General Manager - Skills - NGO

Role Objectives:

Plan & execute the project strategy in keeping with the overall organization strategy

Responsibilities:

I. Planning & Strategic Management

- Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the program - Ensure that the program offered by the organization contribute to the organization's mission - Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the program to maintain or improve quality - Oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of the program

- Responsible for achieving the project implementation target

II. Budgeting

- Allocation of resources and ensuring that appropriate controls are maintained at all levels

- Preparing the annual budget on time and making sure that all other financial tasks are completed in an efficient and timely matter

III. Administration

- Identify funding opportunities & write grants & proposals for the same

- Write and produce informative briefings, research papers, reports, email updates and other materials on the project

- Partner with individuals & organizations in both public & private sector to plan, initiate & implement advocacy strategies

- Coordinate submission and negotiation of project proposals & applying for awards.

IV. Team Management

- Acquire, develop and mobilize people resources for sustainability of projects

- Set expectations and deliverables through KPIs for all resources reporting to this position in alignment with individual competencies and programme goals and objectives - Guide, direct and coach teams to achieve objectives

V. Stakeholder Management:

- Communicate externally for the project through both formal and informal presentations such as making speeches, attending conferences & other meetings as necessary

- Liaison with the external PR agencies and reporters to increase awareness and leverage on these contacts for the benefit of the Projects.

- Maintain and update database of NSDC, Ministry of Labour, Skill sector council, Education Ministry and related departments

- Building long term relationships with stake holders

Requirement:

- Post graduate and Management degree - Proven working experience in Development Sector (NGO) - Total experience of atleast 8 years with minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Competencies: - Creativity & Innovation - Results Driven - Learning Orientation - Quality Orientation - Planning & Prioritisation

Reporting To: VP - Skills