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Background

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 invest in the human and physical capital of Africa through entrepreneurial means.  We value innovation, learning, creativity and dynamism.

 In the last two years we carried out a wide range of projects in Ethiopia in the field of education, agriculture and WASH out of which more than 75% of the activities are implemented in BGRS. In the next five years we would like to strengthen and expand our interventions in Education, agriculture and WASH at the same time we want to endeavour into health and social enterprise development activities as deemed necessary by the situation on the ground.

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 Asosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State (BGRS) of Ethiopia, with regular travel to programme sites in the BGRS and occasional travel to Addis Ababa and other programme regions in the country. Reporting directly to the Country 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 Country Representative, the Programme Manager will be responsible for developing and managing the Foundation’s various projects/programme in the BGRS. S/he will provide managerial support to technical coordinators (agriculture, water, education, health 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 physical, human and social capital of people whom we support.

Key duties and responsibilities

• With guidance from the Country Representative and in consultation with other programme personnel, develops programme level strategy consistent with the Foundation’s strategy.
• Initiates and develops new programmes that are in line with the Foundation’s broader strategy and guiding principles.
• With support from the program officer based in London, integrates monitoring, learning and reporting frameworks in programme design.
• With support from the Finance and Administration Manager based in Addis Ababa and Finance and Administration Officer based in Asosa, manages programme finances, including review of budgets and financial reports.
• Assists the Country Representative in the negotiation and management of organisational memorandum of understanding and specific programme agreements with stakeholders and/or implementing partner organisations.
• Manages and supports programme staff to fulfil their roles.
• Oversees programme office operations including all administrative and personnel matters.
• Identifies programme staff training needs and takes appropriate action.
• Review and compile project/program progress reports and be responsible for their time submission and all kinds of back and forth communication with the relevant government offices.
• Networks, collaborates and makes consultations with other agencies working in the BGRS.
• Ensures that programme design and implementation is consistent with the Government and the Foundation policy.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Country Representative from time to time.

Job Requirements

Required qualities and skills

• Postgraduate qualification in rural development, or any other related discipline. Minimum five years’ experience in managing innovative rural and urban development programmes.
• Experience in programme/project design with leading role problem assessment, goal setting and formulation of the project intervention.
• Capable of thinking outside the box, open to new and innovative ideas and committed to envisioning others in a new direction.
• Commitment to and solid prior experience of working as a team in multi-disciplinary setup
• Capable of managing the delicate balance between getting activities timely accomplished and ensuring the Foundations resources put to an efficient sustainable investment.
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Foundation. A self-starter, capable of creatively and innovatively developing the programme and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills, with the ability to build good relations, both internally and externally.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel often in-country and within the wider region.

How to Apply

Interested applicant who fulfill the minimum requirements can send they cv and motivation letter to The Pharo Foundation through e-mail: [email protected] not later than 15 days from date of publication. Note that to include the title of the position you are applying for in subject line.