Vacancy Announcement – Programmes Manager
External and internal
Applicants are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the following position:
Position Information
Job Title: Programmes Manager
Reports to: Programmes Director
Direct Reports: Project Coordinators
Job Location: Mogadishu
Contract Details: 1 year and renewable
Job Summary
The Programme Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of programmes of YouthLink. The role involves designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating high-quality humanitarian and development projects that align with YouthLink's mission, vision, and core values. The Programme Manager ensures effective collaboration with partners, and stakeholders while fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and impact.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme Design and Management
• Lead the development and implementation of high-quality, integrated programmes in line with the YouthLink strategic plan.
• Ensure programmes are aligned with community needs, donor priorities, and international standards (e.g., Sphere, CHS).
• Participation and contribution to Senior Management Team decision-making process and provide strategic input
• Lead and contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals
• Oversee the preparation and submission of budgets, and reports to program director
• Ensure high quality donor reporting delivered in timely manner
• Support the documentation of successful stories, best practices and lessons learnt that could be used for experience sharing and lobby.
2. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
• Collaborate with the MEAL team to develop and implement effective MEAL system to track progress, measure impact, and improve programme quality.
• Lead the implementation of a comprehensive MEAL system that provides timely, accurate, and reliable project results by integrating MEAL activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Organise monthly, quarterly or programme review meetings
• Ensure CRM system is functional, accessible that feedback and complaints are addressed
• Ensure lessons learned are documented, shared, and incorporated into future programme design.
• Promote accountability to communities through participatory approaches and feedback mechanisms.
3. Financial and Resource Management
• Manage programme budgets in collaboration with the finance team, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with donor requirements.
• Track programme budgets and ensure expenditure is in line with agreed project plans and budget.
• Liaise with logistics and administration functions to ensure the timely delivery of required inputs/materials for the programme (e.g. purchase requests, disbursements, transport), in accordance with YouthLink’s procedures and donor requirements.
• Liaise with the Finance and project teams to initiate and finalise budget revisions in a timely manner according to donor regulations.
• Oversee the procurement program supplies are delivery on time and within the program implementation period.
4. Coordination and Representation
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, community organizations, and donors.
• Represent YouthLink in coordination forums, advocacy networks, and other relevant platforms.
• Foster collaborative relationships with local stakeholders to ensure programme sustainability.
• Coordinate with the relevant departments at all levels during programme/project implementation and monitoring to assure optimal quality in delivery
5. Team Leadership and Capacity Building
• Provide leadership, coaching, and capacity development to programme teams.
• Ensure performance management systems are implemented effectively across the team.
• Promote a safe and inclusive working environment in line with organisation’s safeguarding policies.
6. Risk Management and Compliance
• Ensure application of YouthLink’s policies and procedures and codes of codes of conduct
• Ensure programmes comply with internal policies, donor requirements, and relevant laws.
• Identify and mitigate risks to programme implementation, including security, financial, and reputational risks.
7. General and other duties:
• Contribute to emergencies response action when requested to do by the Programme Director
• Work in an interactive and coordinated manner with the other YouthLink staff, identify, and encourage synergies within and across programmes to achieve an integrated approach.
• Any other ad hoc duties as may be assigned by the Programme Director that is consistent with the nature of YouthLink’s work.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in international development, Humanitarian Studies, or a related field (Master is preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing complex humanitarian or development programmes.
• Proven track record in proposal writing, program management
• Strong experience in MEAL, including data analysis and report writing.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills in multicultural settings.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong understanding of gender, inclusion, and safeguarding principles.
• Proficiency in project management tools and financial software.
• Fluency in English (additional language skills are an asset).
Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Participation, and Innovation.
Interested candidate, who meet the above requirement, should apply by submitting their applications (cover letter, and CV and contacts of three professional reference) by email: admin@youthlink.so, with the subject line “Programs Manager”. The closing date for application is on26th December 2024 in the subject line of your email.” Applications and CVs submitted after deadline will not be considered. YouthLink Somalia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This post is urgent, job applications will be reviewed on rolling basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline
YouthLink Code of Conduct
YouthLink has an organisational Code of Conduct (YLCoC). This has been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of YouthLink staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staffs have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with YouthLink’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with YouthLink will be expected to sign the Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of YouthLink Code of Conduct and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of the policy.
YouthLink Somalia is registered non-profit local humanitarian NGO and is operational in South and Central Somalia. YouthLink work to assist extreme poor urban and displaced communities to build resilience to shocks and achieve improved livelihood. Yo... Read More
