Program Manager Job in Rwanda

Exceptional professionals with 3-5 years of work experience to lead a growing program

Job Location: Ndera, Gasabo District

Duration: Long-term commitment, full-time job

Organization Description

Gardens for Health is an international NGO that works in partnership with health centers to integrate agriculture and health education into the prevention and treatment of malnutrition

Job Description

The Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of our health center program in multiple districts, overseeing the work of a diverse, cross-cultural team. 2014-2015 marks a critical period for the program as GHI plans to grow rapidly. The Program Manager will be responsible for devising operational systems and best practices to ensure that the program runs smoothly at current and future sites. S/he will also be responsible for managing the program team, including field staff and middle management.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager responsibilities include:

• Liaise with health center partners to coordinate activities
• Manage the program budget
• Manage the program team, including providing regular supervision and reviews to middle management
• Participate in training field staff and middle management
• Hold regular program meetings and gather feedback
• Participate in strategic planning

Desired Skills and Experience

·         Excellent English, French, Kinyarwanda

·         Master's degree preferred

·         Public health experience and degree preferred

·         Experience with program coordination and management

·         Experience working with an international organization

·         Experience with budget management

·         Advanced proficiency with Excel

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively

·         Organizational skills and attention to detail

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         "Umutima Mwiza"

·         Background experience in nutrition preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Modest salary to start with raises based on performance. Health Insurance.

Preferred Start Date: February 2014

To Apply

Email a cover letter, resume and the contact information for 2 references who can speak to your work experience to jobs@gardensforhealth.org (Subject line: Program Manager). The end date for receiving submissions will be 7 February 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.