Programs manager h/f

PLAY International est une association de solidarité internationale créée en 1999. L'association transmet et forme les éducateurs et professionnels de l'éducation à des contenus pédagogiques permettant la mise en place de programmes de sensibilisation et de prévention en utilisant le sport et le jeu comme leviers éducatifs. L'ONG travaille notamment sur des problématiques telles que l'accès et le maintien à l'école, l'égalité́ filles-garçons, la réconciliation des communautés, la prévention santé, l'éducation à l'environnement, le vivre-ensemble, le changement de regard sur le handicap PLAY International est membre du Groupe SOS, groupe associatif, leader de l'entrepreneuriat social en Europe. Il regroupe 650 associations, entreprises sociales et établissements, qui combattent, agissent et innovent au profit des personnes en situation de vulnérabilité, des générations futures et des territoires. Depuis sa création en 1984, lors des années sida, le Groupe SOS : combat toutes les exclusions ; agit pour l'accès de toutes et tous à l'essentiel ; et innove face aux enjeux sociaux, sociétaux et environnementaux. Non-lucratif, sans actionnaire, le Groupe SOS et ses 22.000 personnes employées agissent en France et dans plus de 40 pays, auprès de 2 millions de bénéficiaires.

Position Summary

1. Operational and budgetary coordination of projects
• Ensure the implementation of each project by drawing up an implementation plan for activities, an appropriate schedule, and a provisional budget.
• Ensure the coordination and overall monitoring of activities, as well as their projected and actual budgets.
• Conduct periodic budget reviews (monthly, semi-annually, and annually) and follow up with partners to ensure the timely submission of narrative and financial reports
• Update and monitor the budget matrices for each project in conjunction with the Country Representative and PLAY's finance department.
• Support the program assistant in prioritizing activities and missions

2. Project monitoring, evaluation, and capitalization
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate all projects implemented, ensuring effective and efficient budget management to ensure program accountability
• Proactively identify problems and report them in order to adjust implementation plans and schedules.
• Supervise the drafting of narrative and financial reports to donors in accordance with their requirements and PLAY International's internal process
• Support external evaluations or audits over time

3. Strategic programming for the Rwanda office, seeking and monitoring co-financing
• Monitor and identify funding or program opportunities in Rwanda and the East African Region
• Oversee the drafting of applications for (co-)funding or responses to calls for projects/expressions of interest
• Develop new programs in line with the priorities and strategic choices of the office and headquarters
• Support the definition of advocacy strategies in relation to each project

4. Cross-functional support to the Rwanda office
• Contribute to the positive image and credibility of the organization for its influence in Rwanda
• Participate in the drafting of external communication content and validate messages
• Represent the organization in national bodies (ministerial working groups, national platforms or coordination bodies) or local bodies (JAF General Assembly in the districts of intervention, etc.)
• Ensure constructive relationships with partners, government institutions, and public or private donors.

Profile Wanted

Experience, Training, and Knowledge
- Master's degree in international development/humanitarian action/or education
- Required expertise in development project management and cycle.
- At least 15 years of experience in project coordination or monitoring and evaluation in international NGOs.
- Proven knowledge of the education, gender, and/or sport and development sectors
- Proficiency in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability procedures and tools for development projects

Know-how
- Strong relationship management skills and ability to work effectively with local stakeholders.
- Representation skills.
- Strong writing skills, ability to synthesize information
- Organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and emergencies
- Ability to manage a heavy workload
- Proficiency in Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills
- Independent and proactive, results-oriented and team-oriented
- Attention to detail, precision, and ability to meet deadlines when performing assigned tasks
- Critical thinking and ability to solve problems creatively, with good judgment
- Good communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

Location: Kigali, Rwanda.