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The Program Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing all core programs under the Lenivan Empowerment Foundation. The role involves coordinating projects, overseeing scholars and community-based beneficiaries, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring the effective execution of the Foundation's strategic goals. The Program Manager will ensure that all activities are executed with excellence, impact, and efficiency, while maintaining strong monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder communication

Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Management (50%)

Design, plan, and execute foundation programs and activities in line with strategic objectives.

Oversee timely implementation of scholarship, mentorship, and support programs across all locations.

Coordinate logistics for scholar activities, including summits, distributions, school visits, and training.

Supervise field officers and program assistants to ensure quality delivery and consistency at all sites.

Monitor program deliverables and milestones using clear workplans and reporting tools.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (20%)

Develop and maintain tracking systems to assess the progress and impact of each initiative.

Collect, verify, and analyze data from schools, scholars, and communities to inform decision-making.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports detailing outcomes, challenges, and recommendations.

Conduct field visits to validate data, observe activities, and engage with beneficiaries.

Maintain a program dashboard for real-time performance tracking.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement (15%)

Serve as the primary liaison between the foundation, partner schools, scholars, families, and local authorities.

Coordinate regular engagement forums with scholars, parents/guardians, and school administrators.

Build relationships with local leaders, CSOs, and relevant education offices to strengthen collaboration.

Respond to scholar and family inquiries with professionalism and care.

Represent the foundation in external meetings, forums, and education-related networks.

Administrative, Financial & Compliance Oversight (10%)

Support the budgeting process for all program activities and manage program expenditures in line with approved budgets.

Ensure accurate documentation of disbursements, attendance, and program logistics.

Maintain up-to-date program records including scholar databases, consent forms, and communication logs.

Liaise with the finance team to facilitate timely purchases and payments.

Ensure that all program activities adhere to internal policies and donor guidelines.

Organizational Development & Innovation (5%)

Contribute to strategic planning processes by sharing field insights, scholar feedback, and new opportunities.

Propose improvements to program models based on evaluation data and lessons learned.

Pilot new initiatives or partnerships that align with the foundation's mission and vision.

Document success stories, testimonials, and impact narratives for learning and fundraising purposes.

Participate in team learning, professional development, and internal capacity-building workshops.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, project management, development studies, or a related field.
• Additional training and certification in project management, nonprofit leadership, child protection or Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years' experience in program management, nonprofit work, community development, or education-related roles.
• Experience working directly with children, youth, or vulnerable groups is highly desirable

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Application Deadline: 22ND SEPTEMBER 2025.

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• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and remote work environment.

Senior Program Manager
Location:
Remote from EMEA

Contract Type:
Full-time vendor

Time Zone Alignment:
IST GMT+1

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Project Overview

You will lead complex, cross-functional programs focused on achieving key business outcomes within the Finance and Procurement domains. This role involves clarifying ambiguous business problems, defining program objectives, and leading the discovery, design, and implementation of solutions. You will be a central figure in influencing stakeholders, managing risks, and ensuring alignment across various business units. This is a critical role that requires a strategic mindset and the ability to evangelize programs at all levels, from technical teams to senior leadership, in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create Clarity and Solutions: Embrace and clarify murky business problems, leading discovery to define objectives and design programs to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Program Leadership: Lead complex cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams, managing them from conception to completion.
• Evangelize and Influence: Achieve program buy-in at all levels of the organization, including senior executives, by understanding business drivers, individual motivations, and the program's differing impacts across various business units.
• Measurement & Reporting: Define and regularly report on program metrics and measurement, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Change Management: Drive effective change management by performing stakeholder analysis, creating communication plans, and monitoring the sustainment of changes.
• Risk Management: Continuously monitor program exposure and ensure appropriate risk communication, escalation, and mitigation plans are in place.
• Optimize: Drive continuous improvement by challenging the status quo and proactively identifying gaps and opportunities.
• Develop Others: Contribute to the development of others and champion a culture of continuous feedback.

Must-Have Skills

• 8+ years leading large and complex programs and projects, with proven ability to direct workstream leads and remote cross-functional teams.
• 5+ years managing Finance or Procurement projects.
• Accounting or procurement experience.
• Experience with technology projects or familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Change Management expertise: stakeholder analysis, management planning, transparent communications, and monitoring/sustaining changes.
• Deep understanding of Program and Project Management best practices. PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience in Agile and remote teams.
• Fluent English for daily communication.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, Workday, Hyperion, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics D365, PeopleSoft).
• Experience with NetSuite.

Language

All interviews, documentation, and day-to-day collaboration will be conducted in
English
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• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Lead and support field-based program teams, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Evaluate program impact and identify lessons learned for future programming.
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