program manager Position
First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
Workplace- Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Contract with the probability of extension
Sex: male or Female
Position- program Manager
Salary – Negotiable
Job Description
Job Summary: - As working with different development interventions, the program manager is accountable to the General Manager. The program manager is assigned to oversee all the project activities and take responsibility for the demanding tasks of the organization while operating the program activities. In accordance with the projects of the organization the program manager should have knowledge and analytical skill in respected pillars of management. The program manager is also required to have knowledge of designing project proposals which can be applicable to devise strategies that are helpful to improve the service of the organization; through monitoring and evaluation. some of the detailed duties and responsibilities of the program manager are listed below: -
- Developing the project plan, which involves setting objectives, defining and outlining tasks
- Design project proposals based on the needs of the community and submit it to donors for fundraising
- Leading and guiding the project team and supervising monitoring and evaluating the activities along with the monitoring and evaluation group periodically.
- Make sure the design and implementations of the projects align with objectives of the organization.
- Controlling resource allocation and strategically guiding the implementing team
- Ensuring that deliverables are completed on schedule and meet quality expectations.
- Prepare strategic plans, annual, biannual, quarterly, monthly, and reports to the concerned bodies and make sure the programs align in line with policy of the organization.
- Making close contact with partners of the project [Governmental and Non-governmental organizations] to operate the programs smoothly.
- Oversee the projects of the organization, each with its own set of deadlines, resources, and stakeholders and bring the program on track and deliver value.
- Capacitating the project managers by providing training to improve the activities of community [CBOs] and other development projects.
- Organizing training for concerned project beneficiaries and stakeholders.
- Conducting base line surveys and finding community needs in the targeted areas by gathering reliable information to develop project proposals and fill the gaps experienced in the community.
- Participating in resource mobilization activities and facilitating the grounds for partnership with donor organization
Requirements
MA in Project management, Sociology, Business Management, Economics, CGPA: 3.4 and above
Work Experience: - Five years relevant experience in NGO specifically development projects
Language: Excellent in written and spoken English and Amharic
TECHNICAL SKILLS & APPLICATIONS: Computer: MS Excel, MS Word, Power Point, MS Publisher Enterprise Systems & PM Tools: Enterprise Systems & PM Tools:
How to apply
Send your non-returnable copies of documents, CV with a cover letter to the Awach Foundation Head Office, around Aware Square, Jambo Plaza building, 5th floor, Office No. 502 or send your soft copies by E-mail: [email protected] with in seven working days starting from the announcement.
Contact no. number […]/0938111122