Program Manager
Banjul, Gambia
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Category Full Time; Location Banjul, Gambia; Reports to Country Director
This assignment is part of ABA ROLI’s Countering Trafficking in The Gambia Project to enhance collaboration between Government institutions and CSOs working against trafficking. The goal is to improve coordination through the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for the Protection and Assistance of Vulnerable Migrants, including Victims of Trafficking. By utilizing the NRM, the project aims to identify trafficking patterns, address the needs of trafficking survivors, and build confidence among state and civil society actors, ultimately leading to a steady decline in domestic and international trafficking cases. This project supports The Gambia in implementing the NRM at both state and community levels using a trauma-informed approach to investigate and prosecute TIP cases while providing comprehensive support services to trafficking survivors.
· Design, implement, and closely oversee program activities and performance in accordance with the workplan, in partnership with the program team, monitoring and evaluation team, as well as the financial and operations teams;
· Represent ABA ROLI and the project in multi-stakeholder and coordination meetings;
· Identify and synthesize good practices and lessons learned to identify and implement course corrections, improve program design and management, share best practices, and strengthen reporting;
· Support the collection, processing, and analysis of program data and draft quarterly narrative reports about the programs;
· Develop program outreach and communication materials, support the development of capacity sharing materials, stakeholder and donor presentations, etc.;
· Lead and ensure that activity logistics are implemented in accordance with program documents and ABA ROLI policies;
· Manage relationships with subgrantees and oversee performance to collect activity implementation data and reporting information (written reports and budgeting);
· Supervise procurement and event logistics in collaboration with the Regional Field Finance Manager to ensure adherence to ABA ROLI’s policies;
· Supervise Program Officer and local and international consultants;
· Responsible for maintenance of all hard and e-copies of program files;
· Any other duties as reasonably assigned.
· A minimum of seven years of demonstrated experience supporting programs and/or activities related to migrant workers rights, counter-trafficking, rule of law, human rights, democratic processes, or other related areas;
· A strong understanding of The Gambian governance landscape and good working relationships with government counterparts;
· Experience working in a team, designing, leading, and monitoring activities, trainings, events and logistics supporting program objectives;
· Experience developing work plans and monitoring and evaluation of program results;
· Experience in coordination and implementation of rule of law programs;
· Technical expertise in reconciliation, rights, and justice efforts;
Competencies
· Communications
· Working with people
· Drive for results Languages and Other Skills
· Strong knowledge of English, including the ability to present clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
· Capacity to communicate fluently with different stakeholders, in at least 1 local language and
· Computer skills: full command of Microsoft applications (word, excel, PowerPoint) and common internet applications will be required.
1. a motivational letter that highlights their relevant experience, and their motivation for applying for the position,
2. an up-to-date CV and
3. 2 referees
Only applications that are complete will be considered
- Organization Overview
This assignment is part of ABA ROLI’s Countering Trafficking in The Gambia Project to enhance collaboration between Government institutions and CSOs working against trafficking. The goal is to improve coordination through the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for the Protection and Assistance of Vulnerable Migrants, including Victims of Trafficking. By utilizing the NRM, the project aims to identify trafficking patterns, address the needs of trafficking survivors, and build confidence among state and civil society actors, ultimately leading to a steady decline in domestic and international trafficking cases. This project supports The Gambia in implementing the NRM at both state and community levels using a trauma-informed approach to investigate and prosecute TIP cases while providing comprehensive support services to trafficking survivors.
- Position Overview
- Responsibilities
· Design, implement, and closely oversee program activities and performance in accordance with the workplan, in partnership with the program team, monitoring and evaluation team, as well as the financial and operations teams;
· Represent ABA ROLI and the project in multi-stakeholder and coordination meetings;
· Identify and synthesize good practices and lessons learned to identify and implement course corrections, improve program design and management, share best practices, and strengthen reporting;
· Support the collection, processing, and analysis of program data and draft quarterly narrative reports about the programs;
· Develop program outreach and communication materials, support the development of capacity sharing materials, stakeholder and donor presentations, etc.;
· Lead and ensure that activity logistics are implemented in accordance with program documents and ABA ROLI policies;
· Manage relationships with subgrantees and oversee performance to collect activity implementation data and reporting information (written reports and budgeting);
· Supervise procurement and event logistics in collaboration with the Regional Field Finance Manager to ensure adherence to ABA ROLI’s policies;
· Supervise Program Officer and local and international consultants;
· Responsible for maintenance of all hard and e-copies of program files;
· Any other duties as reasonably assigned.
- Qualifications
· A minimum of seven years of demonstrated experience supporting programs and/or activities related to migrant workers rights, counter-trafficking, rule of law, human rights, democratic processes, or other related areas;
· A strong understanding of The Gambian governance landscape and good working relationships with government counterparts;
· Experience working in a team, designing, leading, and monitoring activities, trainings, events and logistics supporting program objectives;
· Experience developing work plans and monitoring and evaluation of program results;
· Experience in coordination and implementation of rule of law programs;
· Technical expertise in reconciliation, rights, and justice efforts;
Competencies
· Communications
· Working with people
· Drive for results Languages and Other Skills
· Strong knowledge of English, including the ability to present clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
· Capacity to communicate fluently with different stakeholders, in at least 1 local language and
· Computer skills: full command of Microsoft applications (word, excel, PowerPoint) and common internet applications will be required.
- HOW TO APPLY
1. a motivational letter that highlights their relevant experience, and their motivation for applying for the position,
2. an up-to-date CV and
3. 2 referees
Only applications that are complete will be considered
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