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At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.
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Role Summary
The Program Manager will carry out the following duties:
Results and risk management:
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Drive the implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Evaluation Plan for the program, and monitor and report on results achievement accordingly
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Ensure that impact measurements and results management feed into the wider TBI and USAID requirements, for programmatic coherence at all levels
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Planning: Based on inputs from country and regional advisors, prepare and manage a comprehensive set of monitoring tools for effective program implementation, including: Annual and quarterly work plans, aggregate project “dash board”, and inputs to wider TBI and USAID planning processes
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Risk management: Pro-actively monitor risks related to the programme implementation and to programme relevance by systematic risk assessment and periodic monitoring; manage mitigation mechanisms, in consultation with the PA team
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Monitoring against targets: Ensure regular program implementation monitoring, in close collaboration with country and regional advisors; facilitate planning and follow-up of corrective actions
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Reporting: Ensure regular reporting to USAID, including quarterly and annual program implementation reports, and ad-hoc reporting requests
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Evaluation: Support the management of evaluation processes, to ensure programmatic and strategic relevance; record and monitor follow-up actions
Management of the Power Africa programme agreement:
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In close collaboration with the Award Manager, monitor the overall implementation of the program as articulated in the Cooperative Agreement
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Compliance: In collaboration with the Award Manager, ensure that relevant rules and regulations governing TBI and USAID are applied, and pro-actively suggest solutions to challenges in this regard
Program coordination and implementation:
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Coordination with country and regional advisors and central coordination team members to manage operational aspects of program implementation, including procurement, recruitment, etc.
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Coordination with relevant internal departments and country teams around program management and program operations
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With the Chief of Party, coordination with the Power Africa Coordinator’s Office around monitoring, evaluation and learning
Human Resource Management
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Facilitate HR planning for the program, in coordination with the Finance & Operations Manager and under the leadership of the Chief of Party
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Coordinate with HR teams for to search and select talent for the program, under the overall leadership of the Chief of Party
Internal and external communication:
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Internal and external communication will be supported, mainly by providing overviews, briefs, and presentations on program implementation and related perspectives.
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Manage regular information flows with Power Africa on program management and administrative matters
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Lessons learnt will be articulated and success stories drafted, in close collaboration with the program team
Person Specification & Know How
The successful candidate for the role should be able to display the majority of the following:
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A minimum of 8 years of program management and implementation experience in an international fast-paced environment
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Prior experience working in energy and/or governance-related international development programs
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Experience working for donor-funded projects or programs, including USAID, European Union, DFID, IFC and/or other development partners
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Extensive experience in developing and running monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks for development projects, preferably in the field of energy and infrastructure
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Experience in coordinating across organizations and with donors around monitoring, evaluation and program management matters
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Ability to analyze data and present essential findings and recommendations, orally and in writing
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Excellent writing skills
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Initiative, creativity and ability to work collectively to identify and overcome challenges
Closing Date:
2024-09-20