Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 22 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Synopsis
• The Program Manager serves as the operational link between MCC Rwanda/Burundi and its various partners. This work requires extensive collaboration and communication with the Country Representative who manages a two-country programme and programme coordinators in both countries. S/he will be responsible for providing support on program methodologies, design, implementation, and evaluation of partner projects to ensure a high-quality standard. The holder will support capacity building and training needs for partners through accompaniment, as well as assess new partners appropriateness. S/he will collaboratively work other staff to effectively enhance MCC Rwanda/Burundi’s programmatic framework. MCC currently works with 9 partners across the two countries and manages one project funded by the World Food Programme.

Qualifications:
• 2-3 years of experience related to position and Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in community development, development studies, project management, social sciences, or related field.
• At least five years of experience in program coordination and management.
• High level of experience with Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting.
• Strong computer skills including mastery of Microsoft Excel.
• Good English and French speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Capacity to collaborate in a team setting.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• High level communication skills.
• High level skills in training facilitation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability as a team player.
• Ability and willingness to travel 30% of workdays and across the two countries.
• Ability to adhere to the MCC policies and (core) principles.
• All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Provide supervision to some staff members as assigned by the MCC Country Representative.
• Act as the program leadership point person in the absence of the MCC Rwanda/Burundi Country Representative.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of all MCC reports from all partners.
• Provide technical assistance to partner and MCC Program Staff on proposals and project design.
• Planning and conducting training for both partners and the programme staff on various themes.
• Ensure all partners’ yearly MOUs are updated and accurate.
• Support the programme coordinator in ensuring that MCC registration and all other government reporting requirements are met on time.
• Maintain meticulous records of all project-related documentation to enhance program learning.
• Maintain regular communication with the MCC Representative.
• Contribute to the development of the yearly program budget.
• Travel by road or by air, at least monthly between the program offices in Burundi and Rwanda for coordination and mentorship of the MCC staff members based there.
• Regularly attend a local church.
• Participate in MCC Rwanda and Burundi team life and responsibilities, such as team meetings and retreats.
• Model non-violent peacemaking in the workplace.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the MCC Country Representative.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
Would you like to join us?
• Interested candidates should submit their CVs and academic records with a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the position, highlighting the personal attributes which make them suited for this role.
• Applications should be submitted to scanrecruitment@mcc.org  by March 15th, 2024, indicating MCC Rwanda-Burundi Program manager in the subject of the email and fill this FORM.
• Please note that only applications submitted to this email address will be considered. Also note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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