Job Title: Area Program Manager

Programming standards:

• Assure that the APs projects are implemented in line with Technical Programme standards and processes of LEAP 3.0. 
• Ensure that Sponsorship in Programming (SiP) and child protection standards are adhered to and adequately integrated into programming both at design/redesign stage and annual operation plan for community transformation.
• Prepare quality and timely detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for program/projects of all funding streams.
• Prepare quality and timely monthly, quarterly, bi –annual and annual projects/programs report together with annual budget, and facilitate program/project monthly funding and review financial reports.
• Ensure that both Evaluation and Audit (Finance and Risk Based) recommendations are timely responded to, fully implemented and progress is reported quarterly.
• Ensure that all systems and approaches such as Horizon, LEAP, SiP, SingleSTEP, Sun6, etc, are adhered to for program effectiveness. 

Program Execution and Financial Accountability:     

• Ensure that communities and staff are empowered to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the program activities for quality and sustainable development.
• Ensure that all the APs funding streams are implemented within 90%-100% of plans. (Annual spending vs budget, Activity plan vs realized) 
• Assure that the APs activities are monitored in relation to their ITTs and that lessons are discussed, shared and acted on. 
• Coordinate the proper implementation of programs/projects of all funding streams as per Detail Implementation Plan (DIP) or other planning documents.
• Enforce stewardship and accountability by ensuring that resources are efficiently and effectively utilized within the program/project for the intended purpose and to minimize risks.
• Ensure proper utilization of program funds as per DIP.
• Closely monitor the ADP budget as per allocated budget.  
• Adhere with internal control and ensure all staffs comply with financial internal control. 

Sponsorship in Programming (SiP):

• Build capacity of community, frontline staff and sponsorship staff on SiP and child protection.
• Empower all the frontline staff (TP officers) to integrate SiP and child protection in their project planning and implementation.
• Assure all new initiatives are implemented to strengthen sponsors’ communication to attract new and maintain existing sponsors.
• Ensure all the key performance indicators (KPI) are kept at green for at least 11 months per year as per the required standard.
• Assure that AP staff and volunteers work to strengthen engagement and empowerment of children, families and community in the sponsorship business process for effective and efficient result.

Transformational Development:

•  Assure the AP facilitates transformed/biblical world view and translate it into community mind set for sustainably improving child wellbeing.  
• Assure the APs actions empower community to change the mindset towards development.
• Assure the APs actions build awareness, and action on issues in relation to child protection including violence, neglect, abuse and violence.
• Assure the APs actions empower the community to identify, plan and implement actions to improve the wellbeing of children. 

Sustainability:

• Facilitate integration of transition plans and disaster preparedness plans into design/redesign and annual plan document and ensure implementation for sustainable development.
• Assure the AP develops and works to strengthen of local institutions (CBOs, CCCs, FBFs, and Commercial Village, etc).
• Monitor performance of the ADP in relation to community empowerment approach.

Working in partnership with others:

• Facilitate networking relationships and participation with wide stakeholders such as government, faith based organization leaders, church, CCCs, CBOs, and other key partners at local level.
• Enhancing Vision Fund Ethiopia (VFE) integration for profitable agriculture and enterprise development.

Team performance:

• Facilitate team building motivate and maintain strong relationships, be passionate for the poor, making an impact, and bear witness to God’s Kingdom.
• Roll out TEECAP strategy to partners including the communities, government, NGOs, FBOs, CBOs and others.
• Provide spiritual support to staffs and reinforce the Core Values to enable understanding of WV operations and culture.
• Coordinate and facilitate performance management and ensure there is performance culture among the ADP staff. 
• Provide technical support in capacity building of frontline staff in development of key programming areas specifically in new technical approach and program and other areas for program effectiveness. 

Job Requirements

• BA/Bsc Degree in Development Studies. An advanced degree in Social Sciences related to development work is preferred. Master’s degree is an advantage
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, emergency and advocacy projects and at least 2 years’ experience in managing complex grants and programs/projects with significant experience in overseeing large multi-year program.
• Expertise in program planning and budgeting and wve development program approach is advantage

How to Apply

Interested Applicants can apply using THIS LINK

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