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ABOUT YOU
You are a global development leader, and you thrive in tackling global issues, with a strong passion for the African continent. You enjoy evolving in high-performing environments and driving the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions. You excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – transforming organizations that deliver sustainable change around the world. You are a committed self-starter with experience as a top-performer at leading systems change and driving scaling of initiatives. You have a passion for international development, program management and implementation, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Required Qualifications:
Seven (7)+ years of work experience, with targeted experience in program design, program and partnership management.
At least three (3) years designing and managing large and complex programs – programs with a regional scope is a strong plus.
At minimum, a Master’s degree with an outstanding academic record.
Solid track record of program management, project delivery, reporting and evaluation.
Experience in business development and knowledge .
Strong problem-solving skills and leadership achievement.
Ability to develop successful partnerships with proven commercial skills with a high level of energy and a commitment to professional excellence.
Strong regional/in-country networks.
Professionalism and demonstrated experience working, coordinating, and negotiating with senior officials and multiple stakeholders in the private and/or public sector.
Proven ability to leverage program management best practices, lead analysis and make recommendations.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality project reports and deliver high-level presentations to clients and partners.
Experience in strategic planning, execution, and financial data interpretation.
Fluency in either English, French or both languages, verbal and written and proficiency in other languages will be an advantage.
Note: Employment in all the Dalberg offices is conditional on the candidate having or independently obtaining the requisite authorization to live and work in that country.
WHAT YOU WILL DO AND HOW YOU WILL GROW
Dalberg Implement is seeking to hire a Program Manager with blended strategy and program implementation capabilities. Specifically, the successful candidate will have a robust understanding of different development sectors to lead programs in collaboration with stakeholders and clients.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Successfully implement the development programs according to scope, budget, time, and quality.
Develop a stakeholders’ engagement matrix and plan that will serve as a guide in identifying key partners for the success of programs and independence.
Co-create sessions with target communities, potential partners, and other stakeholders to better understand the stated strategic priorities and align on the interventions.
Design critical processes and tools for implementation, such as MEL tools.
Consolidate, synthesize, and develop program designs and Implementation plans.
Provide stakeholder engagement support and partnership brokering with key partners.
Support MEL activities to support continuous testing, iteration, and refinement of the implementation plan and the strategy of the program.
Support the management of the programs’ budget and leverage funding with other potential partners.
Provide coaching to the prospective custodian of programs to improve their capacity on issues related to Governance, Financial Management, Fundraising, and Sustainability Planning.
Support the sourcing of assistance and resources such as accounting, paralegal, strategy, networking, topical expertise, and other services as and when required.
Plan for programs’ internal resources including budgeting and staffing.
Build relationships with different stakeholders.
Identify and lead pursuit of business opportunities.
Mentor and coach team members.
Dalberg is a platform for change. Our staff is empowered to start new programs, institute best practices, and develop traditions that will define the Dalberg experience for years to come. Innovation and entrepreneurship are not only valued at Dalberg; they are essential to our firm’s success.