Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Programme Manager (PM) Line Manager title: Country Director
Grade: JG6 Direct reports: Programme Officer
Department: Djibouti Country Programme Location: Djibouti City, Djibouti

Job summary
The jobholder deputises the Country Director and provides support in the management of the Djibouti Country Programme (DjCP). S/he is responsible for providing programmatic support in the planning, implementation and reporting of all programmes in the portfolio.

Roles and responsibilities
Strategy development and implementation
• Working in close collaboration with the Country Director, the PM will:
• Support the development, implementation and updating of DjCP strategy to ensure it is aligned with the TMEA Corporate Strategy II and Results Framework;
• Ensure high quality outcome level results are attained from priority projects as determined from time to time by the Country Programme and Senior Leadership Team;
• Support country programme resource mobilisation, including monitoring donor priorities, drafting concept notes and proposals. Support DjCP realise additional funds from existing and new donors;
• Ensure good practice Programme Cycle Management (PCM) is followed by the whole team in terms of project design, procurement & contract management, outcome/output-based planning, reporting and financial management, and results-oriented monitoring, learning and evaluation, and risk management;
• Ensure compliance with grant management procedures and guidelines including appraisal, selection, implementation, reporting and closure; and
• Explore new areas for support that are in line with the TMEA Strategic plan.

Strategic partnerships/relationships
• Support the Country Director in developing and maintaining strong working relationships with Djibouti partners, representatives of other regional economic groupings like IGAD and the AU with presence in Djibouti TMEA donors, government, private sector, civil society, research organisations and other development partners as well as other relevant projects and initiatives supported by TMEA. Support key stakeholders in critically examining capacity needs and develop proposals in line with TMEA strategic objectives.
• Identify forums where TMEA can make relevant contribution and raise our profile regional integration and trade. In the Country Director’s absence, represent TMEA at these forums and / or develop material that will be used for this engagement.
• Liaise with the Country Director and colleagues in the Programme Delivery and Technical Teams to analyse national strategies for regional integration and their implications, and advise accordingly.

Monitoring, evaluation, learning and dissemination
• Ensure good practice monitoring, learning and evaluation is used throughout the programme cycle from design and throughout implementation.
• Provide analytical reports on developments by MDAs in response to regional integration and their implications.
• Contribute to the development/revision of tools and procedures to document and share knowledge, incentivise staff/teams and enforce compliance and standards advice on appropriate response action.

• Participate in regular informal and formal reflection, knowledge sharing and learning events.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for knowledge sharing and learning.
• Oversee the preparation of regular project and financial progress reports and provision of regular ad hoc briefings and updates for the Country Director, Regional Director, Horn of Africa, Senior Leadership Team, and other TMEA oversight bodies.
• Actively contribute and participate in external mid-term reviews or impact evaluations as required.
• Support media and communications activities to ensure visibility of TMEA at the national level.

General
• Apply the highest standards of controls and risk management practices and behaviours and embed a positive risk and control culture.
• Demonstrate prudence, sound judgement and appropriate and timely escalations in management of all types of risk (including fraud risk) applicable to the role.
• Understand and comply with the relevant end-to-end processes including applicable risks and controls.
• Seek to identify, understand and escalate risk events/incidents/ issues on a timely basis focusing on fixing root-causes and taking ownership of identified mitigating actions.
• Complete all relevant mandatory trainings within the stipulated timelines.
• Promote and adhere to TMEA’s core values and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain zero tolerance to bribery, fraud and corruption, and ensure the immediate reporting of any corruption or suspect behaviour that threatens TMEA’s reputation.
• Adhere to the safeguarding policies and procedures and immediately report any safeguarding concerns.
• Any other related responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager from time to time.

Academic and professional qualifications
• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in either Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance or related field.
• Qualifications in project planning and management are an added advantage.

Work experience
• Undergraduate degree holders will have at least seven years of relevant working experience (at least five years of relevant working experience in programme management is required for postgraduate degree holders).
• Experience in managing complex and diverse projects, including conducting baseline assessments and evaluations and identifying impactful interventions in varied projects.

Technical skills and behavioural competencies
• Good understanding of the development sector in Djibouti and key national contexts as relating to regional trade and integration.
• Good understanding of national and regional socio-political and economic contexts.
• Strong programme management skills.
• Ability to mentor and build capacity of programme teams to ensure a broad understanding of key concepts within the organisation.
• A self-motivated individual who is able to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including written, analytical, presentation and reporting to effectively communicate and articulate key issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence, network and build sound, productive working relationships and networks.
• Strong strategic thinking, formulation and implementation skills including the ability to communicate strategy and impact concisely and simply.
• A self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

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