Technical Programme Manager at World Vision

Purpose of the position

To manage and provide technical leadership in the program design, implementation, coordination and monitoring of the Z-READ technical program for achieving improved literacy and quality of education for Child Well Being outcomes.

Major Responsibilities

Program Development and Management

• Review the Technical Approach and Technical Programme to achieve the WVZ National Office Strategy.
• Set and enforce technical programme standards to be adhered to by implementing staff and partners for quality programming.
• Develop, select and/or adopt tools, models and protocols to aid in program implementation by the program staff
• Provide technical oversight to ensure program implementation is line with the National strategy and other relevant standards and policies.
• Support AP budgeting for Z-READ TP activities and provide guidelines on costing

Grant Acquisition and Management

• Ensure Z-READ Technical Program is adequately funded to achieve Technical Programme outcomes.
• Determine the needs of the primary focus areas and funding deficit in collaboration with the Area Programme Manager for focused Programmes intervention.
• Work with the Grants Acquisition team to preposition, establish donor linkages, develop and market fundraising products (concept notes, proposals) in order to mobilize additional funding for the technical programme.
• Manage grants and PNSF projects to meet stakeholder’s requirements and project objectives.

Networking, Collaboration and Liaison

• Lead in strategic networking with donors, government ministries, and other stakeholders at various levels in order to profile World Vision Zambia Limited work.
• Collaborate with the Advocacy team to influence policy enactment and implementation related to Literacy and Education.
• Represent WVZL in various key meetings at national including Education Technical Working Group, Education Project Coordinating Committee (PCC), Ministry of General Education (MoGE) Joint Annual Review (JAR) meeting, ZANEC weekly meetings and any other relevant education committee meetings for alignment of National priorities.

Programme Effectiveness and Quality Assurance

• Lead technical programme integrated research and learning initiatives for generation of lessons learnt and knowledge for enhanced program effectiveness.
• Manage quality implementation and monitoring of all technical programmes within scope, time and budget.
• Produce a consolidated annual/semi-annual National Report for the Technical Program for sharing with other stakeholders
• Support the documentation and dissemination of promising practices from WVZL operation areas for future programming.
• Support the development of data repository for the technical programme for better knowledge management and utilization

People Management

• Support staff recruitment and orientation in order to attract and retain talent to deliver programmes interventions
• Build capacity of technical staff through coaching and mentoring for increased/enhanced competency.
• Manage performance of technical programme staff for increased accountability
• Support team and organisational learning to promote a culture of mutual respect amongst staff

Other Attributes

• Must be a committed Christian and inspire other, able to stand above denominational diversities and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• Degree in Education with minimum 7 years’ experience in relevant field
• Master’s Degree in the relevant field or its equivalent is an added advantage with minimum 3 years’ experience in the relevant field
• Experience in teaching primary school grades will be an added advantage
• Experience in Education Program Management in a complex, international organisation preferably NGO context
• Knowledge and understanding of World Vision operations would be an added advantage,
• Experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and report writing essential
• Must have excellent communications, interpersonal, analytical, decision making, conflict management, negotiation, networking, liaison and donor engagement skills
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment, and must be a mature Christian.

• Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Capacity to function well in a team and contribute effectively to team efforts.
• Knowledge in Literacy programing

Working Environment / Conditions

• Work environment: Office-based 60% : field 40%
• Travel: international as required.

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