and educational challenges specific to Zambia.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage projects, and work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the values and mission of both BTG and MWB.
• Fluent in English, Nyanja and Bemba (other Zambian languages a plus).

Additional Responsibilities and Tasks:
• Create strategies to empower and support boys.
• Manage the program’s financial resources, ensuring transparency and alignment with MWB’s strategic priorities.
• Oversee program activities, including mentorship programs and events.
• Provide guidance and support to program staff, mentors, and participants
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local government and community organizations to expand program reach.
• Any other duties as required.
This position reports directly to the MWB Africa Regional Director.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references The application deadline is Wednesday, 30th October, 2024. Mothers Without Borders is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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