Job Brief
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget. The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
This includes developing project plans, managing resources, tracking progress, and communicating with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Management
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Lead the planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of projects across YAWP’s thematic sectors.
Provide strategic guidance to project teams to ensure quality program delivery and achievement of project objectives.
Ensure projects are implemented in accordance with approved work plans, budgets, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
Develop and monitor program performance indicators and ensure timely corrective actions where necessary.
Support the design and implementation of Peacebuilding and Livelihood and economic interventions targeting vulnerable populations.
Program Development and Resource Mobilization:
Lead proposal development, concept note writing, donor mapping, and fundraising initiatives.
Contribute to the development of project budgets, logframes, work plans, and implementation strategies.
Identify funding opportunities and support strategic partnership development.
Prepare high-quality donor reports, project updates, and organizational briefs.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL):
Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability systems are integrated into all programs.
Support data collection, analysis, documentation of lessons learned, and dissemination of best practices.
Ensure Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) mechanisms are functional and responsive.
Monitor project indicators and support evidence-based decision-making.
Coordination and Representation:
Represent YAWP Foundation in sector coordination meetings, technical working groups, clusters, forums, and stakeholder engagements.
Build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, donors, UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, community leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.
Strengthen collaboration and partnerships that enhance program impact and sustainability.
Team Management and Capacity Building:
Supervise, mentor, and support program staff and volunteers.
Facilitate capacity-strengthening initiatives for staff and community stakeholders.
Promote teamwork, accountability, learning, and professional development within the organization.
Cross-Cutting Themes:
Ensure mainstreaming of Protection, Gender, Inclusion, Safeguarding, Disability Inclusion, Climate Change Adaptation, and Conflict Sensitivity across all projects.
Promote community participation and localization approaches in program implementation.
Uphold humanitarian principles and organizational values at all times.
Personal Attributes:
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to humanitarian values, volunteerism, and community service.
Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
Requirements & Qualifications
Applicants should have:
A minimum of HND, BSc and MSc in Social Work, Sociology, Gender Studies, Community Development, International Development, or a related field.
At least 2-3 years in program coordination, project management, or a similar role.
Demonstrated experience in Program, Budget and People Management.
Good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and relevant digital tools.
Experience working with NGOs, communities, youth, women, or other relevant stakeholders is an advantage.
Applicants must demonstrate integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and commitment to safeguarding.
Benefits of Volunteering with YAWP Foundation
Opportunity to contribute to life-saving humanitarian, development and peace interventions.
Practical experience in program leadership and humanitarian coordination.
Exposure to donor engagement, proposal development, and project management.
Professional networking opportunities with humanitarian actors and development partners.
Capacity-building and learning opportunities.
Certificate of Service and Recommendation Letter upon successful completion of the volunteer period.
Opportunity for future engagement subject to organizational needs and performance.