Programme Director - Youth Development

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Oversee the design, development, and implementation of project interventions, Manage program protocols, capacity building, research, and evaluations, while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strategic Portfolio Management:Regularly consolidate and share learning insights with stakeholders

• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery and sustainable impact. Establish local and global networks for cross-learning and project amplification. Engage government officials to promote impact and systemic change.

• Governance and Controls: Implement project governance structures to ensure effective execution, including managing advisory committees, incubation partners, and various task force groups.

• Monitoring and Reporting: Track project outputs and outcomes, manage budget expenditures, and oversee project evaluations and impact assessments. Prepare financial, statistical, and progress reports, and make recommendations to management

• Promotional Support: Contribute to enhancing the organization's image by supporting promotional and publicity activities related to the Trust's charitable works. Represent the organization at relevant ceremonies and stakeholder engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field.

• 12 years of relevant experience, including 5-8 years at a mid-senior level, ideally in social welfare, public administration, consulting, human resources, or the charity and grant-making sector.

• Proven track record in managing complex and/or large-scale projects.

• Knowledge of research, evaluation, and data analysis is a significant advantage.

• Demonstrated passion and insight into the evolving needs of the youth population.